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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?
Comedies are very realistic; tragedies are not
Comedies contain elaborate plots and costumes; tragedies involve simple plots and staging
Comedies were developed in Ancient Greece; tragedies were developed during the Renaissance
Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't
- 2. Multiple Choice
Actors are sometimes called "thespians." From what Tim says in the movie, what can you infer about this term?
It's derived from the name "Thespis," the first Ancient Greek actor
It's derived from the name "Thespia," the Ancient Greek goddess of drama
It's derived from the Thespian Club, the theater where Shakespeare's plays were staged
It's derived from the Greek island of Thespos, where dramas were first staged
- 3. Multiple Choice
What word best describes kabuki theater?
International
Unrealistic
Modern
Universal
- 4. Multiple Choice
In Shakespeare's tragedy "King Lear," the title character suffers through horrible misfortunes. What can you infer about the cause of these misfortunes?
They are caused by the will of the gods
They are caused by circumstances beyond his control
They are caused by his own errors in judgment
They are caused by the characters around him
- 5. Multiple Choice
If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?
The play is long and boring
The play makes the audience care about the characters
The play contains a lot of singing and dancing
The playwright is an up-and-coming young talent
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true?
Shakespeare's plays were only popular with rich, educated people.
Shakespeare's plays are rarely performed today.
Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language.
Most of Shakespeare's plays originally opened on
Broadway.
- 7. Multiple Choice
If you went to a play written by Henrik Ibsen, what could you expect to see?
Characters expressing their thoughts and feelings through song and dance
Dialogue and situations that are purposely artificial
Kings or nobles suffering through terrible misfortunes
Realistic characters dealing with real-world problems
- 8. Multiple Choice
If you lived in Ancient Athens, and wanted to see a play, where would you go?
To a festival honoring the god Dionysus
to your local theatre
To the temple of Zeus
To the Parthenon
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an opinion about drama?
TV shows and movies are both considered forms of drama
William Shakespeare was the greatest playwright in the history of the English Language
Tragedies almost always feature stories about kings or nobles
The history of drama extends back 2,500 years.
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the most common example of a tragic flaw?
Nearsightedness
Having a bad temper
a lack of trust in one's friends
excessive pride
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