Theatre Knowledge Quiz

True or False: Dialogue is a spoken exchange between two or more characters, while a monologue is spoken by a single character.

• True

• False

True or False: The climax of a play usually occurs near the beginning of the plot.

• True

• False

True or False: A director’s primary role is to manage lighting and sound cues.

• True

• False

Which part of the plot introduces the characters and setting?

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Resolution

In theatre, the term "upstage" means:

• Near the audience

• Offstage

• In the center

• Farthest from the audience

Which of the following roles is responsible for overseeing the visual elements of the stage, including furniture and props?

• Set designer

• Costume designer

• Light designer

• Director

When actors speak clearly and make each word understood, they are practicing:

• Projection

• Articulation

• Inflection

• Tone

Which part of a plot diagram leads directly to the climax?

• Rising Action

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

A character delivering a lengthy speech to someone else on stage is giving a:

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Aside

• Soliloquy

A character delivering a lengthy speech to themselves on stage is giving a:

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Aside

• Soliloquy