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The Theatre History of Noh Theatre
  • 1. In which country did Noh theatre originate?
A) Japan
B) Korea
C) Vietnam
D) China
  • 2. What is the term for the primary actors in Noh theatre?
A) Shite
B) Waki
C) Kata
D) Kumiodori
  • 3. During which period was Noh theatre developed?
A) Heian period
B) Meiji period
C) Muromachi period
D) Edo period
  • 4. What is the main feature of Noh acting?
A) Fast-paced dialogue.
B) Slow, deliberate movements.
C) Use of physical comedy.
D) Improvised gestures.
  • 5. Who is credited with the formalization of Noh theatre?
A) Kurosawa Akira
B) Mizoguchi Kenji
C) Zeami Motokiyo
D) Tsubouchi Shoyo
  • 6. What type of mask is commonly used in Noh theatre?
A) Silicone masks.
B) Plastic masks.
C) Wooden masks.
D) Paper masks.
  • 7. What is the traditional Noh performance stage called?
A) Gekijo
B) Shunko
C) Kabuki
D) Noh butai
  • 8. What does the term 'Noh' literally mean?
A) Skill or talent.
B) Story.
C) Playwright.
D) Dance.
  • 9. What does 'yugen' refer to in Noh theatre?
A) The stage layout.
B) A type of performance.
C) Aesthetics of elegance and beauty.
D) An actor's role.
  • 10. What was the primary audience for Noh theatre historically?
A) The samurai class.
B) Foreign diplomats.
C) Merchants.
D) Common townspeople.
  • 11. What is ‘kuse’ in Noh theatre?
A) The style of chanting.
B) The type of stage.
C) The audience response.
D) The costume design.
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