20th Century

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20th Century

Question 1 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following was originally the Irish Literary Theatre?
A
the Irish National Theatre
B
the Globe Theatre
C
the Abbey Theatre
D
both A and C
Question 2 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following writers did not come from Ireland?
A
W. B. Yeats
B
James Joyce
C
Seamus Heaney
D
none of the above
Question 3 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What event allowed mainstream theater companies to commission and perform work that was politically, socially, and sexually controversial without fear of censorship?
A
the abolition of the Lord Chamberlain's office in 1968
B
the illegal performance of work by Howard Brenton and Edward Bond
C
the collapse of liberal humanist consensus in the late 1960s
D
the foundation of the Field Day Theater Company in 1980
Question 4 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which events in and after the 1960s contributed significantly to the decentralization of England from London to a more regional focus, ultimately also making way for a less homogenous vision of England and the popularity of postcolonial fiction?
A
Radio announcers were permitted to speak in regional dialects and multicultural accents.
B
The Arts Council designated many of its resources to supporting regional arts councils.
C
Regional radio and television stations appeared throughout the country.
D
all of the above
Question 5 [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following has been a significant development in British theater since the abolition of censorship in 1968?
A
the rise of workshops and the collaborative ethos
B
the diversifying impact of playwrights from the former colonies
C
the death of the musical
D
all but C
There are 5 questions to complete.