L WBO Puppetry quiz

What is a puppet?

• A type of costume
• A figure controlled by a puppeteer
• A musical instrument
• A kind of toy

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What do puppeteers use to make puppets move?

• Only their hands
• Hands, strings, rods, or wires
• Music and dance
• Puppet engines

Where have archaeologists found early puppets?

• United States and Canada
• Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome
• South America and Africa
• Australia and China

What was one of the earliest uses of puppets?

• Entertainment for kings
• Religious ceremonies
• Teaching mathematics
• Advertising

Why did priests secretly move the eyes or arms of religious statues?

• To entertain children
• To make people believe in divine power
• To scare people
• To perform magic tricks

What is a common use of puppets today?

• Only for traditional performances
• Teaching and entertainment
• Replacing human actors
• Building decorations

Which type of puppet fits over the puppeteer’s hand?

• Marionette
• Rod puppet
• Hand puppet
• Shadow puppet

What is a finger puppet?

• A small puppet that fits on one or two fingers
• A puppet controlled by a string
• A puppet used in theaters
• A robot-controlled puppet

What is a marionette controlled by?

• Rods and wires
• Hands and gloves
• Strings attached to a wooden bar
• Levers and gears

Where did marionettes first become popular?

• Africa
• Europe during the Middle Ages
• China
• South America