Are You an Improviser?

Are You an Improviser?

Do you know the ins and outs of improvisation? Take this interactive quiz to find out!

published on April 19, 2023
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Improvisation is ...

Improvisation is ...
A type of acting style
A musical style
A style of comedy
A type of dance
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The three core elements of improvising are:

The three core elements of improvising are:
Being supportive, remaining flexible and taking risks
Blending in, engaging with your audience and taking risks
Blending in, remaining flexible and taking risks
Being supportive, engaging with your audience and taking risks
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Which of the following is NOT a type of improvisational theatre?

Which of the following is NOT a type of improvisational theatre?
Magnetic
Short form
Long form
Musical
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Improv does NOT involve ...

Improv does NOT involve ...
Memorizing scripted lines
Making 'buyer decisions'
Making split-second decisions
Creating characters
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The 'yes, and...' rule means:

The 'yes, and...' rule means:
Accepting the given scenario and adding to it
Listening intently and then rebutting the given point
Changing the given scenario to move the scene forward
Accepting everything your scene partner has to say
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In improvisation, a 'block' is:

In improvisation, a 'block' is:
An opposing force which stops the scene from progressing
A move which causes the scene to move forward quickly
A move which causes the scene to become dramatic and intense
A move which encourages agreement between the players
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The 'Harold' is:

The 'Harold' is:
A popular improv game
A popular short-form improv game
A popular long-form improv game
A popular musical improv game
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Improvisers need to do which of the following?

Improvisers need to do which of the following?
Listen, think quickly and accept offers
Memorize lines, think quickly and think outside the box
Memorize lines, think carefully and think outside the box
Listen, think carefully and accept offers
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Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by new improvisers?

Which of the following is NOT a common mistake made by new improvisers?
Over-planning their scenes
Focusing too much on the end goal of the scene
Not responding to offers or taking risks
Focusing too much on their own character or dialogue
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The 'yes, but' rule means:

The 'yes, but' rule means:
Accepting the given scenario and changing it
Listening intently and then agreeing with the given point
Blending in, remaining flexible and taking risks
Being supportive, engaging with your audience and taking risks
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Good improvisers should strive to be:

Good improvisers should strive to be:
Flexible and supportive
Flexible and self-assured
Agreeable and self-assured
Agreeable and analytical
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Improv scenes are generally:

Improv scenes are generally:
Short and spontaneous
Long and carefully scripted
Short and carefully planned
Long and spontaneous
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Which of the following is NOT true about improvisation?

Which of the following is NOT true about improvisation?
It requires a lot of planning and rehearsing
It requires quick thinking and fast reactions
It requires a lot of improvisation
It requires strong trust between performers