1.
Noh Theatre is the oldest surviving form of Japanese theatre.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Listen To Eric And Harry for the next question!
2.
When did the Noh Theatre originate?
Correct Answer
A. 14th Century
Explanation
Call over Mr McFadgen for the next one!
3.
Like in Shakespearean plays, male actors reprised the roles of female characters in Noh theatre.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Maybe Yale can give you a hand in the next question.
4.
Approximately how many plays are in the Noh repertoire?
Correct Answer
C. 250
Explanation
You will have to rely on your memory of our speech for the next question.
5.
What did Noh grow out of?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chinese Performing Arts called Sarugaku
B. Japanese Dance called Dengaku
Explanation
Better call Mr Widmer for the next question.
6.
What is the Noh Theatre stage made of?
Correct Answer
A. Cyprus wood
Explanation
Mr Widmer could help you with the next question but you will need some inspection.
7.
What are the features of a Noh Theatre stage
Correct Answer(s)
A. Polished floors
B. Giant pots under the stage
Explanation
No-one can help you but yourself in the next question.
8.
All Noh masks have an individual name.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Mr Goggin can give you an edge on the next question.
9.
What are Noh masks made of?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cypress wood
B. Natural pigments
C. Neutral base of glue
D. Crunched seashell
Explanation
You will need good eyesight for the next one.
10.
Who wears the masks?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Main Character
B. Female Characters
Explanation
Remembering what we said will help in the next question.
11.
Men who are what age dont wear masks
Correct Answer(s)
A. In their 20s
B. In their 30s
C. In their 40s
Explanation
You will have to listen to us or guess for the next question.
12.
What is the most common prop in a Noh play?
Correct Answer
A. Fan
Explanation
Again listening counts for the next question.
13.
Who all carry fans when they come into the play?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Musicians
B. Actors
C. Singers
Explanation
If you have seen Noh, look carefully for the next question.
14.
During dance sequences, the fan is tucked into the sash
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Same help as for the last question.
15.
What is a Noh Theatre accompanied by?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chorus
B. Hayashi Ensemble
Explanation
Just count for the next question.
16.
How many musicians in a Noh hayashi ensemble
Correct Answer
C. 4
Explanation
Mr Wong again for the next question.
17.
What makes up a hayashi ensemble?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shime-daiko
B. Otsuzumi
C. Kotsuzumi
D. Shinobue flautist
Explanation
You had to listen to us for the next one.
18.
When do actors start training?
Correct Answer
D. 3 years old
Explanation
Same help as last question.
19.
Approximately how many actors are there in the current day?
Correct Answer
B. 1500
Explanation
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