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WorksheetsMedieval Theatre Quiz
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are the three main areas of the medieval period?
A. Dark, Middle, and Enlightenment Ages
B. Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance
C. Early, Middle, and Late Ages
D. Early, High, and Late Middle Ages
During which centuries were performers and performances banned by religious authorities?
A. 10th to 12th centuries
B. 15th to 18th centuries
C. 6th to 10th centuries
D. 12th to 15th centuries
What was the first step in restoring theatre to a respected place in society?
A. The church introduced dramatic interludes
B. The establishment of guilds
C. The performance of mystery plays
D. The creation of fixed stages
Where were medieval plays initially performed?
A. In churches
B. In town halls
C. In dedicated theatres
D. In private homes
What type of plays were produced by trade guilds?
A. Morality plays
B. Mystery plays
C. Liturgical plays
D. Tragedies
What was a common feature of medieval drama?
A. It was only performed indoors
B. It was often based on biblical stories
C. It included elaborate scenery
D. It was performed by professional actors
In the play Everyman, what journey is the protagonist expected to go on?
A. A walkabout.
B. A pilgrimage.
C. A reckoning.
D. A marathon.
What was the role of guilds in medieval theatre?
A. They commissioned plays to be performed
B. They were responsible for writing plays
C. They provided funding for theatres
D. They trained professional actors
What was a characteristic of the characters in Mystery Cycle plays?
A. They were all portrayed by women
B. They were only historical figures
C. They were complex and multi-faceted
D. They were all one-dimensional
What was the primary aim of medieval drama?
A. To develop new theatrical techniques
B. To entertain the wealthy
C. To teach and spread the Christian faith
D. To promote classical literature
Which of the following was NOT a type of medieval play?
A. Mystery plays
B. Liturgical plays
C. Morality plays
D. Tragedy plays
What led to the decline of medieval drama?
A. The rise of professional theatre
B. The increasing interest in classical learning
C. The popularity of Shakespeare
D. The establishment of the first theatres
What was a common method of staging medieval plays?
A. Using elaborate sets
B. Performing in fixed theatres
C. Performing in large arenas
D. Using pageant wagons
What was the significance of the church in medieval drama?
A. It only allowed secular plays
B. It banned all performances
C. It played a role in the development of drama
D. It suppressed all forms of entertainment
What type of characters were often portrayed as comical in medieval plays?
A. Evil characters
B. Kings and queens
C. Saints
D. Angels
Which of the following characters agree to accompany the protagonist in Everyman on their journey?
A. Knowledge
B. Cousin
C. Death
D. Fellowship
Explain the difference between a flat character and a round character.
A core element of Greek Theatre can be observed in the medieval play Everyman. What is this element and what is its function?
