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Test 2 Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does a set design contribute to the story being told?

a)

Creates the fun

b)

Gives a visual experience

c)

Creates the physical atmosphere and life of the play

d)

Creates the physical atmosphere and the mood of the play

2.

Which correctly labels a duty of a set designer

a)

Collaborate with Directors for vision of the play

b)

Buys stuff

c)

Builds whatever they want

d)

Creates set pieces from scratch

3.

Whose opinion does the set designer need to create the design of play?

a)

Actors

b)

Producer

c)

House manager

d)

Director

4.
What is the definition of a theatre set?
a)
An arrangement of scenery units that suggests a single location
b)
A pair of Items than tell a story
c)
The lighting for a specific act of a play
d)
A small or large hand prop that helps distinguish an actor / actress
5.
What mood is the lighting designer trying to create in this scene?
a)
Romantic
b)
Happy
c)
Earthy
d)
Scary
6.
What time of day does the lighting design show this scene is taking place?
a)
Dusk
b)
Noon
c)
Midnight
d)
Retro
7.

A group that provides backup vocals for principal performers.

a)

ensemble

b)

singers

c)

choir

d)

chorus

8.

What is the meaning of “climax”?

a)

The moment of highest tension in a play

b)

The moment of lowest tension in a play

c)

The moment of the beginning the problems in a play

9.

What is the meaning of “cast”?

a)

The group of actors who play all the characters in a show

b)

The group of musicians who play their instruments in a show

c)

The social class of the director of a show

10.

A person, creature, or entity in a story or play with specific and distinguishing attributes is a…

a)

Character

b)

Actor

c)

Director

11.

What is the meaning of the “costume”?

a)

The clothing worn by characters on stage

b)

The traditional clothing worn by the orchestra

c)

The audience who buy the tickets to watch the show

12.

A play using musical accompaniment and sung music to tell its story is a…

a)

Musical

b)

Film

c)

Ballet

13.

The person who writes the plays is the…

a)

Playwright

b)

Director

c)

Conductor

14.

The events of a play, from its beginning to end is the…

a)

Plot

b)

Argumentation

c)

Climax

15.

The primary character in a play, often considered the "good guy" is the …

a)

Protagonist

b)

Antagonist

c)

Playwright

16.
This character is central to the story. The plot revolves around him or her. 
a)
Dynamic character
b)
Static character
c)
Protagonist
d)
Antagonist
17.
This figure usually creates a conflict for the main character.
a)
Protagonist
b)
Antagonist 
c)
Dynamic character
d)
Static character
18.

minor characters play a small part in the story

a)

true

b)

false

19.
The main character in a story is also called--
a)
the protagonist
b)
a dynamic character
c)
a static character
d)
the antagonist
20.

What type of character is this? Pennywise the evil clown!

a)

Protagonist

b)

Minor

c)

Antagonist

d)

Dynamic

21.
Who is the protagonist?
a)
Jasmine 
b)
Genie
c)
The carpet
d)
Aladdin
22.

Which things are true about MAJOR CHARACTERS

a)

They have a large impact on the story

b)

They have a small part in the story

c)

They get mentioned once or twice

d)

They appear often in the story

23.

What statements are true about MINOR CHARACTERS?

a)

They appear often in the story

b)

They don't appear often in the story

c)

They don't play as important a part as other characters

d)

They appear often in the story

24.

Which one is not a characteristic of a protagonist?

a)

makes mistakes

b)

learns a lesson

c)

works for the greater good

d)

is always perfect

25.

Which of these can be an antagonist

a)

A person

b)

nature

c)

a group of people

d)

All of the above

26.

Who makes up all the dances/movements in a musical?

a)

Director

b)

Composer

c)

Choreographer

d)

Cast

27.

All the singers and actors are referred to as the....

a)

Cast

b)

Crew

c)

Chorus

d)

Director

28.

The large group that comes out and sings is known as the...

a)

Soprano

b)

Overture

c)

Chorus

d)

Bass

29.
What is the definition of plot?
a)
The lesson in the story
b)
The sequence of events in the story
c)
The turning point of the story
d)
The conflict in the story
30.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
exposition
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
31.
The story's time and place is called the....
a)
tone
b)
plot
c)
setting
d)
voice
32.
What is the conflict of a story?
a)
the problem faced by the main character
b)
a bad hair day
c)
the ending of the story
d)
a boxing match
33.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
rising action
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
34.
Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?
a)
climax
b)
exposition
c)
falling action
d)
resolution
35.

The introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

36.

Not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave the reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Climax

d)

Resolution

37.

All of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

38.

“Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Daddy Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods."


This is an example of . . .

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

39.

Soon after this the three bears returned. Father bear looked down on his bowl. “Someone's been eating my porridge,” he growled. Mother bear looked down on her bowl. “And someone's been eating my porridge too,” she said. And then baby bear cried, “And someone's been eating my porridge and at it's all gone!”


This is an example of . . .

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Conflict

d)

Resolution

40.

Goldilocks opened her eyes and screamed with terror at the sight of the three angry bears. She jumped out of bed then jumped out of the window and ran all the way home.


Goldilocks never sneaked into someone else's house ever again.


This is an example of . . .

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution.

41.

The first rule to creating a set design is to create a visual setting that is reflective of the tone and the time period of the scene.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Since this stage type can be utilized for other events, such as award ceremonies, musical concerts, and public orations, this type of stage is the most popular type of stage in schools, churches, and community centers.

a)

Thrust

b)

Arena

c)

Proscenium

d)

Black box

43.

The audience members' experience begins as they enter the theatre building and can be influenced by...

a)

The size of the entranceway

b)

The size of the doors

c)

The color of the carpets

d)

All of the above

44.

Downstage left, downstage right, or upstage center are stage positions where ____________ characters should make their entrance in order to make the most significant impact on the audience.

a)

Main/Major

b)

Minor

45.

Brightly-colored lighting schemes in yellows, oranges, and reds can create a warm and happy feel to a set. Cool hues of blues, purples, and grays can create a feel of sadness or tragedy.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

These roles represent the character or group of characters whose job it is to provide background information regarding the plot or other characters.

a)

Reflector

b)

Romantic

c)

Protagonist

d)

Narrator

47.

This is the love interest of the protagonist.

a)

Romantic

b)

Reflector

c)

Antagonist

d)

Protagonist

48.

This is the best friend, ally, or confidante of the protagonist.

a)

Romantic

b)

Reflector

c)

Antagonist

d)

Narrator

49.

When a performer plays more than one character in the play, this is called _________________.

a)

Double casting

b)

Multiple casting

c)

Additional casting

d)

Numerous casting

50.

Cast lists are written in order from least to most importance.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Important information to include in a character description include...

a)

Age

b)

Gender

c)

Outstanding physical qualities

d)

All of the above

52.

Complete musical document including all instrumental and vocal parts.

a)

Song

b)

Script

c)

Musical Score

d)

Choreography

53.

The members of the chorus do not have individual speaking parts and always perform as a group.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Musical scores and music that reflect the main message of a whole work.

a)

Sheet music

b)

Theme tunes

c)

Rhythm

d)

Main idea

55.

A romantic character can function as a reflector, but a reflector can never become a romantic character.

a)

True

b)

False