Introduction to Tableau - Multiple Choice Quiz

What does the French word "tableau" mean?

• Story

• Frozen Picture

• Action Scene

• Living Stage

What is the meaning of "tableau vivant"?

• Moving picture

• Living action

• Dramatic play

• Silent movie

In which ancient civilization was tableau first used as a theatre technique?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient China

Why did the Greeks use tableau in their plays?

• To make their performances longer

• To represent scenes of violence without acting them out

• To create comedy moments

• To replace actors with statues

How was tableau used in medieval times?

• In gladiator battles

• In Catholic masses and religious plays

• In royal court performances only

• In carnival celebrations

How was tableau used in Victorian England?

• As a parlor game to recreate famous paintings

• As a form of punishment for bad actors

In the TV show Modern Family, what famous painting was recreated using tableau?

• The Last Supper

• Starry Night

• Freedom From Want

• The Mona Lisa

Which modern-day media format is NOT similar to tableau?

• Photo sharing

• Storyboarding

• Animated movies

• Graphic novels

How are tableaux similar to social media photo sharing?

• They both involve moving images

• They both capture and share a moment in time

• They both require an internet connection

• They both are used only for entertainment

How do tableaux relate to comic books and graphic novels?

• Both use still images to tell a story

• Both require a script to be performed

• Both include detailed dialogue in speech bubbles

• Both are only used in theaters