Curtains Up: How Much Do You Know About Props?

Curtains Up: How Much Do You Know About Props?

Theater props add vital detail to the stories being told on stage. Test your knowledge of how props are used with this quiz!

published on May 04, 2023
1/12

Which of the following is NOT a type of prop?

Which of the following is NOT a type of prop?
Caricatures
Set pieces
Costumes
Animatronics
2/12

Which type of prop is intended to be touched by actors?

Set pieces
Costumes
Hand props
Animatronics
3/12

In theater, what does the prop master do?

In theater, what does the prop master do?
Manages actors working with props
Creates costumes for the show
Collects and uses props in the show
Works as a script supervisor
4/12

Which type of prop has a special meaning and comes with a complete package of technical requirements?

Which type of prop has a special meaning and comes with a complete package of technical requirements?
Caricatures
Significant props
Animatronics
Costume props
5/12

Which of the following is a type of costume prop?

Which of the following is a type of costume prop?
Hand props
Animatronics
Accessory props
Set pieces
6/12

Which type of props allows actors to mime eating or drinking on stage?

Which type of props allows actors to mime eating or drinking on stage?
Costume props
Significant props
Foam props
Animatronics
7/12

Which of the following is a type of set piece prop?

Which of the following is a type of set piece prop?
Hand props
Animatronics
Scenery fonts
Accessory props
8/12

Which of the following is not a principle of using props?

Which of the following is not a principle of using props?
Protection
Authenticity
Realism
Novelty
9/12

What is the purpose of having props in a scene?

What is the purpose of having props in a scene?
To provide a focal point to the audience
To help the actors remember their lines
To signal a change of mood or elements in the story
To keep the actors occupied between scenes
10/12

Which type of prop is used to set the mood or ambiance?

Which type of prop is used to set the mood or ambiance?
Animatronics
Scenic props
Hand props
Complete props
11/12

Which of the following is NOT an animatronic prop?

Which of the following is NOT an animatronic prop?
Robots
Dinosaur skulls
Remote-controlled animal puppets
Special creature effects
12/12

What is a 'prop plot'?

What is a 'prop plot'?
A plot of the costumes required
A plot of the stage area
A timeline of the props used in the scene
A list of props used in a play