About this Study Set
This study set covers Drama & Theatre through
25 practice questions.
A collection of factual questions about theatre terms, roles, and history for young learners. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Introduction to Theatre and Drama study set below.
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1
What is the name of the place where actors perform a play?
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A
The kitchen
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B
The stage
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C
The classroom
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D
The playground
2
What do you call the person who writes the story for a play?
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A
The Playwright
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B
The Painter
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C
The Driver
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D
The Chef
3
What is the piece of clothing or fabric used to hide the stage from the audience before the show starts?
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A
A carpet
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B
A rug
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C
A curtain
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D
A blanket
4
What are the objects called that actors use during a play, such as a pretend sword or a telephone?
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A
Toys
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B
Props
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C
Tools
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D
Furniture
5
What is the name of the person who directs the actors and tells them where to move on stage?
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A
The Teacher
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B
The Director
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C
The Musician
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D
The Pilot
6
What do we call the clothes that actors wear to look like their characters?
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A
Costumes
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B
Uniforms
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C
Pyjamas
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D
Raincoats
7
In a theatre, where do the audience members sit to watch the performance?
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A
On the stage
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B
In the wings
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C
In the auditorium
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D
In the lights
8
What is used to change the way an actor's face looks, such as adding whiskers or changing skin colour?
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A
Paint
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B
Makeup
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C
Markers
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D
Pencils
9
What is the name of the script that contains all the lines the actors must say?
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A
A newspaper
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B
A menu
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C
A play script
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D
A map
10
What is the area on the sides of the stage that is hidden from the audience's view called?
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A
The corners
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B
The wings
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C
The edges
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D
The hall
11
What is a 'puppet' in theatre?
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A
A real person
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B
A type of animal
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C
A movable figure controlled by a person
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D
A piece of stage furniture
12
What are the bright lights above the stage used for?
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A
To keep the theatre warm
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B
To help the audience see the actors
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C
To cook snacks
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D
To help actors sleep
13
What do we call a play where the actors sing all their lines instead of speaking them?
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A
A concert
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B
A musical
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C
A poem
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D
A speech
14
What is it called when the actors come back to the stage after the play ends to bow?
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A
The starting line
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B
The curtain call
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C
The rehearsal
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D
The exit
15
What is a 'rehearsal' in theatre?
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A
A party for the actors
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B
The time spent practicing the play
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C
The time the audience eats
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D
The break time
16
Who is the person responsible for creating the lighting effects in a theatre?
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A
The Lighting Designer
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B
The Cook
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C
The Janitor
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D
The Guard
17
What is the 'backstage' area?
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A
The front entrance
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B
The area behind the stage not seen by the audience
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C
The parking lot
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D
The cafeteria
18
What is the job of a sound technician in a theatre?
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A
To paint the walls
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B
To control the music and sound effects
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C
To sew costumes
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D
To write the story
19
What is a 'spotlight' used for on stage?
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A
To light up the whole room
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B
To focus light on one specific actor
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C
To clean the stage
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D
To hide the actors
20
What is the name of the person who makes the scenery or backgrounds for a play?
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A
The Set Designer
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B
The Librarian
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C
The Doctor
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D
The Baker
21
What does an actor do when they 'project' their voice?
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A
They whisper
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B
They speak loudly so everyone can hear
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C
They sing opera
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D
They stop talking
22
What is a mask used for in theatre?
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A
To hide the actor's identity or represent a character
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B
To keep the actor warm
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C
To play a game
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D
To clean the floor
23
What is a 'monologue' in a play?
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A
A conversation between two people
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B
A long speech by one character
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C
A song performed by a group
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D
A dance move
24
What do we call the person who sells tickets at the theatre?
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A
The Box Office Clerk
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B
The Actor
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C
The Director
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D
The Musician
25
What is an 'intermission' in a theatre show?
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A
The end of the show
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B
A short break during the performance
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C
The beginning of the show
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D
The rehearsal time
