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This comprehensive TH-210 Intro to Theatre study bundle provides an all-in-one preparation tool for Dr. Phyllis Wong’s notoriously detailed capstone exam. It features a 100 - question practice test with bolded answers and italicized rationales, ensuring you understand the "why" behind Aristotelian elements , Greek terminology, and modern production roles [2, 3]. Also included is a high-yield Cheat Sheet covering essential play specifics for Antigone and A Midsummer Night's Dream , designed to help you ace the terminology and structural analysis sections of the test [1, 4]. True or False: The Empty Pot is a story that reminds us that telling the truth is a courageous act. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :Catharsis is a greek word meaning: a. deliverance from bad deeds b. execution of difficult decisions c. purgation of emotions particularly pity and fear. d. consumption of food and wine - CORRECT ANSWER c. purgation of emotions particularly pity and fear. QUESTION :What is the main conflict in "Antigone"? a. Clash between divine law and human law b. Rivalry between two gods c. A love triangle d. War between two city-states - CORRECT ANSWER a. Clash between divine law and human law
QUESTION :The concept of ___________ refers to the over-inflated self confidence and arrogance that befalls tragic heroes, such as Creon. a. hubris b. crisis c. nemesis d. catharsis - CORRECT ANSWER a. hubris QUESTION :What is the MAIN dramatic function of the chorus in Antigone? a. To offer commentary and insight on the action from the people. b. To provide comic relief c. To engage in dialogue with the main characters d. To serve as a direct mouthpiece for the playwright's views - CORRECT ANSWER a. To offer commentary and insight on the action from the people. QUESTION :Aristotle claimed that theatre came from a ritual called the dithyramb which was a hymn that was sung at the altar of the God ____________. a. Thespis b. Dionysus c. Deus d. Zeus - CORRECT ANSWER b. Dionysus QUESTION :True or False: In Greek times, theatre was inherently political and meant to question and challenge status quo. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :True or False: Tragedy is derived from a Greek word that means "goat song." - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :True or False: Satyr plays are the highest form of play and use elevated language and gestures. - CORRECT ANSWER False
QUESTION :Aristotle argued that a tragedy should feature a character of ____________ who experiences a downfall due to an error or frailty. a. civility b. villainy c. nobility d. naivety - CORRECT ANSWER c. nobility QUESTION :Legend has it, ____________ stepped away from a chorus and played an individual role and spoke to the chorus and became a character. This is how the role of an actor developed. a. Dionysus b. Polyneices c. Thespis d. Eteocles - CORRECT ANSWER c. Thespis QUESTION :True or False: Greek comedy was lude, bawdy and often included phallic symbols.
- CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :True or False: Theater is unique because it is the only art form where the medium and the subject are exactly the same. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :Athens was an ancient democracy that considered which group of people as citizens: a. men b. men and women c. men, women and slaves d. men, women, slaves and children - CORRECT ANSWER a. men
QUESTION :Match the following playwright's with their signature style: Wise, Warrior, Activist Euripedes Aeschylus Sophocles - CORRECT ANSWER Euripedes - The Activist Aeschylus - The Warrior Sophocles - The Wise QUESTION :True or False: The Greeks would show violence on stage - CORRECT ANSWER False QUESTION :What famous line does Antigone utter in defense of her actions? a. "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." b. "I am the master of my fate; I am the commander of my soul." c. "To be or not to be, that is the question." d. "An unjust law is no law at all." - CORRECT ANSWER d. "An unjust law is no law at all." QUESTION :True or False: Antigone does not want Ismene to tell anyone that she is burying Polyneices - CORRECT ANSWER False QUESTION :True or False: When Creon captures Antigone, she is terrified and denies everything. - CORRECT ANSWER False QUESTION :Who convinces Creon to change his mind about Antigone's sentence? a. Choragos b. Teiresias c. Sentry
e. how each color will appear under tinted theatrical lights - CORRECT ANSWER d. All of these. QUESTION :Please match the correct definition with the style of set design:
- Sets are lifelike imitations of real life.
- Sets are not entirely lifelike because some elements are stylized.
- Sets may reflect the mind or thoughts of one of the characters.
- A certain piece of scenery, a costume or light may represent the essence of the entire environment. Terms: Symbolism, Expressionism, Realism, Suggested or Selective Realism - CORRECT ANSWER Realism: Sets are lifelike imitations of real life. Suggested or Selective realism: Sets are not entirely lifelike because some elements are stylized. Expressionism: Sets may reflect the mind or thoughts of one of the characters. Symbolism: A certain piece of scenery, a costume or light may represent the essence of the entire environment. QUESTION :This type of stage is called a: a. black box b. arena c. proscenium d. thrust - CORRECT ANSWER d. thrust QUESTION :In the song "The Room Where It Happens," Aaron Burr sings, "No one really knows how the game is played / The art of the trade / How the sausage gets made." What is the metaphorical meaning behind the phrase "the room where it happens" in this context? a. It signifies a romantic rendezvous between characters. b. It symbolizes the location of a critical battle during the Revolutionary War.
c. It refers to a secret hideout where the characters plot their actions. d. It represents the inner circle of decision-making and negotiation in politics. - CORRECT ANSWER d. It represents the inner circle of decision-making and negotiation in politics. QUESTION :In the song "My Shot" from the musical Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton sings, "I am not throwing away my shot." What does the phrase "not throwing away my shot" symbolize in the context of the song at the opening of the show? a. It represents Alexander Hamilton's determination to seize opportunities and make the most of his chances. b. It refers to a literal gunshot in a duel. c. It describes Hamilton's intention to resign from his political position. d. It signifies Hamilton's reluctance to join the Revolutionary War. - CORRECT ANSWER a. It represents Alexander Hamilton's determination to seize opportunities and make the most of his chances. QUESTION :True or False: Music can evoke specific emotions, heightening the audience's emotional engagement with the characters and the storyline. It can intensify dramatic tension or create a sense of anticipation, which influences the perception of time within the narrative. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :Hamilton is a play that blends the following types of music EXCEPT: a. folk b. R&B c. soul d. hip hop - CORRECT ANSWER a. folk QUESTION :True or False: Sound designers play an insignificant role in theatre. - CORRECT ANSWER False QUESTION :The production of Hamilton that you watched was done on a:
a. evoke mood. b. construct the scaffolding to hold all the lights. c. make sure the lights work. d. hang the lights properly. - CORRECT ANSWER a. evoke mood. QUESTION :True or False: A set designer creates detailed sketches, plans and models that align with the director's vision and the overall theme of the production. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :This set is an example of: a. None of these b. suggested realism d. expressionism e. realism - CORRECT ANSWER d. expressionism QUESTION :Match the correct type of makeup with its purpose: Straight Makeup, Character Makeup
- Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to make their features more 3D and more visible under the bright theatrical lights.
- Attempts to transform the way an actor looks. - CORRECT ANSWER Straight Makeup: Doesn't change the actors looks but attempts to make their features more 3D and more visible under the bright theatrical lights. Character Makeup: Attempts to transform the way an actor looks. QUESTION :What are the items circled in red? a. set decoration and set prop b. 2 set props
c. set decoration and hand prop d. set prop & hand prop - CORRECT ANSWER d. set prop & hand prop QUESTION :What kind of stage lighting is this? a. Focused light b. Unmotivated light c. Motivated light d. Nonmotivated light - CORRECT ANSWER c. Motivated light QUESTION :How does dramatic criticism differ from reviews? a. It provides scholarly analysis and interpretation. b. It aims to draw people to particular productions. c. It offers opinions and ratings about plays. d. It focuses on consumer reports for theatre performances. - CORRECT ANSWER a. It provides scholarly analysis and interpretation. QUESTION :According to Goethe's formula for analysis, what is the main purpose of asking the question "What is the artist trying to do?" a. To evaluate the play's elements separately. b. To understand the playwright's opinions about the play. c. To compare the play with others of its genre. d. To determine the direction of your analysis and identify the artist's intention. - CORRECT ANSWER d. To determine the direction of your analysis and identify the artist's intention. QUESTION :Aristotle deconstructed plays into 6 elements and they are: a. plot, character, thought, diction, spectacle and song b. chorus, dance, mimesis, catharsis, breaking of the 4th wall and speech
b. Willing Suspension of Disbelief c. Reality Check d. Imaginary Integration - CORRECT ANSWER b. Willing Suspension of Disbelief QUESTION :Presentational theatre differs from representational theatre in that: a. Actors do not acknowledge the audience. b. Actors openly acknowledge the audience and may invite participation. c. It involves minimal audience participation. d. It aims for complete realism on stage. - CORRECT ANSWER b. Actors openly acknowledge the audience and may invite participation. QUESTION :What term describes the imaginary boundary that separates the actors and the audience, particularly in representational theatre? a. Parados b. Fifth Wall c. Proscenium d. Fourth Wall - CORRECT ANSWER d. Fourth Wall QUESTION :What is the primary goal of reviews in the context of theatre? a. To warn the audience about certain productions. b. To provide a deep scholarly analysis of a play. c. To tell people whether or not a show is worth watching. d. To give a discriminating interpretation and analysis of a play. - CORRECT ANSWER c. To tell people whether or not a show is worth watching. QUESTION :The following are all questions of play analysis according to von Goethe EXCEPT for: a. What is the artist trying to do?
b. Is it worth doing? c. What is the central conflict driving the plot? d. How well has the artist done it? - CORRECT ANSWER c. What is the central conflict driving the plot? QUESTION :In the National Theatre in London's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, which of the following descriptions most accurately exemplifies how the character of Puck is portrayed? a. With a modern, edgy twist, incorporating acrobatics and tattered street wear. b. As a more sinister, dark character than in traditional interpretations. c. Using innovative puppetry to bring the character to life. d. As a traditional fairy servant to Oberon. - CORRECT ANSWER a. With a modern, edgy twist, incorporating acrobatics and tattered street wear. QUESTION :What unique directorial choice was made in the National Theatre's production regarding the relationship between Titania and Oberon? a. Their characters were merged into a single role, blurring their identities. b. They were portrayed as human characters who stumble into the fairy world. c. They were portrayed as rivals, each leading their own faction of fairies. d. Their roles were reversed, with Titania seeking to enchant Oberon. - CORRECT ANSWER d. Their roles were reversed, with Titania seeking to enchant Oberon. QUESTION :In the National Theatre in London's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the stage and style of theatre would best be described as: a. Proscenium & Traditional Theatre b. Arena & Immersive Theatre c. Open Air & Realism d. Thrust & Period Theatre - CORRECT ANSWER b. Arena & Immersive Theatre
a. heart beats b. drum beats c. hoof beats d. beets - CORRECT ANSWER a. heart beats QUESTION :True or False: In Shakespeare's time, all the roles including female roles were played by men and young boys. - CORRECT ANSWER True QUESTION :How do you spell his name? a. Shackspeare b. Shakspear c. Shakespeare d. Shakespear - CORRECT ANSWER c. Shakespeare QUESTION :How does Dr. Phyl want you to format the title of plays that you are writing about? a. Bold the title of the play b. Underline the title of the play d. Italicize the title of the play e. Underline and italicize the title of the play - CORRECT ANSWER d. Italicize the title of the play QUESTION :Which slang or conversational/colloquial terms should you avoid when writing your performance critique? Select ALL that apply. Options: "totally" "slay" "good job"
"on point" "cool" any cuss words unless they are in the play itself "vibe" - CORRECT ANSWER All QUESTION :What are some BEST practices you should consider before submitting a paper for grading? Select ALL that apply.
- Schedule an appointment with your professor or TA's to make sure you are on the right track.
- Check that you have your paper formatted correctly.
- Read through the ENTIRE assignment and RUBRIC to know what is expected of you.
- Procrastinate and turn in your paper at 11:59pm on the due date and then tell the professor that you tried to submit it and to please not dock your points because for some reason it didn't go through until 12:03am.
- Proofread your paper ALOUD before submitting.
- Have a peer review your paper.
- Run your paper through a spell checker before submitting. - CORRECT ANSWER All except procrastinate QUESTION :Which statement provides the most SPECIFIC and INFORMATIVE analysis of the actor's portrayal of Romeo in this adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet? a. In this scene, Romeo holds Juliet's gaze with intensity and desire. He positions his body lower so that he has to gaze up at her while at the same time grasping her hand tightly. b. His body and his facial expression communicate both a desire for Juliet and a recognition of his own position as an outsider. c. Romeo really shows how he is deeply in love with Juliet in this scene by how he looks at her. d. The actor did an incredible job showing how he is falling in love with the other actor perfectly. This scene gives me all the feels because their chemistry is electric. She looks amazed and he looks intense. - CORRECT ANSWER a. In this scene, Romeo holds Juliet's gaze with
women's fashion in the 18th century and suggests a level of elevated social status and formality in their characters. QUESTION :Which elements should you include in your performance critique? Select ALL that apply.
- Abbreviations, slang and text speech.
- A Conclusion
- AI generated paragraphs
- A strong and clear thesis statement
- Three body paragraphs analyzing production elements of the show your watched.
- Proper spelling, grammar, sentence structure and punctuation.
- 3 screenshots from the production. - CORRECT ANSWER All except abbreviations and AI QUESTION :Which songs were featured in the National Theatre's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream. Select ALL that apply.
- Love On Top - Beyonce
- Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Iz Kamakawiwo'Ole
- Lift Me Up - Rihanna
- I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash - CORRECT ANSWER - Love On Top - Beyonce
- I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash QUESTION :What is the equation for conflict, as described in the text in The Art of Playwriting? a. Desire + Resolution = Conflict b. Desire + Obstacle = Conflict c. Compromise + Obstacle = Conflict
d. Obstacle + Emotion = Conflict - CORRECT ANSWER b. Desire + Obstacle = Conflict QUESTION :Read the following dialogue between Sarah and Mark and determine the most appropriate subtext for Sarah's statement: Dialogue: Sarah: "Did you enjoy your evening out with your friends last night?" Mark: "Yeah, it was fun. We went to that new restaurant." Sarah: "Must be nice to have so much free time." Mark: "Well, I just wanted to unwind after a long week." a. Sarah is genuinely interested in Mark's evening and wishes she had more free time. b. Sarah is envious of Mark's social life and is indirectly expressing her loneliness. c. Sarah is implying that Mark should have spent his time more productively. d. Sarah is making fun of Mark's choice to go to a new restaurant. - CORRECT ANSWER b. Sarah is envious of Mark's social life and is indirectly expressing her loneliness. QUESTION :What does "subtext" refer to in the context of dialogue in a play? a. The primary message that characters are trying to convey. b. The explicit meaning of a character's words. c. The use of metaphors and similes to enhance dialogue. d. The hidden meaning beneath a character's words, revealing their true intentions. - CORRECT ANSWER d. The hidden meaning beneath a character's words, revealing their true intentions. QUESTION :How does rhythm in dialogue create a pattern and evoke an emotional response? a. By incorporating metaphorical language b. By adjusting the sounds and speed in which the lines are delivered. c. By repeating the same words for emphasis
