Question 1

A question that is NOT one of the criteria by which to judge a play and a production is

Accepted Answer

The criteria for judging a play and production typically involve understanding the intentions and evaluating their achievement and worth, not necessarily whether the audience appreciated them.

Question 2

A critic might offer background information about the

Accepted Answer

A critic can provide background information on the playwright, the subject matter of the play, and the style of the production, making all options correct.

Question 3

A critic usually has more ________ than a reviewer.

Accepted Answer

A critic typically has more time, space, and knowledge to analyze and evaluate a work in depth compared to a reviewer.

Question 4

Which of the following usually works for a television station, a newspaper, or a magazine and reports on what has occurred at the theatre?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following usually works for...

Question 5

Which of the following attempts to go into greater detail in describing or analyzing a theatre event?

Accepted Answer

A critic typically provides a more in-depth analysis and detailed examination of a theatre event compared to a reviewer.

Question 6

Which of the following will often try to explain how the theatre event fits into a category or genre, or into the body of the playwright's work?

Accepted Answer

A critic often analyzes and interprets the theatre event in the context of genre or the playwright's body of work, providing a deeper understanding beyond just a review.

Question 7

Which of the following is usually restricted by time, space, or both?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is usually restricted...

Question 8

Which of the following is frequently limited in terms of experience and theatrical background?

Accepted Answer

Reviewers are often limited in terms of experience and theatrical background compared to critics, who typically have more in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field.

Question 9

Which of the following attempts to analyze a theatre event very closely?

Accepted Answer

A critic analyzes a theatre event very closely, providing in-depth evaluation and interpretation, whereas a reviewer typically offers a more general overview and opinion.

Question 10

Which of the following might offer an opinion about whether or not the event is worth seeing?

Accepted Answer

Both a reviewer and a critic typically offer opinions on events, assessing their quality and worthiness of being seen.

Question 11

Which of the following attempts to put the theatre event into a larger context?

Accepted Answer

A critic analyzes and evaluates a theatre event, placing it within a broader cultural, historical, or artistic context.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of a dramaturg?

Accepted Answer

The director typically determines the style of the play, while the dramaturg supports by providing research and context.

Question 13

Because a "collective mind"
is created when a large number of people are gathered into a group, the background of the individual spectator has little to do with the theatre experience.

Accepted Answer

Theatre experiences can be influenced by the individual backgrounds of spectators, as personal experiences, cultural context, and prior knowledge can shape how they perceive and interpret a performance.

Question 14

Women comprised the largest part of the audience in ancient Greece.

Accepted Answer

In ancient Greece, women were generally not allowed to attend public events such as theater performances, which were predominantly attended by men.

Question 15

Because artists are often accused of being "antisocial,"
"subversive,"
or "enemies of the state,"
and are thus outsiders, the art that they produce is often unrelated to the society in which it is produced.

Accepted Answer

Art is often a reflection of the society in which it is produced, even if artists are considered outsiders. Their work can critique, comment on, or be influenced by societal norms and issues.

Question 16

Art may question society's views or reaffirm them, but it cannot escape them; the two are indissolubly linked.

Accepted Answer

Art is a reflection of the society in which it is created, and it often engages with societal norms, values, and issues, either by challenging or supporting them.

Question 17

While the latter part of the fifth century B. C.E. in Greece is considered to be a golden age for politics, philosophy, art, and architecture, for the theatre is was a time of decline.

Accepted Answer

The latter part of the fifth century B.C.E. in Greece is actually considered a golden age for theatre, with the works of playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes flourishing during this period.

Question 18

During the Elizabethan era, women were barred from performing on the legitimate stage.

Accepted Answer

During the Elizabethan era, societal norms and laws prohibited women from acting on stage, so female roles were played by young boys or men.

Question 19

The bringing together of cultures by population shifts and swift global communication, and the challenges to long-held beliefs characterized by the writings of Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud, and Albert Einstein, are reflected in the eclecticism and fragmentation of an inclusive, contemporary theatre.

Accepted Answer

The works of Darwin, Marx, Freud, and Einstein challenged traditional beliefs and influenced modern thought, leading to a diverse and fragmented contemporary theatre that reflects the complexity of modern society and its cultural interactions.

Question 20

Although their societies were vastly different, both the Greek and Elizabethan theatres shared a strong connection between the type of theatre they presented and the times and social conditions they lived in.

Accepted Answer

Both Greek and Elizabethan theatres reflected the social, political, and cultural contexts of their times, using drama to explore contemporary issues and human experiences.

Quiz 2: The Background and Expectations of the Audience