Slapstick Comedy Quiz

What is slapstick comedy primarily based on?

• Verbal jokes

• Physical humor

• Musical performances

• Dramatic storytelling

What does slapstick comedy often involve?

• Subtle dialogue

• Exaggerated physical activity

• Complex narratives

• Emotional monologues

What is the origin of the term "slapstick"?

• A type of dance

• A type of music

• The idea of being hit with something

• A type of painting

What do most slapstick comedies rely on?

• Sight gags

• Verbal wit

• Musical scores

• Dramatic tension

What do characters in slapstick comedy often perform?

• Emotional speeches

• Dangerous stunts

• Musical numbers

• Dramatic soliloquies

What is slapstick comedy not intended to be?

• Funny

• Mean-spirited or cruel

• Entertaining

• Educational

What does slapstick comedy provide a framework for?

• Character development

• Comedic set pieces

• Musical compositions

• Dramatic monologues

What is the main focus of a slapstick routine?

• The dialogue

• The chase

• The music

• The costumes

What does "Film Noir" literally translate to?

• Dark Cinema

• Black Cinema

• Shadow Cinema

• Night Cinema

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What is the tendency to see the worst aspect of things called in Film Noir?

• Optimism

• Realism

• Pessimism

• Idealism