First Periodic Test in Theater Arts 9 & 10

S.Y 2018 – 2019

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1. Which of the following plays are NOT of Spanish influence?

A. komedya C. sinakulo
B. sarswela D. bodabil
2. What is the performance area for Philippine traditional drama?
A. platform stage C. auditorium
B. coliseum D. arena
3. It is a narrative poem of the sacred story of the death and resurrection of Christ.
A. sinakulo C. panunuluyan
B. pasyon D. sarswela

4. Its plots tell about the divine right of kings and his vassals to keep enemies in subjugation and
about the exploits of knights in battles waged in the name of God and the King against the Moors.
A. komedya C. bodabil
B. sarswela D. senakulo
5. This was introduced in the second half of the 19th century by travelling troupes from the
Peninsula, this was a musical play where character s and vignettes from life as lived in Philippine
society allowed audiences a look at themselves.
A. komedya C. bodabil
B. sarswela D. moro-moro
6. This is the most important plays among introduced into the country from Spain and
institutionalized in the 19th Century.
A. Sarswela C. Bodabil
B. Komedya D. Seditious Drama
7. A type of komedya that concentrates on epic stories of love and vengeance
A. drama simboliko C. secular
B. komedya de santo D. sarswela
8. Of the Philippine religious plays, this has been the most outstanding and enduring; stage
commercially or as community activity during Lent.
A. Sinakulo C. Pasion
B. Panunuluyan D. Salubong
9. One of the most popular sarswelas of all time which tells of the love between Angelita and
Cipriano
A. Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas C. Sa Bunganga ng Pating
B. Hindi Aco Patay D. Dalagang Bukid
10. Another type of komedya which tells the lives of patron saints
A. drama simboliko C. secular
B. komedya de santo D. sarswela
11. Introduced in the 1920s in the US, this is a potpourri of songs, dances and comedy skits.
A. Sarswela C. Bodabil
B. Komedya D. Seditious Drama
12. This is the seditious drama of nationalist playwright Aurelio V. Tolentino.
A. Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas C. Sa Bunganga ng Pating
B. Hindi Aco Patay D. Dalagang Bukid
13. This sarswela is written by Julian Cruz Balmaceda that revolves on the love story of Nati and
Mario.
A. Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas C. Sa Bunganga Ng Pating
B. Hindi Aco Patay D. Dalagang Bukid
14. A type of drama that allegorizes stock characters from the romantic drama to comment on a
political/social institution
 A. romantic drama C. comedy
B. drama simboliko D. tragedy
15. This refers to theatre performed outside the theatre structure or building and without the
entablado or elevated stage area.
A. puppet theatre C. street theatre
B. festivals D. Broadway Theater
16. Who pioneered the social realistic plays in the Philippines in his play “The World is an Apple”?
A. Aurelio Florentino C. Rogelio Tolentino
B. Alberto Tolentino Jr. D. Nick Quaquin

17. Who is the father of “Arena Theater” in the Philippines?

A. Lino Brocka C. Severino Montano
B. Aurelio Tolentino D. Julian Cruz Balmaceda
18. Which of the following is a play in prose with songs and dances, containing from one to five
acts, portraying Filipino types and situations within the framework of a love story, and
incorporating contemporary issues?
A. sarswela C. komedya
B. bodabil D. panunuluyan
19. The presentation style on the contemporary Philippine stage, which emphasizes the
discussion of social ideas, derives principally from Brecht’s Theater of Instruction and later from
Augusto Boal’s
A. Theater of the Absurd C. Theater of the Oppressed
B. Theater of the People D. Theater of Poverty
20. It is a government owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and
prmote arts and culture in the Philippines.
A. Teatro Pilipino C. Cultural Center of the Philippines
B. Tanghalang Pilipino D. Dulaang UP
21. One of the most popular sarwela of all time which tells of the love between a pretty young
flower girl, Angelita, and a handsome law student, Cipriano.
A. Sa Bungaga ng Pating C. The Dancers
B. Dalagang Bukid D. Hindi Aco Patay
22. Which of the following best describes komedya?
A. involves a conflict between Christian and Moors C. A typical love story
B. a form of absurdism D. skits, dance and music
performances
23. Which of the following is a function of Theater?
A. Promotes International Understanding C. Promotes Gender and Development
B. Promotes Healing and Rehabilitation D. All of the above
24. Which of the following function of Theater pertains to the power of Drama to create gender-
sensitive community?
A. International Understanding C. Gender and Development
B. Human Rights D. International Understanding
25. This aims to establish a harmonious relationship between nations.
A. Theater and International Understanding C. Theater Education
B. Theater and Environment D. Theater and Creative Industries
III. Enumeration
Name Theater Companies in the Philippines 1-5
Enumerate Regional Festivals 6-10