THE2000 Genre Quiz

In Dr. Mitchell's lecture, he calls __________ tragedy the most extreme form of tragedy?

In Dr. Mitchell's lecture, which one of the following qualities is NOT part of comedy?

According to the article on Expressionism, what art form first used the term '"expressionism"?

In Dr. Mitchell's lecture, one psychological theory of comedy is the "establishment of superiority" where humor derives from ____________.

According to Henri Bergson, we laugh more when we are alone.

In the video clip of Lend Me a Tenor, what song is performed?

In Dr. Mitchell's lecture, which of the following is NOT an aspect of high comedy?

In the video about Greek tragedy, what modern American play is said to have copied the structure of Greek tragedy?

In the video clip of The Country Wife, what are Mr. Horner and the two ladies supposedly examining in the locked chamber?

According to the textbook, Aristotle believed that in order for a play to be truly tragic, the play had to feature a character who possessed ___________.

According to the textbook, feminist theatre grew as a reaction to "traditional" theatre practice which focused on stories and characters that were customarily considered masculine.

According to the textbook, advocates of Naturalism wanted to ____________.

Lend Me a Tenor is an example of a farce.

One of the most influential playwrights of realism was _______________, who wrote The Cherry Orchard and Uncle Vanya.

According to the textbook, Samuel Beckett's play Waiting for Godot is arguably the most well known example of __________ drama.

(Machinal) Where did Richard Roe meet the Young Woman for the first time?

(Machinal) Who does the Young Woman hug in the final episode of the play?

(Machinal) What weapon does the Man say he used to kill two Mexicans?

(Machinal) What is the Young Woman's name?

(Machinal) What does the Young Woman do in Episode Six that she hadn't done since she was a little girl?