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Froggy Jumps Roman Theatre QuizOnline version Roman theatre facts by Sophia Fang 1 What was a major social role of the theatre in Roman times? a It was mainly a private entertainment for the elite only. b Theatre reinforced community identity, political influence, and shared entertainment. c It served no social function and was purely for profit. 2 How many people could the large theatre hold, roughly? a about 1000 people b about 10000 people c about 5000 people 3 Who mostly performed in pantomime according to the text? a foreign touring actors b enslaved Greek men or freedmen c noble Roman citizens 4 Why did masks have bold features in Roman theatre? a To obscure the actors' faces for anonymity. b To prevent tears during performances c Needed to be seen from far away in a huge auditorium. 5 Which characters are part of stock characters in comedies like Plautus & Terence? a Romeo and Mercutio b Harlequin and Columbine c Pappus and Maccus 6 What was a typical function of the comic plays at the end of the program? a to announce the sponsor's victory in politics b to keep the audience entertained and end the festival on a fun note c to signal the end of the festival with a solemn ceremony 7 What was a common storyline in Plautus & Terence? a A tragic king’s fall from power b Young man in love with an enslaved girl; clever enslaved man helps him; girl revealed to be freeborn c A comedy about farmers and harvest 8 How did the audience’s behaviour differ from modern theatre, according to the text? a Audience wore formal attire and followed strict decorum b Audience behaviour more casual (food, cushions, noise) c Audience remained silent and motionless throughout 9 What was a main social purpose of Roman theatre? a Reinforcing community identity and political influence b Teaching religious rituals c Providing private entertainment for the elite only 10 How often did ancient Roman performances typically occur? a Only a few times a year at festivals b Daily concerts c Every weekend 11 Who funded free theatre performances in Rome? a Foreign rulers b Wealthy citizens aiming to gain popularity before elections c Temple collections 12 Where did the audience mostly gather for theatre? a Inside a small chapel b In private homes c In a large town square with a semicircular seating 13 What was required for enslaved people to attend performances? a They could attend freely b They needed permission c They were not allowed at all 14 What seating arrangement is typical of the Roman theatre? a Steep slopes to improve visibility b Flat ground with scattered benches c Tiered indoor seating 15 What provided shade for the audience? a Forest canopies brought by Romans b Umbrellas carried by spectators c A large awning (velum) 16 How were the awnings operated? a By a slave girl b By automaton pulleys c By a sailor 17 What happened if it was windy and the awning couldn't be used? a Audiences wore full cloaks b Shows paused until calm c People relied on hats and sunshades 18 What was sprinkled between plays? a Scented water b Ashes from the stage c Perfumed oil 19 Which performance type was most popular? a Stylised dance b Pantomime c Tragic opera 20 What did pantomime performances feature? a Chorus-only performances b One masked performer miming all roles c All actors without masks 21 Which instruments accompanied pantomimes? a Lyre, pipes, trumpet, castanets b Flute only c Tambourine and guitar 22 Who mainly performed pantomimes? a Enslaved Greek men or freedmen b Foreign actors with no commoners c Noble youths only 23 What helped masks be seen from far away? a Bold, exaggerated features b Low-contrast colors c Subtle expressions 24 Which were typical stock characters in comedies? a Don Juan and Tartuffe b Harlequin and Columbine c Pappus and Maccus 25 What is Plautus & Terence known for in Roman theatre? a Longer, clever comedies based on Greek originals b Tragic tragedies c Improvised street performances 26 How did enslaved characters function in plots? a They never spoke b They outsmart enslavers, aiding the hero c They remained villains 27 What typically happened after the serious plays? a No audience remained b The stage was cleared c Comic plays were performed last 28 How did theatre influence daily life compared to modern theatre? a More public and political; tied to sponsors b Independent of politics c Less public; purely entertainment

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Roman Theatre QuizOnline version

by Sophia Fang

What was a major social role of the theatre in Roman times?

How many people could the large theatre hold, roughly?

Who mostly performed in pantomime according to the text?

Why did masks have bold features in Roman theatre?

Which characters are part of stock characters in comedies like Plautus & Terence?

What was a typical function of the comic plays at the end of the program?

What was a common storyline in Plautus & Terence?

How did the audience’s behaviour differ from modern theatre, according to the text?

What was a main social purpose of Roman theatre?

How often did ancient Roman performances typically occur?

Who funded free theatre performances in Rome?

Where did the audience mostly gather for theatre?

What was required for enslaved people to attend performances?

What seating arrangement is typical of the Roman theatre?

What provided shade for the audience?

How were the awnings operated?

What happened if it was windy and the awning couldn't be used?

What was sprinkled between plays?

Which performance type was most popular?

What did pantomime performances feature?

Which instruments accompanied pantomimes?

Who mainly performed pantomimes?

What helped masks be seen from far away?

Which were typical stock characters in comedies?

What is Plautus & Terence known for in Roman theatre?

How did enslaved characters function in plots?

What typically happened after the serious plays?

How did theatre influence daily life compared to modern theatre?