Modern Drama: Theater of the Absurd

The "Theater of the Absurd" is a term coined by _____ which refers to works that express the thought of human existence that has no meaning or purpose.

• Samuel Beckett

• Martin Esslin

• Albert Camus

The Theater of the Absurd illustrates the philosophy of Albert Camus in The Myth of _____ that speaks of life with no inherent meaning in it.

• Daedalus

• Prometheus

• Sisyphus

The Theater of the Absurd is influenced by _____, a philosophical theory which states people are free agents who have control over their choices and actions.

• Existentialism

• Perennialism

• Constructivism

What major historical event triggers the rise of the "Theater of the Absurd" as a revolutionary theater movement?

• World War I

• French Revolution

• World War II

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Theater of the Absurd?

• Questions of Existence

• Logical Speeches and Meaningful Plots

• Distrust in Language

• The vagueness of Time, Place, and Character

In Samuel Beckett's Play, "Waiting for Godot," he is one of the two main characters who seems to be the more responsible and mature of the two main characters.

• Estragon

• Vladimir

• Pozzo

• Lucky

What is the name of the man in blonde hair, who carries a bag and stool?

• Estragon

• Vladimir

• Pozzo

• Lucky

This is one of the themes of the play, "Waiting for Godot" in which it refers to a philosophical belief that all values are baseless and that nothing can be known or communicated.

• Nihilism

• Rationalism

• Hedonism

What are the possible themes of the play, "Waiting for Godot?" Select all that apply.

• Humor and the Absurd

• Waiting, Boredom, and Nihilism

• Perspective of Hope

• Modernism

TRUE or FALSE?

The concept of time in the play, "Waiting for Godot" is well-established.

• TRUE

• FALSE