Philippine Drama Quiz

Who is known as the 'Father of English Literature'?

• Virgil

• Homer

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

What is the primary theme of the 'Senakulo'?

• A tragic love story

• The search for a place to stay

• The life and suffering of Jesus

• A comedic portrayal of daily life

Which of the following is a type of play that involves humor and funny situations?

• Senakulo

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

Who is referred to as the 'Mother of Philippine Theater'?

• Naty Crame-Rogers

• Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana

• Cecile Guidote-Alvarez

• Honorata Dela Rama

What is the main focus of 'Dulang Sadisyoso'?

• Political themes

• Romantic relationships

• Historical events

• Comedic situations

Which play is considered the first sarsuwela staged in the Philippines?

• Haring Felipe VI

• Jugar con Fuego

• Anak Dalita

• Dalagang Bukid

What is the term for the traditional Filipino form of poetic debate?

• Sarsuwela

• Dulang Proletaryo

• Bodabil

• Balagtasan

Who is known as the 'Father of Filipino Drama'?

• Francisco Rodrigo

• Severino Reyes

• Hermogenes Ilagan

• Aurelio Tolentino

What is the primary purpose of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA)?

• To support visual arts

• To create films

• To develop theater arts education

• To promote traditional Filipino music

Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Melodrama'?

• Complex and sad stories

• Focus on political issues

• Light-hearted and humorous

• Based on folklore