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,Theatre, Brief, 12e (Cohen)Chapter 1 What Is Theatre?
1) The word "theatre" comes from the Greek theatron, which means
A) acting place.
B) seeing place.
C) singing place.
D) listening place.
Answer: B
Learning Objective: Recall the different meanings of "theatre."
Bloom's: Remember
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2) What is the relationship between "child's play" and the theatre?
A) Both are unconcerned with serious issues and focus only on having fun.
B) Both can be easily categorized into different genres, such as comedy and tragedy.
C) Both involve acting out different roles.
D) They are, in fact, nothing alike.
Answer: C
Learning Objective: Recall the connection between theatre and playing.
Bloom's: Remember
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3) Which of the following is NOT a possible meaning of "theatre"?
A) the building where the play is performed
B) the company of players
C) a major downtown ticket center
D) the occupation of acting, directing, designing, building, crewing, managing, producing, and
playwriting
Answer: C
Learning Objective: Recall the different meanings of "theatre."
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4) The minimal requirement for a theatre "building" is
A) a platform and an orchestra pit.
B) a curtain and bleachers.
C) a director and actors.
D) a place to act and a place to watch.
Answer: D
Learning Objective: Recognize the different aspects of the theatre building.
Bloom's: Understand
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,5) One term for a long-standing, collective group of theatre practitioners who have worked
together is
A) corporation.
B) collection.
C) troupe.
D) posse.
Answer: C
Learning Objective: Define "theatre company."
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6) Which theatrical craft fits the following description? Technicians execute in proper sequence,
and with carefully rehearsed timing, the light and sound cues, the shifting of scenery, the
placement and return of properties, and the assignment, laundering, repair, and change of
costumes.
A) house managing
B) producing
C) directing
D) crewing
Answer: D
Learning Objective: Recall the different crafts involved in the work of theatre.
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7) The task of securing all necessary personnel, space, and financing; supervising all production
and promotion efforts; fielding all legal matters; and distributing the proceeds derived from
receipts falls to the
A) stage manager.
B) producer.
C) director.
D) manager.
Answer: B
Learning Objective: Recall the different crafts involved in the work of theatre.
Bloom's: Remember
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, 8) The responsibilities for admitting, seating, and providing for the general comfort of the
audience fall to the
A) house manager.
B) assistant stage manager.
C) director.
D) designer.
Answer: A
Learning Objective: Recall the different crafts involved in the work of theatre.
Bloom's: Remember
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9) The person who controls and develops the artistic product and provides it with a unified vision
is the
A) builder.
B) director.
C) producer.
D) stage manager.
Answer: B
Learning Objective: Recall the different crafts involved in the work of theatre.
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10) Which of the following theatrical crafts is usually executed away from the theatre building
and its associated shops?
A) running
B) producing
C) stage managing
D) playwriting
Answer: D
Learning Objective: Recall the different crafts involved in the work of theatre.
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11) Historically, theatres have developed in close relationship to
A) eating places.
B) medicinal baths.
C) sports activities.
D) political events.
Answer: C
Learning Objective: Recall the connection between theatre and playing.
Bloom's: Remember
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