Greek theater was often of what genre ?

Related Mcqs:

1. Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debra Schwartz, Greek “new comedy” was often characterized as being ?

   A. Highly sexual
   B. Violent
   C. Satirical
   D. Dull and political

2. Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debora Schwartz, Greek “old comedy” was often characterized as being ?

   A. Highly sexual
   B. Not comedic at all
   C. Satirical and political
   D. Grounded in religion

3. Many of William Shakespeare’s plays were performed at what theater in Elizabethan England ?

   A. “The Curtain”
   B. “The Globe”
   C. “The Rose”
   D. “The Anchor”

4. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the Globe theater in Elizabethan England ?

   A. It burned down and was reconstructed hundreds of years later.
   B. It was situated on the Thames River.
   C. It was lit from natural sunlight as well as by candle light.
   D. All of the above

5. In 1613 the Globe Theater burned down during a production of which play ?

   A. King John
   B. Richard II
   C. Henry VIII
   D. Henry V

6. In which year Globe theater got fire and destroyed ?

   A. 1610
   B. 1611
   C. 1612
   D. 1613

7. Which of the following statements best describes the worldview represented by postmodern theater ?

   A. The world is a bright and interesting place.
   B. Universal truth doesn’t exist, and audience members must discover truth for themselves.
   C. The world is so complex that it does not require literature or theater.
   D. Mainstream audiences are so shallow that it is not worth writing plays for them.

8. Which of the following has been a significant development in British theater since the abolition of censorship in 1968 ?

   A. the rise of workshops and the collaborative ethos
   B. the diversifying impact of playwrights from the former colonies
   C. the death of the musical
   D. all but C

9. According to a theater licensing act, repealed in 1843, what was meant by “legitimate” drama ?

   A. The dramaturge and playwright had to be related.
   B. All of the actors were male.
   C. All of the actors were British.
   D. The play was spoken.

10. According to a theater licensing act, repealed in 1843, what was meant by \legitimate\ drama ?

    A. The dramaturge and playwright had to be related.
    B. All of the actors were male.
    C. All of the actors were British.
    D. The play was spoken.