MAPEH 8 – Quarter 2 Reviewer Quiz

Which statement best explains why makeup is important in Japanese Kabuki theater?

• It hides the actor's real identity completely.

• It helps express the personality and role of the character.

• It is used only to make the actors look beautiful.

• It prevents the actors from sweating on stage.

Which of the following best explains the purpose of Kumadori makeup in Kabuki theater?

• To make the actors look more attractive on stage.

• To symbolize the character's role, emotion, and personality.

• To show the actor's age and social class.

• To highlight the dancer's movement only.

Why are bright colors like red and blue commonly used in Kabuki make-up?

• They indicate the season of the play.

• They reflect the actors’ natural appearance.

• They represent the moral qualities and emotions of characters.

• They are easier to see under stage lights.

In Chinese Shadow Puppetry, how do the puppets create an artistic performance?

• By being painted directly on stage walls.

• By being carved in stone and displayed.

• By forming shadows on a screen using light.

• By wearing masks while dancing.

How do artists create characters in Chinese Shadow Puppetry?

• By using hand gestures on a white screen.

• By carving and coloring flat figures made of leather.

• By using wooden masks worn by dancers.

• By projecting modern cartoons with light.

What makes Chinese shadow puppets distinct from other folk performing arts?

• They use live animals to act as characters.

• They use flat, colored figures made of leather to create shadows.

• They use masks and costumes for the puppets.

• They use electronic devices to move the puppets.

Why is light an important element in Chinese shadow puppet performances?

• It helps actors remember their lines.

• It allows the audience to see the colorful puppet figures clearly.

• It symbolizes the sun and moon in the story.

• It keeps the puppets from breaking easily.

Why are masks significant in the Thai Khon Dance Drama?

• They protect the actors from strong stage lights.

• They make the actors look like ordinary people.

• They represent gods, demons, and heroes from the Ramakien.

• They are worn to cover mistakes in acting.

Why are gestures and postures important in Khon performances?

• They help dancers express the story without speaking.

• They allow dancers to perform acrobatics.

• They serve only to fill the music with motion.

• They are used to distract the audience.

What makes Mongolian Khöömei different from other singing styles?

• Singers play drums while chanting stories.

• Singers produce two or more sounds at the same time.

• Singers wear colorful masks during the performance.

• Singers only whisper to create soft tones.