JSS1 Third Term Creative Arts Past Questions And Answers
Third Term Creative Arts questions with options and answers:
Question: Which art movement emphasized simplicity, clean lines, and geometric shapes?
A) Abstract Expressionism
B) Cubism
C) Minimalism
D) Surrealism
Answer: C) Minimalism
Question: In drama, what is the term for a character’s long speech expressing inner thoughts?
A) Soliloquy
B) Monologue
C) Dialogue
D) Aside
Answer: A) Soliloquy
Question: Who is known for his large-scale environmental artworks, such as “The Gates” in Central Park?
A) Christo and Jeanne-Claude
B) Anish Kapoor
C) Damien Hirst
D) Yoko Ono
Answer: A) Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Question: What is the purpose of makeup in theater?
A) Enhancing natural beauty
B) Hiding facial features
C) Reflecting character traits
D) Protecting the skin
Answer: C) Reflecting character traits
Question: In literature, what is the term for the turning point in a story?
A) Climax
B) Exposition
C) Resolution
D) Rising action
Answer: A) Climax
Question: Who is known for his “readymades,” ordinary objects presented as works of art?
A) Marcel Duchamp
B) Salvador Dali
C) Jackson Pollock
D) Frida Kahlo
Answer: A) Marcel Duchamp
Question: What is the primary characteristic of postmodern art?
A) Emphasis on traditional techniques
B) Rejection of technology
C) Playfulness, irony, and eclecticism
D) Strict adherence to artistic rules
Answer: C) Playfulness, irony, and eclecticism
Question: In dance, what is the term for a quick turn on one foot?
A) Plie
B) Pirouette
C) Arabesque
D) Grand jeté
Answer: B) Pirouette
Question: Who wrote the play “The Importance of Being Earnest”?
A) Oscar Wilde
B) George Bernard Shaw
C) Henrik Ibsen
D) Tennessee Williams
Answer: A) Oscar Wilde
Question: Which artistic technique involves applying layers of translucent paint to create a glowing effect?
A) Sgraffito
B) Glazing
C) Cross-hatching
D) Stippling
Answer: B) Glazing
Question: What is the primary function of a mime in a theatrical performance?
A) Speaking lines
B) Performing without words
C) Singing
D) Providing comic relief
Answer: B) Performing without words
Question: Who is known for his mobiles, which incorporate movement into sculpture?
A) Jean Arp
B) Alexander Calder
C) Alberto Giacometti
D) Henry Moore
Answer: B) Alexander Calder
Question: What is the purpose of sound effects in theater?
A) Creating visual interest
B) Enhancing lighting effects
C) Supporting the narrative and atmosphere
D) Reflecting character traits
Answer: C) Supporting the narrative and atmosphere
Question: Who is the author of the play “A Raisin in the Sun”?
A) Lorraine Hansberry
B) August Wilson
C) Tennessee Williams
D) Arthur Miller
Answer: A) Lorraine Hansberry
Question: In visual arts, what does the term “mixed media” refer to?
A) Using various materials in one artwork
B) Mixing different colors
C) Combining traditional and digital techniques
D) Creating 3D sculptures
Answer: A) Using various materials in one artwork
Question: What is the term for a short, humorous play often performed between acts of a larger production?
A) Monologue
B) Farce
C) Soliloquy
D) Epic
Answer: B) Farce
Question: Who is known for his “Drip Paintings” created by pouring and dripping paint onto the canvas?
A) Jackson Pollock
B) Pablo Picasso
C) Mark Rothko
D) Willem de Kooning
Answer: A) Jackson Pollock
Question: What is the term for a recurring line or phrase in a poem or song?
A) Stanza
B) Refrain
C) Haiku
D) Sonnet
Answer: B) Refrain
Question: In theater, what is the purpose of a prompter?
A) Managing lighting effects
B) Assisting with costume changes
C) Reminding actors of their lines
D) Directing the overall production
Answer: C) Reminding actors of their lines
Question: Who is the author of the novel “One Hundred Years of Solitude”?
A) Gabriel García Márquez
B) Isabel Allende
C) Julio Cortázar
D) Jorge Luis Borges
Answer: A) Gabriel García Márquez.