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