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WorksheetsUnit 1A Drama III
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This set rarely changes during the play; 3 different kinds – 1)single set for straight plays 2)consists of many openings 3)a modification called multiple sets; uses screens
a)
box
b)
unit
c)
permanent
d)
profile
2.
This is the most common type of set; has been replaced in recent years; consists of 2 or 3 walls built of flats and often covered by a ceiling
a)
box
b)
unit
c)
permanent
d)
profile
3.
This set is called cut-down or minimum set; can be constructed of screens; this forms entire perimeter of setting; uses prisms (periaktoi)
a)
box
b)
unit
c)
permanent
d)
profile
4.
This set is made up of several scenic units that can be moved about stage, turned, and interchanged to create several settings; practical for schools
a)
box
b)
unit
c)
permanent
d)
profile
5.
This set consists of frames and openings that can be left empty or filled by doors, draperies, backings; Like our One Act sets
a)
skeleton
b)
profile
c)
curtain
d)
periaktoi
6.
This set simply uses curtains as a backdrop for play; placing flats can turn a plain set into a more acceptable set; can never be convincing or realistic
a)
skeleton
b)
curtain
c)
periaktoi
d)
unit
7.
(theater in the round); audience completely surrounds stage
a)
thrust stage
b)
floating screen/multiple plane set
c)
arena stage
8.
low platform stage that projects into audience; audience surrounds stage; conventional scenery placed deep on stage to avoid blocking audience view
a)
thrust stage
b)
floating screen/multiple-plane set
c)
arena stage
9.
uses flat or narrow drops that are placed or hung a various depths parallel to front of stage to provide concealed entrances for actors and suggest a locale
a)
thrust stage
b)
floating screen/multiple plane set
c)
arena stage
10.
a type of low cut-out is used to break the line between the floor and the drop; used to give the illusion of distance
a)
ground row
b)
cut-outs
c)
plastics
d)
prisms
11.
3 dimensional structures
a)
plastics
b)
cut-outs
c)
ground row
12.
2 dimensional structures
a)
plastics
b)
cut-outs
c)
ground row
13.
More efforts made to suit the scenery to individual play; certain scenes stayed the same; by middle of century designers were seeking greater accuracy in historical and real representation; beginnings of realism took root here (gradual shrinking of apron)
a)
Renaissance
b)
Restoration
c)
19th Century
d)
20th Century
14.
Most of acting took place on raked aprons with little action in scenery behind the proscenium; proscenium was very thick wall with one or two doors in each side wall to enable actor to enter the apron rather than back
a)
Renaissance
b)
Restoration
c)
19th Century
d)
20th Century
15.
Cry for realism was answered; sets were so accurate their style called naturalism; sometimes distracted from play because they were too realistic; Belasco was famous US set designer
a)
Renaissance
b)
Restoration
c)
19th Century
d)
20th Century
16.
Stage design we know today came into being in Italy; large entrance of Teatro Olimpico was forerunner of proscenium arch; shutters used
a)
Renaissance
b)
Restoration
c)
19th Century
d)
20th Century
17.
This has become an integral part of contemporary play writing and production
a)
lines and dialogue
b)
scenery and lighting
c)
elaborate costumes
d)
diction and dialogue
18.
the scenery for an act or scene
a)
screens
b)
set
c)
prisms
d)
shutters
19.
movable flats on tracks used for quick scene changes
a)
screens
b)
prisms
c)
shutters
d)
set
20.
sets made up of isosceles or equilateral triangles; used for quick set changes
a)
set
b)
shutters
c)
prisms
d)
screens
21.
two-fold and three-fold flats used to form walls against a drapery background OR to cover openings for quick set change
a)
screens
b)
shutters
c)
prisms
d)
set
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