Unit 1: Quiz 1

In primitive times, _________ was the basis of theatre.

• shaman

• audience

• imitation

• hunting

We know little for certain of how the theatre evolved during primitive times.

• True

• False

What was re-enacted during the primitive times that many believe was the start of theatre?

• How to cook

• A hunt

• A dance

• A song

During primitive times, the hunters were considered (a)   and the animal skins were considered​ (b)   .

• actors
• costumes
• singers
• musicians
• dresses
• food

Match the following types of drama

• Comedy

• describes plays that address a serious subject.

• Drama

• a form of drama in which events lead to the downfall of the protagonist.

• Tragedy

• a form of drama that is humorous and has happy endings.

Greek theatre began in the religious festivals that honored _______________.

• God

• Aristotle

• Sophocles

• Dionysus

According to the Greeks, the name of the first actor was (a)   .

• Thespis
• Aristotle
• Dionysus
• Medea

The Greeks used make-up to play different characters.

• True

• False

Match the following

• Tragedy

• Plays that made fun of the Greek legends

• Comedy

• Dramas in which the main character suffers a tragic ending

• Satyr

• dramas with a light, humorous, and happy ending