It's 1856 and you're watching a performance. The acting style is largely realistic and representational, and the person next to you whispers that this is the most popular kind of theatre around. What kind of theatre are you most likely witnessing?

A. realism
B. neoclassic
C. classical
D. melodrama


Answer: D

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Whose life story did Rubens depict in 24 paintings?

A. Phillip IV, King of Spain B. Pope Urban VIII C. Marie de' Medici, Queen of France D. Charles I, King of England

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Da Vinci's Last Supper remains badly damaged due to __________.

A. Leonardo's rushed application of paint over dry plaster B. the artist's incorrect mixing of tempera with oil paint C. cracking from centuries of earthquakes in the region D. the use of sfumato for its smoky effect

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The list of traits that creative people seem to possess, given in this chapter, includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A. sensitivity. B. efficiency. C. playfulness. D. analytical skill. E. organizational skill.

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