Mr. Massey's Diagnostic Quiz

What is the primary purpose of theatre?

• To entertain an audience

• To educate through storytelling

• To explore human emotions and experiences

• All of the above

What is the term for the part of the stage closest to the audience?

• Upstage

• Downstage

• Center stage

• Stage right

Which of the following is an example of a theatrical genre?

• Tragedy

• Improvisation

• Soliloquy

• Blocking

In theatre, what is "blocking"?

• Memorizing lines

• Designing the set

• Planning the actors' movements on stage

• Creating costumes

What is a monologue?

• A conversation between two characters

• A solo speech performed by a single character

• A musical number in a play

• A script for a group scene

Which of the following is NOT a design element in theatre?

• Lighting

• Sound

• Costume

• Dialogue

What is "improvisation" in theatre?

• Acting without a script

• Memorizing a script quickly

• Creating a set on the spot

• Directing actors spontaneously

What does "ensemble" refer to in theatre?

• A solo performance

• A group of performers working together

• The lead actor in a play

• A musical instrument

What is the purpose of a "cue" in theatre?

• To signal the audience to clap

• To prompt an actor or technician to take action

• To change the set during a scene

• To introduce a new character

What does the "fourth wall" mean in theatre?

• A set wall that separates the backstage from the audience

• An imaginary barrier between the actors and the audience

• A stage direction for moving upstage

• A lighting effect used in dramatic scenes