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Improv Theater Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A common exercise to train actors in advancing a scene is called:

a)

"No, but..."

b)

"I agree, because..."

c)

"Yes, and..."

d)

"One more time!"

2.

You should always try to be funny in improv.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

A vague opening to your improv scene is good, because it lets the audience use their imagination.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which of the following in NOT a common use for improv?

a)

Character building activities

b)

Audience entertainment

c)

Fixing an unexpected situation on stage

d)

Developing line memorization techniques

5.

Improv comedy is always...

a)

unscripted

b)

scripted

c)

plotted out before hand

d)

pre-recorded

6.

The most important rule of improv is...

a)

Give and take

b)

yes, AND

c)

be physical

d)

have fun!

7.

A scene partner says "I'm getting cold- let me borrow your coat" This is an example of...

a)

plateau

b)

hedging

c)

endowing

d)

subtlety

8.

Questions are encouraged in an improv scene.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

It is important for an improv scene to be placed in the....

a)

future

b)

past

c)

present

d)

all of these

10.

When your improv scene partner is struggling to come up with something it is important to help them by...

a)

giving

b)

taking

c)

listening

d)

moving

11.

When someone gives you a trait in an improv scene it is important to...

a)

question

b)

deny

c)

lead

d)

accept

12.

What do you need to establish in an improv scene?

a)

who/what/when

b)

when/how/why

c)

names/dates/car

d)

questions

13.

The person in a scene that has more power is said to have more…

a)

character

b)

status

c)

levels

d)

room

14.

Thomas and Cynthia are performing a scene. Tiffany tries to establish a location but Thomas just starts twerking. What she did to the scene would be considered..

a)

exciting

b)

good improv choice

c)

upstaging

d)

art

15.

Sarah and Adrianna are performing a scene together. Sarah says “WOW look at those odd looking purple and gold birds in the park.

Adrianna- Well there can’t be birds there because we’re on mars.

What is the problem with Adrianna’s response?

a)

she wasn't creative enough

b)

she didn't add anything to the scene

c)

she negated

d)

there was nothing wrong with the response

16.

Thomas: Girl let’s go on a roller coaster!

Dillon: Ok! But you have to make sure it doesn’t mess up my hair.

Was Dillon’s response good?

a)

Yes, she added something

b)

yes, she made a good physical choice

c)

no, she negated

d)

no, she didn't add anything

17.

Gabby: I am so sad that my boyfriend broke up with me .

Kiara: Why did he leave you?

What is wrong with Kiara’s response?

a)

she negated

b)

there is nothing wrong with this response

c)

she asked a question

d)

she didn't acknowledge what Gabby said

18.

The process of moving the scene forwards.

a)

denying

b)

objective

c)

advancing

d)

endowing

19.

Rejecting your scene partner’s reality

a)

denying

b)

objective

c)

advancing

d)

endowing

20.

Assigning attributes to another performer's character.

a)

denying

b)

objective

c)

advancing

d)

endowing

21.

The thing that a character in a scene is trying to achieve.

a)

denying

b)

objective

c)

advancing

d)

endowing

22.

Any dialog or action which advances the scene. Offers should be accepted.

a)

physicalization

b)

stage picture

c)

offer

d)

status

e)

plateau

23.

A character's sense of self-worth.

a)

physicalization

b)

stage picture

c)

offer

d)

status

e)

plateau

24.

Turning intent into action and movement.

a)

physicalization

b)

stage picture

c)

offer

d)

status

e)

plateau

25.

A period during which a scene is not advancing

a)

physicalization

b)

stage picture

c)

offer

d)

status

e)

plateau

26.

Can the audience see everyone in the scene? Are there levels? Are actors balanced on stage?

a)

physicalization

b)

stage picture

c)

offer

d)

status

e)

plateau

27.

“The scene was bad” is good feedback.

a)

True

b)

False

28.

“Ella and Sydney are ex lovers that got into a fight and then found out they both are pregnant by the same guy and he realized that he wants to date someone else...” is a good suggestion for an improv scene.

a)

True

b)

False

29.

Sarah and Sesen are in an improv scene and talk about the scene setup before it starts- this is frowned upon.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Normal theatre rules do not apply to improv.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

A good practice for improv is to go home and write your jokes ahead of time.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Positioning your body so that it is open to the audience is called….?

a)

nose to the booth

b)

opening up

c)

endowing

d)

cheating out

33.

Making sure you're supporting your voice from the diaphragm is called?

a)

enunciating

b)

projecting

c)

dissecting

d)

vocalizing

34.

When you are delivering lines it is important to plant and not _______________ you weight.

a)

stabilize

b)

balancing

c)

center

d)

shift

35.

When someone outside of the focus of the scene draws attention away from the scene it is called….

a)

upstaging

b)

clowning

c)

down staging

d)

acting out

36.

When someone laughs or does something out of character in a scene it is called…

a)

barking

b)

jeering

c)

breaking

d)

basting

37.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Yes, But...."

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Have fun!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

39.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Ask as many questions as possible."

a)

Yes

b)

No

40.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Be specific and provide colorful details."

a)

Yes

b)

No

41.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Establish in the first few beats."

a)

Yes

b)

No

42.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Play in the present and in the moment. "

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Accept boldy and give graciously."

a)

Yes

b)

No

44.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "You are in competition with your scene partner."

a)

Yes

b)

No

45.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Denial is a great way to advance a scene."

a)

Yes

b)

No

46.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Try really hard to be funny and clever."

a)

Yes

b)

No

47.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Don’t be afraid to make mistakes."

a)

Yes

b)

No

48.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Spend more time thinking about what you will say next instead of listening."

a)

Yes

b)

No

49.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "The more improv you do the better you get!"

a)

Yes

b)

No

50.

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Plan scenes in advance."

a)

Yes

b)

No