UIUC THEA 110 EXAM 1 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE TWO
◉ what can language tell us about a character in a play?
definitively tells us how old the character is
can tell us about their social class and education
tells us everything we need to know about the plot of the play
none of the above. Answer: can tell us about their social class and
education
◉ what is meant by the term protagonist when referring to
character?
the villain
the confidant
the central character
the comic relief. Answer: the central character
◉ Aristotle's treatise on Greek Theatre was titled Poetics
,true
false. Answer: true
◉ the Greeks and Romans used which types of stages?
black box
facade
proscenium
arena. Answer: facade
◉ what was different between Greek and Roman theaters
physically?
Romans only had semi-circular orchestras
Romans had permanent raised stages
Greek theatres seating area did not touch the skene
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ what has to happen to make surprise and suspense work?
anticipation
set up
,no accidents
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ how can we learn information about a play before we see it?
read the play
visit web sites
read reviews
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ accidents enhance the meaning of the play because they are not
expected.
true
false. Answer: false
◉ what is a convention, as pertaining to seeing a performance?
a gathering of actors
an accepted way of doing things
when an audience sees a play
, showing political beliefs of a culture. Answer: an accepted way of
doing things
◉ what takes all day in Kathakali theatre?
the dancing
putting on the make up
setting up the stage
all the above. Answer: putting on the make up
◉ acrobatics play an important role in Chinese Theatre.
true
false. Answer: true
◉ which of the following is a character type in Chinese Opera?
old man
warrior
clown
all the above. Answer: all the above
STUDY GUIDE TWO
◉ what can language tell us about a character in a play?
definitively tells us how old the character is
can tell us about their social class and education
tells us everything we need to know about the plot of the play
none of the above. Answer: can tell us about their social class and
education
◉ what is meant by the term protagonist when referring to
character?
the villain
the confidant
the central character
the comic relief. Answer: the central character
◉ Aristotle's treatise on Greek Theatre was titled Poetics
,true
false. Answer: true
◉ the Greeks and Romans used which types of stages?
black box
facade
proscenium
arena. Answer: facade
◉ what was different between Greek and Roman theaters
physically?
Romans only had semi-circular orchestras
Romans had permanent raised stages
Greek theatres seating area did not touch the skene
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ what has to happen to make surprise and suspense work?
anticipation
set up
,no accidents
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ how can we learn information about a play before we see it?
read the play
visit web sites
read reviews
all the above. Answer: all the above
◉ accidents enhance the meaning of the play because they are not
expected.
true
false. Answer: false
◉ what is a convention, as pertaining to seeing a performance?
a gathering of actors
an accepted way of doing things
when an audience sees a play
, showing political beliefs of a culture. Answer: an accepted way of
doing things
◉ what takes all day in Kathakali theatre?
the dancing
putting on the make up
setting up the stage
all the above. Answer: putting on the make up
◉ acrobatics play an important role in Chinese Theatre.
true
false. Answer: true
◉ which of the following is a character type in Chinese Opera?
old man
warrior
clown
all the above. Answer: all the above
