Quiz on the History of Drama and Theater

Where did Ancient Greek drama originate?

• Corinth

• Athens

• Rome

• Sparta

Which type of play explores good vs. evil?

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Melodrama

• Farce

What type of medieval play depicted Christ's crucifixion?

• Mystery play

• Morality play

• Passion play

• Miracle play

Who was a key playwright during the English Renaissance?

• George Bernard Shaw

• Anton Chekhov

• Christopher Marlowe

• Henrik Ibsen

What is a characteristic of Restoration drama?

• Focus on lower-class struggles

• Return of theater after a ban

• Depiction of ancient myths

• Emphasis on silent performances

Which playwright wrote 'A Doll's House'?

• Oscar Wilde

• Henrik Ibsen

• Eugene O'Neill

• Arthur Miller

What type of play is 'The Importance of Being Earnest'?

• Tragedy

• Musical

• Comedy

• Drama

What was a common theme in 19th and 20th-century theater?

• Romantic love

• Social issues

• Historical events

• Fantasy worlds

Which playwright is known for 'Death of a Salesman'?

• Arthur Miller

• Thornton Wilder

• Eugene O'Neill

• Christopher Marlowe

What type of plays were Miracle/Mystery plays?

• Tragic dramas

• Satirical comedies

• Stories of saints and Bible tales

• Allegories of virtues