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    Noh Theatre is the oldest surviving form of Japanese theatre.

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A quiz on the Japanese form of music, The Noh Theatre

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  • 2. 

    Like in Shakespearean plays, male actors reprised the roles of female characters in Noh theatre.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Maybe Yale can give you a hand in the next question.

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  • 3. 

    All Noh masks have an individual name.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Mr Goggin can give you an edge on the next question.

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  • 4. 

    What is the Noh Theatre stage made of?

    • Cyprus wood

    • Ununtrium

    • Radiata Pine

    • Concrete

    Correct Answer
    A. Cyprus wood
    Explanation
    Mr Widmer could help you with the next question but you will need some inspection.

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  • 5. 

    What is the most common prop in a Noh play?

    • Fan

    • Straw

    • Hat

    • Shoes

    Correct Answer
    A. Fan
    Explanation
    Again listening counts for the next question.

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  • 6. 

    Approximately how many plays are in the Noh repertoire?

    • 1

    • 35

    • 250

    • 6900

    Correct Answer
    A. 250
    Explanation
    You will have to rely on your memory of our speech for the next question.

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  • 7. 

    When did the Noh Theatre originate?

    • 14th Century

    • 13th Century

    • 21st Century

    • 5th Century BC

    Correct Answer
    A. 14th Century
    Explanation
    Call over Mr McFadgen for the next one!

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  • 8. 

    How many musicians in a Noh hayashi ensemble

    • 2

    • 10

    • 4

    • 30

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    Mr Wong again for the next question.

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  • 9. 

    When do actors start training?

    • 8 years old

    • 18 years old

    • 13 years old

    • 3 years old

    Correct Answer
    A. 3 years old
    Explanation
    Same help as last question.

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  • 10. 

    During dance sequences, the fan is tucked into the sash

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Same help as for the last question.

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  • 11. 

    Approximately how many actors are there in the current day?

    • 50

    • 1500

    • 690

    • 30000

    Correct Answer
    A. 1500
    Explanation
    Lets See How You Went.
    50% and under means no computer for a month.

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  • 12. 

    What are the features of a Noh Theatre stage

    • Polished floors

    • Giant pots under the stage

    • Giant props

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Polished floors
    A. Giant pots under the stage
    Explanation
    No-one can help you but yourself in the next question.

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  • 13. 

    Who wears the masks?

    • Main Character

    • Female Characters

    • Everyone

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Main Character
    A. Female Characters
    Explanation
    Remembering what we said will help in the next question.

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  • 14. 

    What are Noh masks made of?

    • Cypress wood

    • Natural pigments

    • Neutral base of glue

    • Crunched seashell

    • Glitter

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Cypress wood
    A. Natural pigments
    A. Neutral base of glue
    A. Crunched seashell
    Explanation
    You will need good eyesight for the next one.

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  • 15. 

    What makes up a hayashi ensemble?

    • Shime-daiko

    • Otsuzumi

    • Kotsuzumi

    • Shinobue flautist

    • Shamisen

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Shime-daiko
    A. Otsuzumi
    A. Kotsuzumi
    A. Shinobue flautist
    Explanation
    You had to listen to us for the next one.

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  • 16. 

    Men who are what age dont wear masks

    • In their 20s

    • In their 30s

    • In their 40s

    • In their 60s

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. In their 20s
    A. In their 30s
    A. In their 40s
    Explanation
    You will have to listen to us or guess for the next question.

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  • 17. 

    What is a Noh Theatre accompanied by?

    • Chorus

    • Hayashi Ensemble

    • Orchestra

    • Eduard Khil (trololo guy)

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Chorus
    A. Hayashi Ensemble
    Explanation
    Just count for the next question.

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  • 18. 

    What did Noh grow out of?

    • Chinese Performing Arts called Sarugaku

    • Japanese Dance called Dengaku

    • Japanese Court Music called Gagaku

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Chinese Performing Arts called Sarugaku
    A. Japanese Dance called Dengaku
    Explanation
    Better call Mr Widmer for the next question.

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  • 19. 

    Who all carry fans when they come into the play?

    • Musicians

    • Actors

    • Singers

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Musicians
    A. Actors
    A. Singers
    Explanation
    If you have seen Noh, look carefully for the next question.

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