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Burlesque Comedy and Humor

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of burlesque comedy?

  1. Exaggeration

  2. Satire

  3. Realism

  4. Parody


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Burlesque comedy is characterized by exaggeration, satire, and parody, not realism.

Who is considered the father of burlesque?

  1. Aristophanes

  2. William Shakespeare

  3. Molière

  4. John Gay


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aristophanes, a Greek playwright, is considered the father of burlesque.

Which of the following is an example of a burlesque play?

  1. The Importance of Being Earnest

  2. The Taming of the Shrew

  3. The Merry Wives of Windsor

  4. The Beggar's Opera


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Beggar's Opera is an example of a burlesque play.

What is the primary purpose of burlesque comedy?

  1. To educate the audience

  2. To make the audience laugh

  3. To promote social change

  4. To provide a historical account


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary purpose of burlesque comedy is to make the audience laugh.

Which of the following is a common technique used in burlesque comedy?

  1. Cross-dressing

  2. Slapstick comedy

  3. Political satire

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cross-dressing, slapstick comedy, and political satire are all common techniques used in burlesque comedy.

What is the difference between burlesque and vaudeville?

  1. Burlesque is more risqué

  2. Vaudeville is more family-friendly

  3. Burlesque is typically performed in theaters, while vaudeville is performed in music halls

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burlesque is more risqué, vaudeville is more family-friendly, and burlesque is typically performed in theaters, while vaudeville is performed in music halls.

Which of the following is an example of a burlesque film?

  1. Blazing Saddles

  2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail

  3. Airplane!

  4. The Naked Gun


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Blazing Saddles, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Airplane!, and The Naked Gun are all examples of burlesque films.

Who is considered the king of burlesque?

  1. W.C. Fields

  2. Charlie Chaplin

  3. Buster Keaton

  4. Groucho Marx


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

W.C. Fields is considered the king of burlesque.

Which of the following is an example of a burlesque television show?

  1. Saturday Night Live

  2. In Living Color

  3. Mad TV

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saturday Night Live, In Living Color, and Mad TV are all examples of burlesque television shows.

What is the future of burlesque comedy?

  1. It will continue to be popular

  2. It will decline in popularity

  3. It will evolve into a new form of comedy

  4. It is impossible to predict


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of burlesque comedy is impossible to predict.

What is the most important element of burlesque comedy?

  1. The script

  2. The actors

  3. The director

  4. The audience


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The audience is the most important element of burlesque comedy.

Which of the following is not a common theme in burlesque comedy?

  1. Love

  2. Sex

  3. Politics

  4. Religion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Religion is not a common theme in burlesque comedy.

What is the difference between burlesque and satire?

  1. Burlesque is more exaggerated

  2. Satire is more critical

  3. Burlesque is typically performed in theaters, while satire is performed in a variety of venues

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burlesque is more exaggerated, satire is more critical, and burlesque is typically performed in theaters, while satire is performed in a variety of venues.

Which of the following is an example of a burlesque song?

  1. The Stripper

  2. That's Amore

  3. Mack the Knife

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Stripper, That's Amore, and Mack the Knife are all examples of burlesque songs.

What is the legacy of burlesque comedy?

  1. It has influenced many other forms of comedy

  2. It has helped to break down social taboos

  3. It has provided a platform for many talented comedians

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Burlesque comedy has influenced many other forms of comedy, helped to break down social taboos, and provided a platform for many talented comedians.

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