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WorksheetsTheatre Semester 2 Exam
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
In the play, A Doll's House, what is Nora's secret?
She cheated on her husband with Krogstad
She forged her father's signature on a loan to save her husband's life
She cheated on her husband with Dr. Rank
She borrowed money from her father to save her husband's life
In the play, A Doll's House, why did Nora need her father's signature on the loan?
She is unable to borrow money openly because she is a woman
She was not old enough to take out a loan
The bank required a co-signer for bigger loans
Torvald told her it was not the wife's place to save her husband
By what year was Shakespeare well known as an actor in London?
1592
1585
1600
1616
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?
154 sonnets
100 sonnets
200 sonnets
50 sonnets
What was the primary home for Shakespeare’s acting company?
The Globe Theatre
The Rose Theatre
The Swan Theatre
The Curtain Theatre
When was the Globe Theatre built?
1599
1605
1613
1620
What year was the new Globe Theatre built?
1989
1995
1997
2000
How many actors were used to play 18 roles in one troupe (cast) in most of Shakespeare's plays?
5 actors
7 actors
10 actors
12 actors
Young boys in Shakespeare's plays were cast in female roles until they began ______.
growing taller
developing deeper voices
losing interest
Costumes in Shakespeare's plays reflected a character's role in terms of:
their social status
their personality
their profession
all of the above
The significance of wigs worn by male actors in theater is to:
Enhance their appearance and help in character portrayal
Protect their natural hair from stage lights
Indicate their social status
Comply with theater regulations
What was the average life expectancy (how long did people live) during Shakespeare's time?
30-40 years
50-60 years
60-70 years
70-80 years
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
April 23, 1560
April 23, 1576
April 23, 1586
On what date did Shakespeare die?
April 23, 1616
April 25, 1616
May 23, 1616
March 23, 1616
According to the church vicar’s diary, how did Shakespeare die?
He died of a fever after a night of heavy drinking.
He was poisoned by a rival playwright.
He died in a duel over a romantic affair.
He succumbed to the plague.
In Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet, why did Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo & Juliet?
Because he just wants Romeo to be happy.
To gain favor with the Prince.
To reconcile the feuding families.
To fulfill a personal ambition.
In Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet, what does the plant poison that Friar Laurence found do to the body?
It causes immediate paralysis.
It enhances physical strength temporarily.
It induces a deep sleep that mimics death.
It induces hallucinations and confusion.
In Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet, what went wrong with Friar Laurence's plan?
Romeo was already in Mantua when the plan was made.
The message to Romeo about Juliet's faked death did not reach him in time.
Juliet decided to marry Paris instead.
Friar Laurence forgot to prepare the potion.
What is the name of the city that Shakespeare's play Romeo & Juliet takes place in?
Rome
Milan
Florence
Verona
The difference between tragedy and drama is:
Tragedy is a type of drama that ends in disaster, while drama is a broader genre that includes various forms of storytelling.
Drama is a type of tragedy that always ends happily, while tragedy is a broader genre that includes various forms of storytelling.
Tragedy and drama are the same, with no differences between them.
Drama is only performed on stage, while tragedy can be performed in any medium.
Aristotle believed when an audience viewed a tragedy, they must be made to feel what 2 emotions?
Fear and Pity
Joy and Sorrow
Anger and Happiness
Love and Hate
What is a protagonist?
The antagonist in a story.
A minor character in a story.
The setting of the story.
The main character in a story.
By the time a tragedy ends, the pathos has been purged, and the audience feels a sense of release called what?
hubris
hamartia
catharsis
The most common form of a character's weakness or error in judgment is _____ (or excessive pride).
hubris
hamartia
catharsis
The cause of the protagonist's difficulties is usually an action brought about by ______ (a character weakness or error in judgement).
hubris
hamartia
catharsis
In the tragedy play, Death of a Salesman, what is the relationship between Willy and Biff?
Willy and Biff have a business partnership.
Willy and Biff have a strained father-son relationship with high expectations and disillusionment.
Biff is the favorite son and Willy is the younger brother trying to win his father's approval.
Willy and Biff have a close and supportive relationship.
In the tragedy play, Death of a Salesman, what was revealed in Willy's flashback at the restaurant and what affect did it have on Biff?
Willy's flashback shows Biff's success in business, boosting his confidence.
Willy had a secret affair, causing Biff to resent his father and drop out of school.
Willy recalls a time when Biff won a prestigious award, leading to Biff's pride.
In the comedy play The Importance of Being Earnest, how does the title relate to the storyline?
In the comedy play, The Importance of Being Earnest, which character is actually named Earnest?
Canon Chasuble
John (Jack Worthing)
Algernon Moncrieff
Lady Bracknell
A prop is:
a type of property in programming
a theatrical property used on stage
a type of aircraft engine
a mathematical proposition
Props can sometimes be considered costumes, and set pieces can sometimes be considered props. How is this determined?
By the director's decision
By the script requirements
By the production designer's choice
By the actor's preference
What is the first thing a prop designer does according to the passage?
Research the historical context
Create a design sketch
Consult with the director
Gather materials
What should be considered regarding the prop's ability to sustain repeated use by actors?
Durability of the prop
Color of the prop
Size of the prop
Cost of the prop
A prop table is typically covered in paper with sections taped off and labeled for each prop.
True
False
What does a model of a stage set allow the director, actors, and technical crew to do?
Build the set faster
Better understand what the finished stage set will look like
Save money
Make costumes
Why do we usually use thick white paper or card stock to make a stage set model?
Because it is colorful
Because it is easy to work with and inexpensive
Because it is heavy
Because it is transparent
Walls in a theatre are called _______ and are covered in_________.
props, plastic
risers, paper
drops, metal
What are backing or masking flats used for?
To hide areas of the stage the audience isn’t supposed to see.
To provide lighting effects on stage.
To amplify sound during performances.
To support heavy stage props.
What is a 'raked stage'?
A stage with curtains
A stage that is tilted
A stage with lights
A stage with no audience
Fill in the blank: The audience seating is now ______ so everyone can see better.
flat
crowded
elevated
