Arts and Humanities
2013 – Middle Grades – District
Student Instructions:
 Write your complete ID code on your answer sheet.
 For each question, choose the BEST answer. If you change your answer, erase well.
1.
This musical family includes instruments that can be struck, scraped, or shaken. Which instrument family
includes the xylophone, chimes, cymbals, and timpani?
A.
string
B.
brass
C.
percussion
D.
woodwind
2.
In this ballet position, pictured at right, a dancer stands on one leg with
one arm extended in front, and the other arm and leg extended in back.
What is this ballet position?
A.
pirouette
B.
arabesque
C.
plie
D.
pas de chat
3.
This element of music ranges from pianissimo to fortissimo. Which element of music refers to a piece of
music’s loudness or softness?
A.
dynamics
B.
rhythm
C.
tempo
D.
pitch
4.
This English King commissioned a translation of the Bible that scholars completed between 1604 and 1611.
Who was this king, who ruled England from 1603 to 1625?
A.
Henry VIII
B.
George III
C.
James I
D.
Richard III
5.
Characters in this ballet include the evil sorcerer von Rothbart, the heroic Prince Siegfried, and Odette, whom
von Rothbart has transformed into the title entity. What is this ballet, with music composed by Tchaikovsky?
A.
Swan Lake
B.
The Nutcracker
C.
Peter and the Wolf
D.
Sleeping Beauty
6.
Examples of this dramatic element include 1942, Russia, and a living room. Which dramatic element refers
to the time and place in which a story occurs?
A.
aside
B.
plot
C.
conflict
D.
setting
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7.
This instrument includes keys, valves, and a single reed. John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Kenny G, and Bill
Clinton have all played it. What is this woodwind instrument, which many people confuse for a member of
the brass family?
A.
saxophone
B.
tuba
C.
clarinet
D.
flute
8.
This dancer made his debut performing in vaudeville acts with his sister Adele. He went on to star in the
musical films Top Hat, Easter Parade, and Royal Wedding. Who was best known for partnering with Ginger
Rogers?
A.
Bob Fosse
B.
Gene Kelly
C.
Fred Astaire
D.
Bill “Bojangles” Robinson
9.
This element of art may be smooth, grainy, or rough, as in the picture at
right. Which element of art refers to a surface’s tactile quality?
A.
form
B.
shape
C.
value
D.
texture
10.
Match the folk dance with its country of origin.
x. samba
y. flamenco
z. tarantella
A.
B.
C.
D.
1. Brazil
2. Italy
3. Spain
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-1, y-3, z-2
x-2, y-1, z-3
x-3, y-1, z-2
11.
This term originally referred to any short, narrative folk song. Nowadays, it refers to slow sentimental songs
or love songs, such as “Danny Boy.” Which type of song encompasses works like “Waltzing Matilda” and
“American Pie”?
A.
madrigal
B.
ballad
C.
round
D.
lieder
12.
This mythological creature sprang from drops of Medusa’s blood. Bellerophon tamed him, and rode him
when he defeated the chimera. Who is this mythological winged horse?
A.
Minotaur
B.
Centaur
C.
Pegasus
D.
Cyclops
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13.
This theatrical event occurs when one actor forces another actor to turn his back to the audience. The same
term refers to the highest part of a raked stage. Which term refers to the part of a stage farthest from the
audience?
A.
upstage
B.
downstage
C.
center stage
D.
stage left
14.
This man composed only one opera, Fidelio. He nicknamed the final movement of his Ninth Symphony
“Ode to Joy.” Who was the German Romantic composer of Moonlight Sonata?
A.
Johann Sebastian Bach
B.
Ludwig van Beethoven
C.
Johannes Brahms
D.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
15.
This type of dance, which originated in the Scottish highlands, also comes in Irish, Virginia, and Kentucky
varieties. Which country social dance, performed in a quick 2/4 or 4/4 time, alternates traveling steps like the
promenade with steps performed in one place?
A.
reel
B.
jig
C.
clogging
D.
waltz
16.
This Greek hero was the son of Zeus and Alcmene. He performed twelve labors, including killing the Hydra
and capturing Cerberus, the Underworld’s three-headed guard dog. Who was this demigod, known for his
incredible strength?
A.
Perseus
B.
Theseus
C.
Atlas
D.
Heracles
17.
This artist created silk screen prints of celebrities, including Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley. Who led the
pop art movement with his paintings of Campbell’s Soup cans?
A.
Salvador Dalí
B.
Jackson Pollock
C.
Andy Warhol
D.
Roy Lichtenstein
18.
Proponents of this musical style included Aretha Franklin, Mahalia Jackson, and BeBe and CeCe Winans. It
draws inspiration from spirituals, slave songs, and traditional hymns. What is this genre of Christian music?
A.
folk
B.
R&B
C.
soul
D.
gospel
19.
This sculptural medium is a metamorphic rock that contains veins and is highly polished. Out of which rock
did Michelangelo sculpt his David?
A.
marble
B.
bronze
C.
ivory
D.
granite
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20.
Match the song with the musical in which it appears.
x. “Do Re Mi”
y. “If I Were a Rich Man”
z. “The Music of the Night”
A.
B.
C.
D.
1. Fiddler on the Roof
2. Phantom of the Opera
3. The Sound of Music
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-2, y-3, z-1
x-3, y-1, z-2
x-3, y-2, z-1
21.
Consider the tempo markings below. What is their correct order, from SLOWEST to FASTEST?
A.
allegro, andante, adagio, largo
B.
largo, adagio, andante, allegro
C.
largo, allegro, adagio, andante
D.
andante, adagio, largo, allegro
22.
This type of stage features an arch that resembles a picture frame. In which type of stage does the audience
sit on only one side: directly in front?
A.
thrust
B.
proscenium
C.
arena
D.
round
23.
This “father of American music” composed over two hundred songs, including “Camptown Races,” “Jeannie
with the Light Brown Hair”, and “Oh! Susanna.” Who composed the Kentucky Derby’s anthem, “My Old
Kentucky Home”?
A.
Samuel Barber
B.
Scott Joplin
C.
Stephen Foster
D.
Charles Ives
24.
These architectural features are spouts that carry rain water away from Gothic cathedrals’ masonry walls.
What are these decorative spouts, often carved in the shape of animals or demons?
A.
gargoyles
B.
flying buttresses
C.
golems
D.
aqueducts
25.
This nineteenth-century playwright tackled social themes in Ghosts, Hedda Gabler, and The Wild Duck. Who
was the Norwegian playwright of A Doll’s House?
A.
Samuel Beckett
B.
George Bernard Shaw
C.
Henrik Ibsen
D.
Thornton Wilder
26.
This man’s album Birth of the Cool inspired the “cool jazz” movement. Which trumpeter and jazz bandleader
recorded the landmark 1959 album Kind of Blue?
A.
Dizzy Gillespie
B.
Benny Goodman
C.
John Coltrane
D.
Miles Davis
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27.
This painter portrayed everyday subjects in The Milkmaid and The Music Lesson. Which Dutch artist painted
Girl with a Pearl Earring and View of Delft?
A.
Johannes Vermeer
B.
Rembrandt van Rijn
C.
Vincent van Gogh
D.
Peter Paul Rubens
28.
This political figure engaged in an October 2012 debate at Danville’s Centre College. He served as a United
States Senator from Delaware from 1973 to 2009. Who is Barack Obama’s Vice President?
A.
John Kerry
B.
Paul Ryan
C.
Joe Biden
D.
Bill Clinton
29.
This small guitar has four strings tuned to G, C, E, and A, respectively. What is this native Hawaiian
instrument?
A.
violin
B.
ukulele
C.
mandolin
D.
banjo
30.
Match the Renaissance artist with his painting.
x. Leonardo
y. Raphael
z. Michelangelo
A.
B.
C.
D.
1. The Last Judgment
2. Mona Lisa
3. The School of Athens
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-2, y-1, z-3
x-2, y-3, z-1
x-3, y-2, z-1
31.
This musical period lasted from approximately 1820 to 1900. It was marked by nationalism, emotion, and an
interest in nature and the supernatural. Which era featured works by the composers Richard Wagner, Franz
Liszt, and Felix Mendelssohn?
A.
Renaissance
B.
Baroque
C.
Classical
D.
Romantic
32.
This dance first appeared in the 1923 Broadway show Runnin’ Wild. The dancer steps back on the right leg,
kicks the left leg back, steps forward on the left leg, and kicks the right leg forward. Which dance, associated
with flappers and speakeasies, takes its name from a harbor town?
A.
San Francisco shag
B.
Lindy hop
C.
Charleston
D.
Baltimore reel
33.
In this musical, overweight teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show. Other
characters include Tracy’s mother, Edna, Amber von Tussle, and Penny Pingleton. Which show features the
songs “The Nicest Kids in Town,” “Big, Blonde, and Beautiful,” and “Good Morning Baltimore”?
A.
13
B.
Mamma Mia!
C.
Grease
D.
Hairspray
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34.
This man’s namesake architecture includes red bricks, white columns, octagons, and a main floor elevated
above ground level. He designed the University of Virginia’s Lawn and Rotunda, and remodeled his own
home in the Palladian style. Which president lived at Monticello?
A.
James Madison
B.
George Washington
C.
Abraham Lincoln
D.
Thomas Jefferson
35.
This man composed two operas, Treemonisha and A Guest of Honor. Which composer popularized ragtime
with his “Maple Leaf Rag” and “The Entertainer”?
A.
Stephen Sondheim
B.
Scott Joplin
C.
George Gershwin
D.
Aaron Copland
36.
This polytheistic religion’s deities include Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the
destroyer. It advocates the concepts of karma, dharma, and reincarnation. What is India’s most popular
religion?
A.
Hinduism
B.
Jainism
C.
Sikhism
D.
Islam
37.
This British royal married Kate Middleton on April 29, 2011. They are expecting their first child in the
summer of 2013. Who is the current Duke of Cambridge?
A.
Prince Andrew
B.
Prince Charles
C.
Prince Harry
D.
Prince William
38.
Molten metallic oxides color artworks in this style, and leaden strips outline their shapes. Which artistic
medium is most associated with church windows?
A.
mosaic
B.
stained glass
C.
fresco
D.
still life
39.
This element of dance encompasses shape, pathways, level, and direction. Which dance element refers to the
areas covered by movements?
A.
time
B.
force
C.
space
D.
energy
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40.
Match the musical accidental symbol with its name.
1. natural
x.
2. flat
y.
3. sharp
z.
A.
B.
C.
D.
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-2, y-1, z-3
x-3, y-1, z-2
x-2, y-3, z-1
41.
In this ballroom dance, couples turn in perpetual circles, taking one step per beat. Which dance in ¾ time did
Johann Strauss II create numerous compositions for, including The Blue Danube?
A.
waltz
B.
polka
C.
foxtrot
D.
tango
42.
This Greek god wears winged sandals and carries the caduceus, a winged staff with two serpents wrapped
around it. He is the protector of travelers, thieves, and herdsmen. Who is this Greek messenger god?
A.
Hermes
B.
Mercury
C.
Poseidon
D.
Dionysus
43.
This Japanese dramatic form, which developed in the 14th century, features only male actors, stylized
movements, and choral singing. What is this type of theater, known for its simple sets and elaborate costumes
and masks?
A.
kabuki
B.
noh
C.
bunraku
D.
karaoke
44.
This Greek architectural order, pictured at right, was the last of the three main orders to
develop. Which order features a fluted column and a capital of acanthus leaves?
A.
Ionic
B.
Etruscan
C.
Corinthian
D.
Doric
45.
This ballerina danced barefoot in long, flowing tunics. Who was this dancer, who died when her scarf
wrapped around a car wheel?
A.
Martha Graham
B.
Anna Pavlova
C.
Margot Fonteyn
D.
Isadora Duncan
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46.
This Jewish holiday occurs for seven or eight days in March or April. It includes a special family meal, the
seder, and the consumption of unleavened bread, matzo. Which holiday celebrates the Israelites’ escape from
slavery in Egypt?
A.
Rosh Hashanah
B.
Hanukkah
C.
Yom Kippur
D.
Passover
47.
This pop singer came to prominence with her 1999 single “Genie in a Bottle.” She released more singles,
including “What a Girl Wants” and “Beautiful,” and co-starred with Cher in the 2010 musical film Burlesque.
Who is this pop culture icon, currently a judge on The Voice?
A.
Christina Aguilera
B.
Britney Spears
C.
Nicki Minaj
D.
Jennifer Lopez
48.
This artist founded the Neo-impressionist movement in the mid-1880s. His characteristic painting technique
relies on the eye’s ability to blend small dots of paint into an overall color. Who popularized pointillism with
his painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte?
A.
Vincent van Gogh
B.
Georges Seurat
C.
Edouard Manet
D.
Claude Monet
49.
In this 2003 musical based on a Gregory Maguire novel, Glinda teaches green-skinned Elphaba how to be
“Popular,” but Elphaba dreams of “Defying Gravity.” Which musical, subtitled The Untold Story of the
Witches of Oz, starred Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth in its original Broadway production?
A.
Les Miserables
B.
Wicked
C.
Sister Act
D.
The Wiz
50.
Match the composer with his musical composition.
x. Messiah
y. The Barber of Seville
z. The Magic Flute
A.
B.
C.
D.
1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
2. George Frideric Handel
3. Gioacchino Rossini
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-2, y-1, z-3
x-2, y-3, z-1
x-3, y-2, z-1
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51.
This tragic hero believes Iago’s false claims that his wife, Desdemona, is having an affair. After smothering
Desdemona with a pillow, he commits suicide. Who is this Shakespearean general, the “Moor of Venice”?
A.
Othello
B.
Hamlet
C.
Macbeth
D.
Lear
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52.
This art and architectural movement developed in the 1920s, and flourished until the post-World War II era.
It featured geometric shapes, sharp outlines, bold colors, and the use of synthetic materials. What is this style,
exemplified by Rockefeller Center, the Chrysler Building, and the Empire State Building?
A.
art nouveau
B.
art deco
C.
fauvism
D.
cubism
53.
This drama won the 2011 Tony Award for Best Play. It uses choreographed life-sized puppets to depict
Albert’s friendship with his pet, Joey. What is this play?
A.
The Little Dog Laughed
B.
Of Mice and Men
C.
Rabbit Hole
D.
War Horse
54.
Johann Sebastian Bach was the acknowledged master of this musical form. It combines two or more melodic
lines that have different rhythms, but harmonize when played simultaneously. What is this form, popularized
during the Baroque era?
A.
counterpoint
B.
voice leading
C.
plainchant
D.
rondo
55.
This mythological figure was the daughter of King Minos of Crete and his wife, Pasiphaë. She married the
god Dionysus. Which woman gave Theseus the thread that allowed him to escape from the labyrinth?
A.
Ariadne
B.
Andromeda
C.
Cassandra
D.
Danaë
56.
Muslims are required to make a hajj, or pilgrimage, to this city at least once in their lifetimes. What is this
holiest city of Islam, the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad?
A.
Bethlehem
B.
Medina
C.
Jerusalem
D.
Mecca
57.
Austrian composer Arnold Schoenberg often composed within this scale. Which musical scale is sometimes
called the “twelve-tone scale” because it features twelve pitches, each a semitone above or below another?
A.
major
B.
minor
C.
chromatic
D.
diatonic
58.
This theatrical term originally referred to a spotlight that mixed gases and concentrated a strong light
downstage. Which term currently means “the center of public attention”?
A.
floodlight
B.
limelight
C.
incandescence
D.
fluorescence
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59.
This early Christian theologian was known as “the Poor Little Man” and is the patron saint of Italy. Who was
this religious leader who often wrote about the “human Jesus”, and is said to have been marked with the
stigmata?
A.
St. Patrick
B.
St. Francis of Assisi
C.
St. Paul
D.
St. Jerome
60.
Match the choreographer with his or her work.
x. Martha Graham
y. Agnes de Mille
z. Vaslav Nijinsky
A.
B.
C.
D.
1. Oklahoma!
2. Appalachian Spring
3. The Rite of Spring
x-1, y-2, z-3
x-1, y-3, z-2
x-2, y-3, z-1
x-2, y-1, z-3
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2013 Governor’s Cup
1. C
31. D
2. B
32. C
3. A
33. D
4. C
34. D
5. A
35. B
6. D
36. A
7. A
37. D
8. C
38. B
9. D
39. C
10. B
40. D
11. B
41. A
12. C
42. A
13. A
43. B
14. B
44. C
15. A
45. D
16. D
46. D
17. C
47. A
18. D
48. B
19. A
49. B
20. C
50. C
21. B
51. A
22. B
52. B
23. C
53. D
24. A
54. A
25. C
55. A
26. D
56. D
27. A
57. C
28. C
58. B
29. B
59. B
30. C
60. D
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