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Restoration Theatre Practice Questions

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  1. Q1. Which 1660 event marked the official reopening of English theatres after an eighteen-year ban by the Puritan government?
  2. Q2. What was the most significant innovation regarding the cast during the Restoration period?
  3. Q3. Which dramatic sub-genre, exemplified by William Wycherley’s 'The Country Wife', is most closely associated with Restoration theatre?
  4. Q4. What architectural feature became standard in Restoration theatres to allow for movable, painted scenery?
  5. Q5. The term 'Fop' in Restoration comedy refers to a character type who is:
  6. Q6. Which playwright and former spy is recognized as the first professional woman writer in English history, notably for 'The Rover'?
  7. Q7. What was a 'Breeches Role' in the context of Restoration theatre?
  8. Q8. William Congreve’s 'The Way of the World' is often cited as the peak of the Comedy of Manners because of its:
  9. Q9. Restoration 'Heroic Drama' was typically written in which poetic form?
  10. Q10. Which 1698 pamphlet by Jeremy Collier led to a significant shift toward more moralistic and sentimental drama?
  11. Q11. What were the 'Patent Theatres' established by King Charles II?
  12. Q12. John Dryden’s 'All for Love' is a Restoration retelling of which Shakespearean tragedy?
  13. Q13. What does the term 'Rake' describe in Restoration comedy?
  14. Q14. In a Restoration playhouse, the 'Apron' referred to:
  15. Q15. Which playwright wrote 'The Provoked Wife' and was also a famous architect who designed Blenheim Palace?
  16. Q16. What characterized the lighting in Restoration indoor theatres?
  17. Q17. The 'Relapse' by John Vanbrugh was written as a sequel/response to which play by Colley Cibber?
  18. Q18. Which of the following was a common theme in the 'Comedy of Manners'?
  19. Q19. Thomas Otway’s 'Venice Preserved' is a rare example of a Restoration ______ that gained lasting fame.
  20. Q20. How did Restoration audiences typically behave during a performance?