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The Stage and the School CH 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The last step in the motivated sequence in which you react vocally or physically is called (a)   .

2.

The naturalness needed to keep a production fresh

a)

Spontaneity

b)

External Stimuli

c)

"What is happening now?"

d)

"Illusion of the first time"

3.

Placement of different characters in a certain situation, focusing on their various reactions is called (a)   .

4.

The natural way a person responds to a stimulus is called the (a)   .

5.

External Stimuli

a)

Things that are heard, seen tasted, felt, or smelled

b)

The first step in the motivated sequence

c)

Thoughts and emotions

d)

All of these

6.

What do we call the impression given by a performance that has spontaneity and freshness?

(a)  

7.

An impromptu portrayal of a character or scene is called (a)   .

8.

The primary means of conveying character is through ---

a)

Voice

b)

Body Language

c)

Movement

d)

All of these

e)

None of these

9.

Stimulus

a)

Things that are heard, seen tasted, felt, or smelled

b)

The first step in the motivated sequence

c)

Thoughts and emotions

d)

All of these

10.

A key to successful improvisation, concentrating on the immediate situation.

a)

Spontaneity

b)

External Stimuli

c)

"What is happening now?"

d)

"do nothing" Effectively

11.

Character-centered action is ---

a)

A focus on the reactions of a character or group of characters placed in various situations.

b)

Putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character.

c)

The problems, challenges, and circumstances a character must face

d)

All of these

e)

None of these

12.

Characterization is ---

a)

A focus on the reactions of a character or group of characters placed in various situations.

b)

Putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character.

c)

The problems, challenges, and circumstances a character must face

d)

All of these

e)

None of these

13.

Scene-stealing is a valued technique in improvisation.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Motivation is ---

a)

The problems, challenges, and circumstances a character must face

b)

Putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character.

c)

The causes and reasons for a character's behavior

d)

All of these

15.

Situation is ---

a)

The problems, challenges, and circumstances a character must face

b)

Things that are heard, seen tasted, felt, or smelled

c)

The causes and reasons for a character's behavior

d)

All of these

e)

None of these

16.

What do we call television programs that are situation centered.

(a)  

17.

Internal Stimuli

a)

Things that are heard, seen tasted, felt, or smelled

b)

The first step in the motivated sequence

c)

Thoughts and emotions

d)

All of these

18.

Improvisation that allows for depth in the development of a single character is called (a)   .

19.

Can be answered with a YES or NO, thus hindering improvisational dialogue

(a)  

20.

What does it mean to "do nothing" Effectively?

(a)