Name: _____________________________________________ Date:___________ Block:_________
Theatre 1
Improv Quiz
1. What is Improv?
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2. List the 5 Improv Do’s. Circle the MOST IMPORTANT rule.
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2. _______________________________________________________
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5. _______________________________________________________
3. List the 4 Improv Don’ts
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3. _______________________________________________________
4. _______________________________________________________
4. This style of improv is made of short scenes around a predetermined structure or game
that are driven by audience involvement.
a. Long-form
c. Sketch Comedy
b. Short-form
d. Acting
5. This style of improv is a whole show of short scenes with related characters, stories, or
themes.
a. Long-form
c. Sketch Comedy
b. Short-form
d. Acting
6. What is the difference between Shortform and Longform Improv?
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7. True
or
False
Viola Spolin is considered to be “The Mother of Improv” because she helped
Improv grow into an art form.
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8. The Second City is an improv theatre located in _______________________________ and
was founded in the year _____________ by a group of actors.
9. The Groundlings are an improv troupe based out of ____________________________
and it was founded in ________________.
10. List Viola Spolin’s Definitions of Spontaneity:
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2. _______________________________________________________
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BONUS:
What TV show starring Drew Carey as host is completely made of short-form improv games?