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ENG9-3Q-HISTORY OF DRAMA

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of drama?

a)

To show actions on stage

b)

To present human faults

c)

To be performed on stage

d)

To mirror life on stage

2.

What is the meaning of the word "dran"?

a)

to do

b)

to act

c)

to play

d)

to perform

3.

What refers to "the imitation of life"?

a)

mime

b)

mimetic

c)

mimesis

d)

mimic

4.

Who is considered the very first actor?

a)

Thespian

b)

Thespis

c)

Chorus

d)

Corian

5.

According to the Greeks, to whom do they offer dramatic performances?

a)

Dionysus

b)

Demeter

c)

Zeus

d)

Persephone

6.

What do you call the theatre of ancient Greece?

a)

Amphitheatre

b)

Collesium

c)

Arena

d)

Proscenium

7.

From what ancient era does the word "play" referring to theatrical presentations as recreation originate?

a)

Greeks

b)

Romans

c)

Medieval

d)

Renaissance

8.

During this era, religion became the main theme of theatrical performances.

a)

Greeks

b)

Romans

c)

Medieval

d)

Renaissance

9.

Vernacular dramas became popular during this period.

a)

Greeks

b)

Romans

c)

Medieval

d)

Renaissance

10.

This is where vernacular dramas were presented.

a)

Amphitheatre

b)

Globe stage

c)

Stage wagons

d)

Open stage

11.

These are plays based on the Old and New Testaments.

a)

Mystery plays

b)

Miracle plays

c)

Morality plays

12.

These are plays based on the lives of the saints.

a)

Mystery plays

b)

Miracle plays

c)

Morality plays

13.

These are plays that taught lessons through symbolic characters representing virtues or faults.

a)

Mystery plays

b)

Miracle plays

c)

Morality plays

14.

Commedia Dell'Arte is a theatrical contribution from this country.

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

England

15.

Apron stages were first used and created in this country.

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

England

16.

The focus on the scenery and spectacles was the contribution of this country to theatrical arts.

a)

Italy

b)

France

c)

England

17.

This is the period when women were recognized as actresses.

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century

18.

This is the period when pantomime became popular again.

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century

19.

This is the period when gas lighting was first introduced in theatres.

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century

20.

The theatre of the absurd became popular during this period.

a)

18th century

b)

19th century

c)

20th century