Spring Final 2024
Instructions: Please follow the specific directions for each section of the quiz. 55 points possible.
T/F – Chose T for “true” F for “false.” (1 point each)
1. Euripides wrote Medea and introduced humor to the Greek stage. T / F
2. The Didaskalos is a Greek playwright and also the lead of the plays. T / F
3. Menander wrote comedic plays; one was called The Grouch. T / F
4. The wealthy people that paid for the plays to be performed were called the choir. T / F
5. Aeschylus created the comedy. T / F
6. Aristophanes wrote tragic plays. T / F
7. Sophocles wrote Antigone and created the “three actor rule.” T / F
Multiple Choice – Pick the correct answer for each. (1 point each)
8. Aristotle wrote ___________ .
a. Ars Poetica
b. “The Poetics”
c. The Art of Theatre
d. “Greek Theatre”
9. The ______________ decides what plays are to be performed and selects the chorus.
a. Choragus
b. Philosopher
c. Archon
d. Didaskalos
10. _____________ was the first real actor.
a. Thespis
b. Archon
c. Rocius
d. Didaskalos
11. _________________ is the name of the play festival for Dionysus.
a. Township Thespis
b. City Dionysia
c. Theatre Festival
d. Ludi Festival
12. _______________ are short, quick, lines of dialogue.
a. Stichomythia
b. Monologue
c. dialogue
d. Soliloquy
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13. The Greek word for Theatre is __________ which means “seeing place.”
a. Orchestra
b. Theatre
c. Acting Area
d. Theatron
14. A group of men that speak all in unison in a Greek play is called the _________________ .
a. Pips
b. Chorus
c. Choragus
d. Choir
Matching – Match the definitions on the left with the correct word from the right.
ALL QUESTIONS ARE FROM GREEK THEATRE. (1 point each)
15.____ The Greek acting area.
A. Ekkyklema
16.____ Greek for Theatre. “Seeing Place”
B. Pinakes
17.____ The Greek alter.
C. Paraskene
18.____ Large scene building.
D. Deus Ex Machina
19.____ Wagon used to roll out the “dead” actors.
E. Komos
20.____ Comedy (Greek)
F . Orchestra
21.____ The wings or the side buildings of the Greek theatre
G. Skene
22.____ Painted flats for backdrops.
H. Theatron
23.____ “God from the machine”
I. Thymele
24.____ A three sided, rotating, set piece.
A. Periaktoi
25.____ Tall head pieces worn by Greek actors.
B. Stichomythia
26.____ Hymn sung for Dionysus.
C. City Dionysia
27.____ Entrance of the chorus.
D. Dithyramb
28.____ Exit of the chorus.
E. Exodus
29.____ Short, quick lines of dialogue.
F. Proskenion
30.____ Festival for Dionysus.
G. Onkos
31.____ Group of men that all speak in unison.
H. Parados
32.____ Platform in front of the skene for the actors.
I. Chorus
33. Pick the answer “A” for a free point!!!
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Voice and Diction Multiple Choice – Pick the correct answer for each. (1 point each)
34. Which of the following best describes the term "projection" in theatre?
a. A type of stage lighting technique
b. Speaking clearly and audibly to ensure the audience can hear
c. Using hand gestures to emphasize emotions
d. The movement of actors on stage
35. What is the purpose of vocal warm-ups before a theatre performance?
a. To test the microphones
b. To rehearse lines one last time
c. To practice dance routines
d. To prepare the voice for speaking and singing
36. In theatre, what does the term "articulation" refer to?
a. The way actors move on stage
b. The emotional expression of a character
c. The clear and precise pronunciation of words
d. The volume of the actor's voice
37. Why is it important for actors to have good diction on stage?
a. To remember their lines
b. To maintain eye contact with the audience
c. To convey emotions effectively
d. To ensure the audience understands the dialogue
38. Which of the following is a common exercise for improving voice and diction skills?
a. Push-ups
b. Running laps around the stage
c. Tongue twisters
d. Stand-up comedy routines
Musical Theatre True & False – Pick the correct answer for each. (1 point each)
39. All songs in a musical are comic relief.
40. Most musicals have two directors; one for the straight acting and one for the musical numbers.
41. Choreographers design the lights for a production.
42. Camelot was the true beginning of the modern musical because it was based on a well-known legend.
43. The music director decides what musical instruments will be played for the production.
44. Producers try to market a show before it “goes up.”
45. Musicals tend to have low, affordable ticket prices.
46. Musicals are usually romances
47. A pitch is a very complicated dance move.
48. The first musicals were very serious and about current events of the time period.
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Hamilton Multiple Choice – Pick the correct answer for each. (1 point each)
49. Who wrote the Broadway musical Hamilton?
a. Stephen Sondheim
b. Lin-Manuel Miranda
c. Andrew Lloyd Webber
d. Pasek and Paul
50. Which historical figure is the musical Hamilton primarily about?
a. Thomas Jefferson
b. George Washington
c. John Adams
d. Alexander Hamilton
51. What style of music is predominantly used in the musical Hamilton?
a. Country
b. Jazz
c. Hip-hop
d. Heavy metal
52. In which year did the movie version of Hamilton premiere?
a. 2016
b. 2019
c. 2020
d. 2021
53. Who plays the lead role of Alexander Hamilton in the original Broadway cast and movie?
a. Daveed Diggs
b. Leslie Odom Jr.
c. Lin-Manuel Miranda
d. Christopher Jackson
54. Which character is known for singing the song "Satisfied"?
a. Angelica Schuyler
b. Eliza Hamilton
c. Maria Reynolds
d. Peggy Schuyler
55. What award did the original Broadway production of Hamilton win?
a. Grammy
b. Tony
c. Emmy
d. Oscar
56. Which song opens the musical Hamilton?
a. "Alexander Hamilton"
b. "My Shot"
c. "The Schuyler Sisters"
d. "Satisfied"
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57. Where and when does the musical Hamilton take place?
a. France, the 1800s
b. United States, the 1700s
c. United Kingdom, the 1600s
d. Mexico, the 1900s
Hairspray Multiple Choice – Pick the correct answer for each. (1 point each)
58. In the movie, "You Can't Stop the Beat" is the grand finale song performed during which
event?
a. School Talent Show
b. Dance Marathon
c. Miss Teenage Hairspray Pageant
d. Integration Celebration
59. In Hairspray, what is the name of the television program where Tracy wins a spot to dance?
a. The Corny Collins Show
b. The Tracy Turnblad Show
c. The Hairspray Hour
d. The Nicest Kids in Town
60. Which character is crowned Miss Teenage Hairspray in the movie?
a. Tracy Turnblad
b. Penny Pingleton
c. Amber Von Tussle
d. Little Inez Stubbs
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