Exaggerated Characters in Farcical Works
| Description: Test your knowledge about the exaggerated characters often found in farcical works, where humor is derived from improbable situations and over-the-top personalities. | |
| Number of Questions: 15 | |
| Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
| Tags: farce exaggerated characters comedy theatre literature |
In the play "The Importance of Being Earnest" by Oscar Wilde, which character is known for his elaborate and nonsensical explanations?
In the farce "A Flea in Her Ear" by Georges Feydeau, which character is mistaken for a hotel guest and subjected to a series of comical misunderstandings?
In the play "The Misanthrope" by Molière, which character is known for his extreme honesty and bluntness, often leading to comical misunderstandings?
In the farce "Noises Off" by Michael Frayn, which character is known for his forgetfulness and tendency to cause chaos backstage during a theatrical performance?
In the play "The Imaginary Invalid" by Molière, which character hypochondriacally believes he is constantly ill and surrounds himself with doctors?
In the farce "Boeing-Boeing" by Marc Camoletti, which character juggles relationships with three flight attendants from different airlines, leading to a series of hilarious complications?
In the play "The Government Inspector" by Nikolai Gogol, which character poses as a government inspector and takes advantage of the corrupt officials in a small town?
In the farce "Charley's Aunt" by Brandon Thomas, which character impersonates a wealthy aunt from Brazil to help his friends secure romantic relationships?
In the play "The School for Scandal" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, which character is known for his malicious gossip and attempts to ruin the reputations of others?
In the farce "The Odd Couple" by Neil Simon, which character is a neat and organized Felix Unger, who moves in with his messy and carefree friend, Oscar Madison?
In the play "Tartuffe" by Molière, which character is a religious hypocrite who tries to manipulate a wealthy family for his own personal gain?
In the farce "Lend Me a Tenor" by Ken Ludwig, which character is a famous opera singer who accidentally takes a sleeping pill and causes chaos during a performance?
In the play "The Matchmaker" by Thornton Wilder, which character is a cunning and resourceful matchmaker who tries to arrange marriages for various couples?
In the farce "The Play That Goes Wrong" by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields, which character is a hapless stage manager who accidentally sets off a series of disasters during a performance?
In the play "The Rivals" by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, which character is a pompous and self-important suitor who tries to win the heart of a young woman?