Question 1

The play Shrine in the Fields is what type of Noh play?

Accepted Answer

A)   A God play
B)   A Woman play
C)   A Madness play
D)   A Demon playE) All of the above
F) None of the above B

Question 2

In Noh drama, the climactic moment is expressed in song

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In indigenous African performances, what is the least important aspect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Drumming
B)   Dialogue
C)   Dance
D)   Visual symbolsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

In a long essay compare the focus of Noh drama, its stage and performance conventions to those of the medieval drama and theatre (for example, one might compare The Shrine in the Fields to Noah and His Sons and their staging practices and performance conventions). In what ways are these two forms alike? In what ways are they different? Address what you see as the basic reasons for any differences and similarities you may find.

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Question 5

In African indigenous performances, audience participation is expected

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which Japanese theatre forms uses puppets as its main characters?

Accepted Answer

A)   Noh
B)   Kabuki
C)   Bunraku
D)   KyogenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of these is a Zen Buddhist principle that influenced Noh?

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A)   Ultimate peace comes through union with all being
B)   Individual desire must be overcome
C)   Nothing in earthly life is permanent
D)   All of the above
E)   None of the aboveF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 8

In a short essay address the differences between indigenous African theatre and its contemporary Western counterpart. In particular, address the primary forms of communication used and the role of the audience.

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Indigenous African theatre and contemporary Western theatre have several key differences, particularly in their forms of communication and the role of the audience.

One of the primary differences between indigenous African theatre and contemporary Western theatre is the form of communication used. In indigenous African theatre, storytelling, music, dance, and ritual are the primary forms of communication. These performances often serve as a way to pass down cultural traditions, history, and values from one generation to the next. In contrast, contemporary Western theatre often relies on dialogue and scripted performances as the primary form of communication. While music and dance may still play a role in Western theatre, they are not as central to the storytelling as they are in indigenous African theatre.

The role of the audience also differs between the two forms of theatre. In indigenous African theatre, the audience is often an active participant in the performance. They may be encouraged to join in the singing and dancing, or to interact with the performers in some way. The audience is seen as an integral part of the performance, and their energy and participation can directly impact the success of the production. In contemporary Western theatre, the audience is typically expected to remain passive and observe the performance without direct interaction with the performers. While there may be moments of audience participation in some Western productions, it is not as common or as integral to the performance as it is in indigenous African theatre.

Overall, the differences between indigenous African theatre and contemporary Western theatre are rooted in their unique cultural traditions and values. While both forms of theatre serve as a means of storytelling and artistic expression, the methods of communication and the role of the audience vary significantly between the two.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a feature of Wayang Kulit?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flat leather puppets each of which have various perforations
B)   "Waking" the puppets
C)   Actors which interact with the puppets
D)   Performances that last all night longE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The staging conventions used in Strong Breed are much the same as those found in European and American theatres

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Japanese playwrights continue to write Noh plays today

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Colonialism had no effect on the cultural activity of North Africa

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The Strong Breeds reflects cultural traditions of what Yoruba festival?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glee
B)   Kyogen
C)   Egungen
D)   SamisenE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

In a Kabuki performance a "mie" is:

Accepted Answer

A)   A seven stanza poem sung by one of the principal performers
B)   The distancing device of characters speaking of themselves in third-person
C)   A highly styled pose struck and held by the principal characterD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 15

Athol Fugard was the first African playwright to be honored with a Nobel prize for literature

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

Beijing Opera has performance conventions similar to those of European opera, only the stories are derived from Chinese myths

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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