Theater Knowledge Quiz

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• When one character talks by themselves to share their thoughts

• Special notes in the script for actors

• The main character in a play

What do stage directions provide?

• Dialogue for the characters

• Special notes in the script that tell actors where to go or how to act

• The main theme of the play

• The costumes for the characters

Who is the protagonist in a play?

• The main character, usually the hero

• The character causing problems

• The narrator of the story

• The director of the play

What is blocking in theater?

• Writing the script

• How actors move around the stage during a scene

• Designing the costumes

• Creating the music for the play

What is improvisation in drama?

• Reading from a script

• Making up what to say and do without a script

• Designing the set

• Directing the play

What is a cue in theater?

• A signal that tells an actor it’s their turn to speak, move, or act

• The main theme of the play

• The costume design

• The lighting setup

What does the term "set" refer to in theater?

• The script of the play

• The furniture, props, and decorations on stage

• The actors' costumes

• The lighting design

What is the "fourth wall" in theater?

• The main character's dialogue

• The invisible wall between the actors and the audience

• The script's title

• The director's notes

What is the role of an antagonist in a play?

• The main character

• The character or thing that causes problems for the main character

• The narrator

• The director

What is dialogue in a play?

• The main theme

• The words characters say to each other

• The stage directions

• The lighting design