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WorksheetsFrench Neoclassical Theatre
Total questions: 2
Worksheet time: 13mins
What inspired the Neoclassicism movement?
Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian models
Classical Greek and Roman models
Medieval European models
Renaissance Italian models
What did Neoclassicism emphasize in theatre?
Unity of time, place, and action
Use of supernatural elements
Mixing of tragedy and comedy
Improvisation and spontaneity
Which elements were banned from the Neoclassical stage?
Music and dance
Supernatural elements
Elaborate costumes
Proscenium stages
Which character is known as a trickster servant in Commedia dell’arte?
Brighella
Pantalone
Arlecchino (Harlequin)
Il Capitano
Which character is described as a wealthy, miserly old Venetian man?
Brighella
Pantalone
Il Dottore
Il Capitano
What is the costume of Il Capitano?
Tight red suit/black coat or baggy red pants
Black academic robes, graduation cap
Fancy military uniform, plumed hat, sword
Loose servant uniform, may carry a dagger
Which character is known as Arlecchino’s crony?
Pantalone
Brighella
Il Dottore
Il Capitano
Which playwright was influenced by Commedia dell’arte?
Shakespeare
Molière
Sophocles
Ibsen
Which character is described as a mix of foolishness, villainy, and wit?
Scaramouche
Columbina
Pulcinella
Innamorati
Which play by Pierre Corneille received mixed reviews for violating Neoclassical ideals?
Melite
Le Cid
Andromede
Psyche
Who produced Jean Racine's play 'La Thebaide'?
Molière
Pierre Corneille
Cardinal Richelieu
Voltaire
Which play brought Jean Racine fame despite harsh criticism?
Berenice
Andromaque
Le Cid
Psyche
What poetic line did Jean Racine master to enhance his tragedies?
Alexandrine
Iambic pentameter
Blank verse
Heroic couplet
What is a conflict choice in Commedia dell’arte improv elements?
One character needs a job
A character wins a lottery
A character finds a treasure
A character becomes a king
What is the costume of Innamorati?
Humpback, servant clothing, long hat
Black
Low-cut maid’s uniform
Fashionable, contemporary clothing
What did Pierre Corneille focus on in his plays?
Comedy and humor
Psychological depth and political dilemmas
Romance and love stories
Historical events
Which king favored Molière despite controversies?
King Louis XIII
King Louis XIV
King Louis XV
King Louis XVI
What elements did Molière blend in his works?
Tragedy and poetry
Farce, music, dance, and verse
Drama and opera
Comedy and tragedy
Which play by Molière was performed in 1673?
Le Misanthrope
Le Malade Imaginaire
Tartuffe
L'Ecole des femmes
What was the main reason for the initial struggle of the Illustre Theatre?
Lack of funding
Poor location
Controversial plays
Lack of audience
Define the following term: Period
The requirements for a play found in the script
The special needs of a production
The hidden meaning of dialogue or action
The historical age, decade, or era in which a play is set
