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