UIUC THEA 110 EXAM 1 COMPLETE
STUDY GUIDE
◉ what is meant by "point of attack" regarding the plot?
when the first battle happens in a tragedy
the point in the storyline where the plot begins
the beginning of the story
none of the above. Answer: the point in the storyline where the plot
begins
◉ what are Aristotle's 6 parts of a play?
plot, character, idea, music, language, spectacle
surprise, suspense, plot, exposition, climax, idea
prologue, plot, parados, episode, stasimon, epilogue
men, women, gods, demons, time, place, tragedy. Answer: plot,
character, idea, music, language, spectacle
◉ why are plays typically 2-3 hours long?
,it is the time between lunch and dinner
it is the time between dinner and bedtime
that is long as a human can sit before they get restless
both a and b. Answer: both a and b
◉ what are the 3 unities?
time, place, action
plot, character, spectacle
acting, singing, dancing
day, month, year. Answer: time, place, action
◉ regarding Roman theatre design, what was the Pulpitum?
the facade behind the acting area
a stage curtain
a raised stage area
the seating area. Answer: a raised stage area
◉ acrobatics play an important role in Chinese Theatre.
true
,false. Answer: true
◉ which of these is a type of Japanese theatre?
Yes
Noh
Maybe
none of the above. Answer: Noh
◉ since the 1970's which American born composer has dominated
the musical theatre?
Larson
Schwartz
Sondheim
Disney. Answer: Sondheim
◉ In what country did Comedia del Arte begin?
England
France
Greece
, Italy. Answer: Italy
◉ what was Brecht's most popular play?
Three Penny Opera
Spurt of Blood
Waiting for Godot
all of the above. Answer: Three Penny Opera
◉ what type of theatre can you find in Grand Forks, ND?
community
educational
national tours
all of these. Answer: all of these
◉ what is meant by "stageability"?
that plays are actually take place on a stage
that the play actually be performed
that what happens on the stage can actually be achieved
STUDY GUIDE
◉ what is meant by "point of attack" regarding the plot?
when the first battle happens in a tragedy
the point in the storyline where the plot begins
the beginning of the story
none of the above. Answer: the point in the storyline where the plot
begins
◉ what are Aristotle's 6 parts of a play?
plot, character, idea, music, language, spectacle
surprise, suspense, plot, exposition, climax, idea
prologue, plot, parados, episode, stasimon, epilogue
men, women, gods, demons, time, place, tragedy. Answer: plot,
character, idea, music, language, spectacle
◉ why are plays typically 2-3 hours long?
,it is the time between lunch and dinner
it is the time between dinner and bedtime
that is long as a human can sit before they get restless
both a and b. Answer: both a and b
◉ what are the 3 unities?
time, place, action
plot, character, spectacle
acting, singing, dancing
day, month, year. Answer: time, place, action
◉ regarding Roman theatre design, what was the Pulpitum?
the facade behind the acting area
a stage curtain
a raised stage area
the seating area. Answer: a raised stage area
◉ acrobatics play an important role in Chinese Theatre.
true
,false. Answer: true
◉ which of these is a type of Japanese theatre?
Yes
Noh
Maybe
none of the above. Answer: Noh
◉ since the 1970's which American born composer has dominated
the musical theatre?
Larson
Schwartz
Sondheim
Disney. Answer: Sondheim
◉ In what country did Comedia del Arte begin?
England
France
Greece
, Italy. Answer: Italy
◉ what was Brecht's most popular play?
Three Penny Opera
Spurt of Blood
Waiting for Godot
all of the above. Answer: Three Penny Opera
◉ what type of theatre can you find in Grand Forks, ND?
community
educational
national tours
all of these. Answer: all of these
◉ what is meant by "stageability"?
that plays are actually take place on a stage
that the play actually be performed
that what happens on the stage can actually be achieved
