Drama and Play Quiz

What is a drama or play?

• A non-fictional story meant to be read in a book.

• A fictional story meant to be acted out on a stage by a cast of characters.

• A type of musical performance.

• A written work that is never performed.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a play?

• To provide a detailed analysis of historical events.

• To entertain an audience through acted performances.

• To serve as a visual art piece in a gallery.

• To be read silently by individuals for personal study.

Who is responsible for writing a drama or play?

• A director

• A playwright

• An actor

• A producer

How is a play typically divided?

• Into acts

• Into chapters

• Into scenes

• Into volumes

Do all plays have characters?

• No, some plays have no characters.

• Yes, but only main characters.

• Yes, all plays have a cast of characters.

• No, plays are based on monologues only.

What is dialogue in the context of a play?

• The instructions for the set design.

• The thoughts of a character written down.

• What the characters say aloud while acting.

• The summary of the play's plot.

What are Stage Directions in a play?

• Directions that specify the location of the play.

• Instructions that tell the characters how to act while they are on stage.

• The movements of the audience during the play.

• The script that the characters memorize.

During a high school drama class, what are Stage Directions?

• Directions that specify the location of the school's auditorium.

• Instructions that tell the students how to act while they are performing on stage.

• The movements of the audience during the school play.

• The script that the students memorize for their performance.

Are stage directions read aloud by the characters during a play?

• Yes, always.

• Only in certain types of plays.

• No, they are acted out.

• Yes, but only by the narrator.

In a Broadway production of 'Hamilton', are the stage directions read aloud by the characters?

• Yes, always.

• Only in certain types of plays.

• No, they are acted out.

• Yes, but only by the narrator.