Year 9 History of Theatre Quiz

Year 9 History of Theatre Quiz

8th Grade

10 Qs

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Year 9 History of Theatre Quiz

Year 9 History of Theatre Quiz

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name some of the earliest forms of drama that we know about.

Folk tales, historical narratives, Greek Theatre.

Storytelling, Ritual, Greek Theatre.

Epic poetry, dance performances, Roman theatre.

Mythological reenactments, solo performances, mediaeval pageantsGrgr

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 What was the festival called in Greek theatre where plays were performed as part of a competition?

The Festival of Apollo.

The Panhellenic Games.

 The Thespian Festival.

The Festival of Dionysus.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of stage is a Greek theatre?

An amphitheatre.

 A circular arena.

An open-air theatre.

A proscenium stage.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

 What was the function of a chorus in Greek theatre?

To perform dance numbers and music interludes

To act as a narrator and guide the plot.

To represent and reflect the views of the people and comment on the story.

To provide comic relief and entertain the audience.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How and why did the Church in Medieval times use drama to tell their stories?

To entertain the masses.

To promote charity, they produced morality tales.

To teach history, they developed historical dramas.

To get their congregation to lead good and moral lives, they created mystery plays.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a morality play?

A play which asks you to consider your own morals and persuades you to live a good life, otherwise Death will come for you.

A comedic play about everyday life and its absurdities.

A tragic play focused on the consequences of poor decisions.

A play that critiques societal norms through satire.

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

 Name three stock Commedia characters.

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