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Intermediate Theatre semester review

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Name this stage.
a)
Arena/In the Round
b)
Proscenium
c)
Thrust
d)
Circus
2.
Name this stage.
a)
Arena/In the Round
b)
Proscenium
c)
Thrust
d)
Circus
3.
Name this stage.
a)
Arena/In the Round
b)
Proscenium
c)
Thrust
d)
Circus
4.

The planning and working out of the movements of actors on stage

a)

gestures

b)

blocking

c)

memorize

d)

rehearsal

5.

How you move your hands, arms and fingers

a)

gestures

b)

upstage

c)

research

d)

script

6.

Articulation

a)

the speed at which someone speaks

b)

freedom from all body tensions

c)

the formation and shaping of sounds into syllables

d)

how we sit and stand

7.

Articulators

a)

the musical tone of a voice

b)

the parts of the body that create consonant sounds (jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, soft palate)

c)

a pronunciation of words from different languages mixed to form a distinctive language for a group of people

d)

how we sit and stand

8.

Breath control

a)

the amount of force used when inhaling and exhaling

b)

the placement and delivery of voice elements used effectively to communicate with an audience

c)

the formation and molding of sounds into syllables

d)

the muscle located between the abdomen and the rib cage

9.

Diaphragm

a)

the formation and molding of sounds into syllables

b)

the muscle located between the abdomen and the thoracic cage

c)

The way people speak and how words are pronounced in different parts of the world

d)

the effective control of all elements of the voice and body movements

10.

Inflection

a)

the area of the throat that contains the vocal cords

b)

the speed at which someone speaks

c)

The way people speak and how words are pronounced in different parts of the world

d)

the variety of pitch and rhythm in your voice. Adding color and meaning to your words.

11.

Posture

a)

the voice element that makes a person sound different from everyone else

b)

how we sit and stand

c)

how soft or loud a person speaks

d)

the placement and delivery of voice elements used effectively in communication with an audience

12.

Rate

a)

the speed at which someone speaks

b)

the body parts that create vowel sounds (throat, nose, mouth, sinuses)

c)

the rise and fall of pitch; inflection adds meaning, color, and rhythm to spoken words

d)

The way people speak and how words are pronounced in different parts of the world

13.

Volume

a)

the parts of the body that create consonant sounds (jaw, lips, tongue, teeth, soft palate)

b)

how we sit and stand

c)

how soft or loud a person speaks

d)

the formation and shaping of sounds into syllables

14.
What area is show in red?
a)
Orchestra
b)
Parados
c)
Skene
d)
Theatron
15.
What part of the Greek theatre is the blank box on?
a)
Skene
b)
Theatron
c)
Parados
d)
Orchestra
16.
Who was the Greek god of theater?
a)
Dionysus
b)
Thespis
c)
Zeus
d)
Sophocles
17.
Who was the first actor?
a)
Dionysus
b)
Thespis
c)
Satyr
d)
Dithyramb
18.

Where was Greek Theatre traditionally performed?

a)

On a proscenium stage.

b)

In a field, beside a tractor.

c)

In an amphitheatre.

d)

In a pool.

19.
What was Deus ex Machina?
a)
God out of the machine- when the hero was in danger, a god would be lowered in a crane to solve the problem.
b)
A stage device involving a trap door for appearing and disappearing
c)
An Athenian acting troupe
d)
Latin words that have nothing to do with the Greeks
20.

What do we call actors (based on a Greek name)?

a)

Thespians

b)

Entertainers

c)

Performers

d)

Creators

21.

Building used for storage

Provided backdrops and dressing rooms

a)

Skene

b)

Proskenium

c)

Parakskenia

d)

Parodos

e)

Orchestra

22.

primary chorus performance space

a)

Skene

b)

Proskenium

c)

Parakskenia

d)

Parodos

e)

Orchestra

23.

How do actors show that they are playing multiple characters?

a)

Stand at different levels

b)

Face different directions

c)

Change their mask

d)

Announce their new character name before speaking

24.

Who are the Innamorati?

a)

The Crowd

b)

The opposition

c)

The pair of Lovers

d)

The helper

25.

Which servant character does not wear a mask?

a)

Zanni

b)

Harlequino

c)

Columbina

d)

Brighella

26.

A stock character is a generalized type of person with distinct characteristics.

a)

True

b)

False

27.

Capitano tries to pick fights with others but what happens when someone wanted to fight back?

a)

He would run away like a coward

b)

He fought them to the death

c)

He would have a dance battle with them

d)

They would see who could throw a ball the farthest

28.
A character that follows a stereotype so that they are easily recognisable to the audience is called a...
a)
Troupe
b)
Lazzi
c)
Stock Character
d)
Canavaccia
29.

How fast or slow a person speaks

a)

Expression

b)

Volume

c)

Pitch

d)

Rate

30.

how clearly a person speaks

a)

breath control

b)

articulation

c)

projection

d)

monotone

31.

How high or low a person speaks

a)

volume

b)

pitch

c)

expression

d)

monotone

32.

the ability to throw your voice to the back of the audience

a)

Projection

b)

articulation

c)

inflection

d)

flexibility

33.

This adds meaning, color, and rhythm to your voice when you are speaking.

a)

resonators

b)

volume

c)

Inflection

d)

vocal chords

34.

The amount of force you use when inhaling or exhaling

a)

flexibility

b)

breath control

c)

rate

d)

diaphragm

35.

a muscle located beneath the rib cage and abdomen that helps supply air

a)

projection

b)

diaphragm

c)

resonator

d)

vocal chords

36.

What is the main responsibility of a director in a theatre production?

a)

To oversee and coordinate all aspects of the production

b)

To sell tickets and promote the show

c)

To design costumes and sets

d)

To perform on stage

37.

Which job involves creating the overall visual concept for a theatre production?

a)

Costume Designer

b)

Scenic Designer

c)

Lighting Technician

d)

Stage Manager

38.

What is the role of a costume designer in a theatre production?

a)

The role of a costume designer in a theatre production is to manage the lighting and sound effects.

b)

The role of a costume designer in a theatre production is to apply makeup to the actors.

c)

The role of a costume designer in a theatre production is to create and design costumes for the actors.

d)

The role of a costume designer in a theatre production is to write the script for the play.

39.

Which job is responsible for designing and controlling the lighting for a theatre production?

a)

sound engineer

b)

stage manager

c)

costume designer

d)

lighting designer

40.

Who is responsible for organizing rehearsals and communicating with the cast and crew?

a)

Lighting Designer

b)

Costume Designer

c)

Director or Stage Manager

d)

Producer

41.

Works with the director to determine and gather all items needed on stage for the show.

These things add to the scene or may be held by the actor and used during the play

a)

actor

b)

stage crew

c)

prop master

d)

sound designer

42.

Person or company who is in charge of the financial (money) aspects of producing a show

a)

stage manger

b)

makeup designer

c)

lighting technician

d)

producer

43.

What does "break a leg"?

a)

Good luck, go get paid!

b)

I hope you hurt yourself

c)

bad luck

d)

watch out!

44.

What is a thespian?

a)

spongebob

b)

An actor

c)

A follower of Thespis

d)

a friend

45.

What was the purpose of a Greek chorus?

a)

To watch the play

b)

To comment on the action

c)

To narrate the story

d)

To sing in unison

46.

A publicity designer is in charge of...

a)

eating food

b)

making props

c)

making costumes

d)

promoting the show

47.

What is a gesture?

a)

moving around like crazy

b)

hand movements

c)

a nice thing to do

d)

a smile

48.

What is a prop?

a)

eating food

b)

opening a door

c)

something that helps something else stand up

d)

objects used on stage