01
Choose one
1 point
In a scene where a character waits for news, which choice best demonstrates presence?
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1 Foundations of Acting Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Acting, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
Active listening means waiting for a cue to deliver a memorized line without letting the partner’s behavior affect the next choice.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Fill in the blank
1 point
The text and production establish facts such as who is present, where and when a scene occurs, and what happened before it. These facts are the .
04
Written response
1 point
An actor in an imagined setting chooses a specific, actionable point of attention, such as locating a friend. What is this kind of focus called?
05
Choose all
1 point
Which details can an actor listen and attend to in a scene? Select all that apply.
- A
The partner’s spoken words
- B
The timing of the partner’s speech
- C
The partner’s tone
- D
The partner’s movement
- E
Changes in the partner’s behavior
- F
Only the actor’s planned next line
06
Choose one
1 point
An actor is playing a scene in a crowded station during a storm. Which approach best uses imagination to make the circumstances playable?
- A
Invent a detailed view of every person and object in the station.
- B
Try to display the strongest possible storm-related emotion.
- C
Choose a task, such as keeping a bag dry, and let it shape attention and behavior.
- D
Ignore the circumstances and repeat a gesture that signals danger.
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
Before an exercise or scene involving touch, participants should discuss boundaries and ask for .
08
True or false
1 point
An actor may change or withdraw consent during collaborative work.
- A
True
- B
False
09
Choose one
1 point
Two actors are preparing an intimate stage action. Which rehearsal approach best supports safety?
- A
Agree on the action and carefully choreograph it with appropriate supervision.
- B
Improvise the contact so the other performer reacts naturally.
- C
Avoid discussing the action so the scene remains spontaneous.
- D
Ask performers to continue even if a boundary is unclear.
10
Written response
1 point
What one-word signal can an actor use to pause rehearsal and check safety or clarify a boundary?
11
Choose all
1 point
Which practices help an ensemble support its shared work? Select all that apply.
- A
Arriving prepared
- B
Sharing focus
- C
Listening to colleagues
- D
Communicating clearly
- E
Treating colleagues with respect
- F
Insisting that all performers use the same interpretation
12
True or false
1 point
An actor can demonstrate presence only by projecting confidence or displaying strong emotion.
- A
True
- B
False
13
Open ended
1 point
In a paired exercise, one actor folds a piece of paper while the other watches. Explain what the observer should report afterward, and how the actor can use the partner’s presence when repeating the task.
14
Choose one
1 point
A scene partner unexpectedly pauses before answering. Which response best demonstrates an actor’s presence?
- A
Keep the planned expression unchanged so the audience sees the intended emotion.
- B
Notice the partner’s shift and let it affect the actor’s next choice.
- C
Show stronger emotion to make the scene’s tension clear.
- D
Pause the scene until the partner returns to the expected timing.
15
Written response
1 point
What acting term names the facts established by the text and production, such as who is present, where and when a scene occurs, and what happened before it?
16
Choose one
1 point
During a scene, a partner speaks more slowly and quietly than expected. Which choice best shows active listening?
- A
Wait for a familiar word, then deliver the memorized line at the usual pace.
- B
Focus on remembering the next line while the partner speaks.
- C
Let the partner’s timing and tone influence what the actor does next.
- D
Avoid reacting until the partner has finished the entire scene.
17
Choose one
1 point
In a silent observation exercise, which report best separates observation from assumption?
- A
Describe a visible change, such as the partner glancing away, without judging why it happened.
- B
Explain that the partner looked away because they were bored.
- C
Suggest how the partner should perform the task more expressively.
- D
Guess what emotion the partner intended to communicate.
18
Choose one
1 point
An actor is playing a character in a crowded station during a storm. Which choice offers a specific, playable focus grounded in the imagined circumstances?
- A
Invent a detailed picture of every person and object in the station before acting.
- B
Choose a clear task, such as keeping a bag dry, and let it guide attention.
- C
Show the audience the emotion the storm is supposed to create.
- D
Ignore the surroundings because they are not physically present.
19
Written response
1 point
What example word can participants use to pause rehearsal when they need to check safety or clarify boundaries?
20
Choose one
1 point
Which action best supports physical safety during an ordinary rehearsal?
- A
Add unplanned movement so performers can adapt to surprises.
- B
Leave personal items beside the acting area for quick access.
- C
Use whichever movement feels natural, even if it has not been agreed upon.
- D
Keep pathways clear while rehearsing.