French Theater History Quiz

What period does the French Neoclassical Theater explore?

• 18th century France

• 16th century France

• 17th century France

• 19th century France

What was the first permanent theater in France?

• The Comédie-Française

• The Théâtre de l'Odéon

• The Hotel de Bourgogne

• The Palais Garnier

What were the first French theaters converted from?

• Churches

• Tennis courts

• Barns

• Castles

When did performances typically happen in French Renaissance theaters?

• In the morning

• At noon

• In the afternoon

• In the evening

When were women allowed to perform in theater companies?

• After 1507

• After 1607

• After 1707

• After 1807

What was the typical number of actors in theater companies?

• 5-10 actors

• 8-12 actors

• 10-15 actors

• 12-20 actors

Which king tried to improve actors' reputation?

• King Louis XIV

• King Louis XIII

• King Henry VIII

• King Charles II

What did comedy in the French Renaissance mix with ancient sources?

• Tragedy

• Drama

• Medieval farce

• Opera

Which character in French Renaissance comedy was known as a wily servant?

• Gros-Guillaume

• Turlupin

• Gaultier

• Pierrot

What type of characters did Gros-Guillaume play in comedy troupes?

• Old men

• Young lovers

• Fat characters

• Villains