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Theatre Quiz 8D

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

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Class
Date
1.

Theatre is best described as

a)

Reading stories

b)

Painting pictures

c)

Live performance before an audience

d)

Writing poems

2.

A written text meant for stage performance is called

a)

Novel

b)

Script

c)

Essay

d)

Poem

3.

Who writes the script of a play?

a)

Director

b)

Actor

c)

Playwright

d)

Stage manager

4.

Who is responsible for the overall vision of a play?

a)

Actor

b)

Playwright

c)

Director

d)

Technician

5.

The spoken words in a play are called

a)

Actions

b)

Dialogue

c)

Music

d)

Cues

6.

Instructions about movement and action in a script are called

a)

Dialogues

b)

Cues

c)

Stage directions

7.

Stage directions are usually written in

a)

Capital letters

b)

Bold letters

c)

Brackets or italics

d)

Underlined text

8.

Practice before a performance is known as

a)

Acting

b)

Rehearsal

c)

Audition

d)

Performance

9.

A long speech by one character is called

a)

Dialogue

b)

Chorus

c)

Monologue

d)

Narration

10.

When an actor speaks thoughts aloud while alone, it is called

a)

Dialogue

b)

Monologue

c)

Soliloquy

d)

Cue

11.

Objects used by actors on stage are known as

a)

Sets

b)

Props

c)

Costumes

d)

Backdrops

12.

The background scenery of a play is called

a)

Props

b)

Costumes

c)

Sets

d)

Lighting

13.

Planned movement of actors on stage is called

a)

Acting

b)

Cue

c)

Blocking

d)

Timing

14.

The side areas of the stage where actors wait are called

a)

Backstage

b)

Auditorium

c)

Wings

d)

Lobby

15.

The place where the audience sits is called

a)

Stage

b)

Green room

c)

Auditorium

d)

Backstage

16.

An actor coming onto the stage is called

a)

Exit

b)

Entry

c)

Cue

d)

Prompt

17.

When an actor leaves the stage, it is called

a)

Entry

b)

Cue

c)

Exit

d)

Break

18.

A signal for an actor or technician to act is called a

a)

Prompt

b)

Cue

c)

Script

d)

Scene

19.

A part of the play happening in one time or place is a

a)

Act

b)

Scene

c)

Dialogue

d)

Role

20.

A major division of a play is called

a)

Scene

b)

Act

c)

Dialogue

d)

Sequence

21.

Acting without a prepared script is known as

a)

Rehearsal

b)

Mime

c)

Improvisation

d)

Blocking

22.

Confidence and impact of an actor on stage is called

a)

Voice

b)

Stage presence

c)

Blocking

d)

Timing

23.

Speaking clearly so the audience can hear is called

a)

Voice acting

b)

Voice projection

c)

Dialogue reading

24.

Clear pronunciation of words is known as

a)

Pitch

b)

Volume

c)

Articulation

d)

Speed

25.

Communication through gestures and posture is called

a)

Dialogue

b)

Body language

c)

Cue

d)

Acting

26.

Using the face to show emotions is called

a)

Expression

b)

Dialogue

c)

Movement

d)

Gesture

27.

Acting without using words is known as

a)

Dialogue acting

b)

Mime

c)

Musical acting

d)

Chorus

28.

A frozen stage picture created by actors is called

a)

Cue

b)

Tableau

c)

Scene

d)

Act

29.

29. A group acting where all roles are equally important is called:

a)

an ensemble

b)

a solo act

c)

a hierarchy

d)

a duet

30.

What is the correct answer?

a)

Solo acting

b)

Lead acting

c)

Ensemble acting

d)

Mime

31.

When an actor forgets their role and reacts out of character, it is called

a)

Improvisation

b)

Breaking character

c)

Prompting

d)

Cue missing

32.

The final rehearsal with costumes and makeup is called

a)

Table rehearsal

b)

Dress rehearsal

c)

Technical rehearsal

d)

Open rehearsal

33.

The first reading of the script by the cast is called

a)

Run-through

b)

Dress rehearsal

c)

Table reading

d)

Blocking rehearsal

34.

Performing the play from start to end without stopping is called

a)

Cue rehearsal

b)

Run-through

c)

Table reading

d)

Blocking

35.

A reminder given to an actor who forgets lines is called

a)

Cue

b)

Prompt

c)

Dialogue

d)

Script

36.

Who usually gives prompts?

a)

Actor

b)

Director

c)

Stage manager

d)

Audience

37.

The person who manages backstage activities is called

a)

Actor

b)

Playwright

c)

Stage manager

d)

Technician

38.

Theatre work related to lights, sound, and sets is called

a)

Acting

b)

Direction

c)

Technical theatre

d)

Literature

39.

Costumes help in showing

a)

Character’s background

b)

Time period

c)

Personality

d)

All of the above

40.

Stage makeup is used mainly to

a)

Look stylish

b)

Hide actor

c)

Highlight expressions

d)

Change identity

41.

Lighting helps to create

a)

Noise

b)

Mood and focus

c)

Dialogue

42.

41. Music and sound effects in a play are part of

a)

Acting

b)

Sound design

c)

Set design

d)

Script

43.

A painted or designed background is called

a)

Set

b)

Wing

c)

Backdrop

d)

Prop

44.

Turning off all stage lights intentionally is called

a)

Fade

b)

Cue

c)

Blackout

d)

End

45.

An actor who replaces another actor if needed is called

a)

Lead actor

b)

Standby

c)

Understudy

d)

Extra

46.

A stage where the audience sits in front is called

a)

Arena stage

b)

Proscenium stage

c)

Amphitheatre

d)

Black box

47.

An open-air theatre with semi-circular seating is called

a)

Arena stage

b)

Proscenium stage

c)

Amphitheatre

d)

Black box

48.

Which of the following is an open-air venue for performances?

a)

Auditorium

b)

Black box

c)

Amphitheatre

d)

Studio theatre

49.

Respect and discipline followed by actors is called

a)

Theatre etiquette

b)

Acting rules

c)

Drama law

d)

Stage rules

50.

Silence and attention shown by the audience is called

a)

Acting

b)

Theatre etiquette

c)

Drama rule

d)

Cue

51.

A person portrayed by an actor is called a

a)

Role

b)

Character

c)

Actor

d)

Script

52.

The part played by an actor is known as

a)

Character

b)

Dialogue

c)

Role

d)

Act

53.

The reason behind a character’s actions is called

a)

Emotion

b)

Motivation

c)

Dialogue

d)

Conflict

54.

The struggle or problem in a play is called

a)

Theme

b)

Climax

c)

Conflict

d)

Resolution

55.

The most intense part of a play is called

a)

Beginning

b)

Conflict

c)

Climax

d)

Ending

56.

The ending where problems are solved is called

a)

Theme

b)

Resolution

c)

Act

d)

Scene

57.

The central message of a play is called

a)

Story

b)

Theme

c)

Dialogue

d)

Scene

58.

Theatre used as a teaching tool is called

a)

Folk theatre

b)

Commercial theatre

c)

Theatre in Education

d)

Classical theatre

59.

Theatre made specially for children is called

a)

Street theatre

b)

Children's theatre

c)

Classical theatre

60.

Theatre performed in public places is called

a)

Indoor theatre

b)

Folk theatre

c)

Street theatre

d)

Classical theatre

61.

Traditional theatre of a region is known as

a)

Modern theatre

b)

Folk theatre

c)

Musical theatre

d)

Mime

62.

Acting that looks natural and real is called

a)

Stylized acting

b)

Dramatic acting

c)

Realism

d)

Classical acting

63.

Using objects or actions to represent ideas is called

a)

Mime

b)

Symbolism

c)

Realism

d)

Blocking

64.

A group commenting on the action of the play is called

a)

Ensemble

b)

Chorus

c)

Audience

d)

Narrator

65.

63. Storytelling done by a narrator is called

a)

narration

b)

dialogue

c)

monologue

d)

debate

66.

Which of the following is called narration?

a)

Acting

b)

Dialogue

c)

Narration

d)

Monologue

67.

Direct involvement of audience in performance is called

a)

Acting

b)

Interaction

c)

Cue

d)

Improvisation

68.

Theatre created spontaneously is called

a)

Scripted theatre

b)

Improvisational theatre

c)

Classical theatre

d)

Folk theatre

69.

Theatre combining acting, singing, and dancing is called

a)

Mime

b)

Musical theatre

c)

Street theatre

d)

Folk theatre

70.

Studying the script to understand characters is called

a)

Rehearsal

b)

Script analysis

c)

Blocking

d)

Cue study

71.

Description of a character’s traits is called

a)

Dialogue

b)

Character sketch

c)

Monologue

d)

Scene

72.

Following rules during practice is called

a)

Acting

b)

Discipline

c)

Rehearsal discipline

d)

Cue following

73.

Working together for a successful performance is called

a)

Acting

b)

Teamwork

c)

Blocking

d)

Cue

74.

Coordination in theatre helps to

a)

Create confusion

b)

Maintain smooth performance

c)

Reduce acting

d)

Stop cues

75.

Belief in one’s performance ability is called

a)

Fear

b)

Confidence

c)

Ego

d)

Talent

76.

Fear before performing on stage is called

a)

Anxiety

b)

Stage fright

c)

Panic

d)

Stress

77.

Stage fright can be reduced by

a)

Avoiding stage

b)

Practice and preparation

c)

Forgetting lines

78.

Concentration during performance is called

a)

Acting

b)

Focus

c)

Cue

d)

Dialogue

79.

Correct delivery of actions and dialogues is called

a)

Tempo

b)

Timing

c)

Pitch

d)

Speed

80.

Speed of a scene is known as

a)

Rhythm

b)

Tempo

c)

Volume

d)

Cue

81.

Theatre is called a collaborative art because it involves

a)

One person

b)

Two people

c)

Many people

d)

Only actors

82.

Theatre performance is always

a)

Recorded

b)

Edited

c)

Live

d)

Animated

83.

The most important sense in theatre is:

a)

Sight

b)

Taste

c)

Touch

d)

Smell

84.

Which of the following is related to theatre?

a)

Taste

b)

Smell

c)

Sight and hearing

d)

Touch

85.

Theatre helps students develop

a)

Fear

b)

Confidence

c)

Isolation

d)

Laziness

86.

Theatre improves which skill most?

a)

Cooking

b)

Communication

c)

Driving

d)

Drawing

87.

Theatre teaches respect for

a)

Only actors

b)

Only director

c)

Time and teamwork

d)

Audience only

88.

An actor must always be aware of

a)

Audience

b)

Co-actors

c)

Stage space

d)

All of the above

89.

The aim of theatre is to

a)

Only entertain

b)

Only educate

c)

Educate and entertain

d)

Compete

90.

Which of the following is NOT a performing art?

a)

Theatre

b)

Dance

c)

Music

d)

Painting

91.

Theatre performance happens in

a)

Isolation

b)

Imagination only

c)

Real time

d)

Silence

92.

Theatre encourages emotional

a)

Weakness

b)

Understanding

c)

Anger

d)

Fear

93.

Theatre helps build

a)

Ego

b)

Team spirit

c)

Laziness

d)

Silence

94.

Good acting should look ________

a)

Artificial

b)

Forced

c)

Natural

d)

Loud

95.

Actors should enter and exit stage with

a)

Speed

b)

Fear

c)

Purpose

96.

Theatre is different from film because it is

a)

Recorded

b)

Edited

c)

Live

d)

Animated

97.

Theatre performance needs

a)

Cooperation

b)

Discipline

c)

Practice

d)

All of the above

98.

Theatre helps in personality development by building

a)

Fear

b)

Confidence

c)

Ego

d)

Laziness

99.

Which is a non-verbal theatre form?

a)

Drama

b)

Musical

c)

Mime

d)

Opera

100.

Theatre connects actors and audience through

a)

Silence

b)

Emotions

c)

Distance

d)

Screens