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Drama I | 1st Semester CAP Exam Study

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 41mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following are symptoms of stage fright?
Select all that applies.

a)

Sweating

b)

Shaky hands/knees

c)

Coughing

d)

Heart pounding

2.

What are the two stages of stage fright?

a)

Anticipation

b)

Excitement

c)

Confrontation

d)

Preparation

3.

What is the first of the two stages of stage fright?

a)

Anticipation

b)

Confrontation

c)

Excitement

d)

Preparation

4.

In the stage of anticipation, the actor can most likely be...
Select all that applies.

a)

dancing merrily

b)

freaking out in the back room

c)

jumping up and down in excitement

d)

thinking of what will happen on stage

5.

In the stage of confrontation, the actor can most likely be...
Select all that applies.

a)

warming up with cast members

b)

thinking of what will happen on stage

c)

addressing the audience directly

d)

freaking out in the back room

6.

Which of the following are techniques to overcome stage fright?

Select all that applies.

a)

Practice

b)

Focus

c)

Sleep

d)

Warm-ups

7.

A good audience member will remember to...
Select all that applies.

a)

accept that sometimes glitches happen and wait patiently for them to be handled

b)

turn off cell phones and all electronic devices

c)

pay attention, sit quietly, and wait for intermission to speak

d)

laugh at inappropriate times

8.

What is the best way an audience member can encourage performers?

a)

Continuously talking to the person beside them

b)

Falling asleep in the middle of the act

c)

Staying silent during funny moments

d)

Clapping at acceptable moments

9.

Being late to rehearsal isn't that big of a deal.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Memorization is a huge part of being an actor.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Listening is an important skill for being an actor.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Listening is an important skill for being an actor because you must be able to take _____ and _________ from the director.

(a)  

13.

Having updated information and headshots isn't important.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

It is important to have updated information and headshots because the director might be looking for a specific character, and if you have a different ____ style or ____ size than expected, it will affect costumes and makeup.

(a)  

15.

When an actor "commits" to a character, they are...

a)

being 100% into whatever they are portraying at the moment

b)

tossing away their responsibilities and becoming their character full-time

c)

noting every single detail about the role they are portraying

d)

forgetting their old life and transforming into their character forever

16.

What does the phrase "the show must go on" mean?

4 lines
17.

To help establish an instant connection with another actor, an actor might...
Select all that applies.

a)

huff and stomp the floor

b)

hug the other actor

c)

use eye contact

d)

slap the other actor

18.

A "gesture" refers to the (a)   of any part of the body to express an idea, feeling, or mood.

19.

What are the three main areas of focus for the body?
Select all that applies.

a)

Space

b)

Body

c)

Mentality

d)

Movement

20.

Architecture, when referring to the body, is...

a)

the details of your skin and other outer organs

b)

the physical structures of the space you are in and how you interact with them

c)

the structure of your skeletal system

d)

the strength and withstanding of your muscles

21.

"Ensemble Awareness" is...

a)

moving in sync with the music

b)

staying mindful of theater and stage exits in case of emergency

c)

being ready to assist performers on stage with unexpected setbacks

d)

moving together as a group

22.

When you change your posture and stance, you can physically portray different (a)   .

23.

Which of the following refers to the closeness between two actors on stage?

a)

Consideration

b)

Proximity

c)

Form

d)

Emphasis

24.

What is the #1 rule for stage combat?

a)

Safety for all parties involved

b)

Realism

c)

Proximity awareness

d)

Portrayal

25.

"Dispersing the energy" is the #1 goal for (a)   .

26.

When falling, you should...

a)

shield your neck

b)

do everything in your power to make it look realistic

c)

hurt yourself

d)

roll the energy up the body

27.

Why shouldn't you try to "catch" yourself while stage falling?

a)

You could break the stage

b)

You could break/sprain a limb

c)

You could roll out of scene/offstage

d)

You could hurt somebody around you

28.

One of the key elements of stage combat is not only the action but the...

a)

reaction

b)

control

c)

realism

d)

stature

29.

What is the first step to stage slapping?

a)

Be on center

b)

Eye contact

c)

Be off center

d)

Breathe deeply

30.

What is another key element of stage combat that helps the other person become aware of what is going on?

a)

Cues

b)

Pulling back

c)

Subtle gestures

d)

Eye contact

31.

A " (a)   " is the sound made by the "victim" using their hands to create a "hitting" sound.

32.

Which of the following make a stage punch different from a stage slap?
Select all that applies.

a)

"Victim" should have their back to the audience to look more realistic

b)

Hitting sound made by the "victim" needs to be different/deeper

c)

"Victim" should make more space

d)

"Attacker" has to give more space as it is more dangerous

33.

Where should the "attacker" aim for when throwing a stage punch?

a)

Above the "victim's" head

b)

Below the "victim's" ear

c)

At the side of the "victim's" head

d)

Above the "victim's" shoulder area

34.

When doing a hair pull, the "attacker" does not grab the "victim's" actual hair.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

When doing a hair pull, the "attacker" is in control.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

The voice is produced with...

a)

the chest

b)

the breath

c)

the throat

d)

the lungs

37.

__________ and _____ are the rise and fall of the voice for emphasis.

(a)  

38.

To help your voice get louder, you need to...

a)

take in more air

b)

breathe out

c)

bring in your stomach

d)

stretch your throat

39.

Which of the following can help improve articulation?
Select all that applies.

a)

Singing

b)

Exercises

c)

Chewing gum

d)

Warm-ups

40.

Which of the following can damage your voice?
Select all that applies.

a)

Not warming up

b)

Pushing too hard

c)

Screaming

d)

Singing

41.

When the voice strikes the resonating chambers of the throat, head, nose, and mouth, the voice is (a)   .

42.

(a)   is the information about a character; where they come from, where they live, what their family is like, what their friends are like, etc.

43.

(a)   is a character's reasoning for everything they do over the course of the play.

44.

(a)   is how a character changes over the course of the story, often to show growth.

45.

(a)   is what drives the story itself; without this, there is no story.

46.

A ______ character is the type of character that has a permanent change at the end of the story.

a)

dynamic

b)

round

c)

static

47.

A ______ character is the type of character that shows all parts of their personality.

a)

dynamic

b)

round

c)

static

48.

A ______ character is the type of character that stays the same from the beginning to the end of the story.

a)

dynamic

b)

round

c)

static

49.

The Boys Next Door is set in the...

a)

1960s

b)

1990s

c)

1980s

d)

2000s

50.

Which character is described as being nervous and marginal?

a)

Lucien

b)

Arnold

c)

Barry

d)

Norman

e)

Jack

51.

Which character is described as having the mentality of a 5 year old?

a)

Lucien

b)

Arnold

c)

Barry

d)

Norman

e)

Jack

52.

Which character loves donuts and keys?

a)

Lucien

b)

Arnold

c)

Barry

d)

Norman

e)

Jack

53.

Which character is the caretaker of the other men in the house?

a)

Lucien

b)

Arnold

c)

Barry

d)

Norman

e)

Jack

54.

Which character describes himself as a "golf pro?"

a)

Lucien

b)

Arnold

c)

Barry

d)

Norman

e)

Jack

55.

(a)   is Norman's girlfriend in the play.
* This character's name is misspelled in the study guide.

56.

Mr. Klemper is (a)   's father, and in the script, only has one arm.

57.

What is Arnold's favorite place in the script, and the place he tries to go to at the end of the script?

a)

Russia

b)

Germany

c)

Pennsylvania

d)

Ohio