Cambridge IGCSE Drama Quiz

What is 'blocking' in theatre?

• The path traced by an actor’s movement on stage

• The audience's seating arrangement

• The lighting setup for a scene

• The script of a play

What does 'catharsis' refer to in drama?

• The emotional release experienced by the audience

• The climax of the play

• The setting of the stage

• The dialogue between characters

What is a 'monologue'?

• A type of stage direction

• A scene with multiple actors

• A speech by one actor

• A conversation between two characters

Which term describes the physical surroundings visible to the audience?

• Props

• Costume

• Backdrop

• Set

What is 'improvisation' in drama?

• A rehearsal technique

• A scripted performance

• A type of lighting design

• Spontaneous creation of dialogue and action

What does 'downstage' refer to?

• The area above the stage

• The area closer to the audience

• The area further from the audience

• The backstage area

What is the purpose of 'stage management'?

• To direct the actors

• To write the script

• To design the set

• To organize practical elements of a performance

What is a 'flashback' in a play?

• A character's internal monologue

• A moment of silence

• A scene that goes back in time

• A type of lighting effect

What does 'audience configuration' refer to?

• The lighting setup for the audience

• The design of the stage set

• The seating layout of the actors

• The arrangement of the audience in relation to the stage

What is 'tension' in a theatrical context?

• The dialogue between characters

• The lighting effects used in a scene

• The physical movement of actors

• The atmosphere created by unresolved situations