Q. What type of machinery was used a t the top of the backstage space high above the stage?
a) Steam Engine
b) Pulley System
c) Lathe Machine
d) Gridiron
Q. What type of lighting was used by Drury Lane for stage and auditorium?
a) Gas Lighting
b) Steam Heating
c) Electric Lighting
d) Indoor Plumbing
Q. ____ Theatre was the first to be lit entirely by electricity.
a) Lyceum Theatre
b) Drury Lane Theatre
c) Savoy Theatre
d) Adelphi Theatre
Q. In which year was the first theatre entirely lit by electricity?
a) 1861
b) 1871
c) 1881
d) 1891
Q. Victorian Melodrama grew out of which form of theatrical performance?
a) Tragedy
b) Mystery Place
c) Ballet
d) Burletta
Q. What are some typical character stereo types in Victorian Melodrama?
a) Spotless hero, black Villain, maiden in white, motley fool
b) Wise old mentor, magical creatures, tragic lovers
c) Ruthless dictator, scheming spy, noble knight
d) Mischievous child, talking animals, gallant sailor
Q. Why did Victorian Melodrama become popular in theatres?
a) Simple storylines
b) Sensational effects
c) Lack of musical elements
d) Lack of emotional appeal
Q. What is drawing room comedy?
a) Historical drama about medieval wars
b) A comedy in gardens
c) Physical humors and exaggerated actions
d) A play in upper-class settings focusing on witty dialogues
Q. When was Cup and Saucer Drama was instigated?
a) 1859
b) 1862
c) 1879
d) 1882
Q. Name the first theatre that introduced Cup and Saucer Drama.
a) The Lyceum Theatre
b) The Haymarket Theatre
c) The Adelphi Theatre
d) The Criterion Theatre