MCQ Questions
Q.1.
Why are ballet terms in French?
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    Because French sounds better
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    Because ballet shoes are made in France
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    Because ballet was developed in the French royal court
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    Because France has the best ballet schools
Q.2.
What does “prima” mean in “prima ballerina”?
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    Best
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    First
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    Prime
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    Special
Q.3.
What is the most famous ballet associated with Christmas?
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    The Nutcracker
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    Giselle
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    Cinderella
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    Copelia
Q.4.
What are the hard points of pointe shoes are made from?
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    Wood
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    Layers of fabric and paper
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    Layers of acrylic
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    Layers of leather
Q.5.
Where did ballet originate?
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    Russia
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    France
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    Spain
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    Italy
Q.6.
Who composed Swan Lake?
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    Stravinsky
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    Tchaikovsky
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    Prokofiev
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    Debussy
Q.7.
Do male dancers wear pointe shoes?
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    Yes, always
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    No, never
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    Only in a few ballet companies
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    Only when dancing with a female ballerina
Q.8.
In ballet, what is a port de bras?
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    A foot movement
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    A jump
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    A leg position
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    An arm position
Q.9.
What did the first ballet dancers always wear as part of their costumes?
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    Masks
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    Pointe shoes
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    Tutus
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    Leotards
Q.10.
Ballet reached its peak during which French King’s reign?
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    Charles IX
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    Louis XIV
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    Francis II
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    Napoleon I
Q.11.
In the early ballet history, the most accomplished dancers were:
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    Female
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    Male
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    Female and male equally
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    Mostly female
Q.12.
Which ballet school became dominant in the 20th century?
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    Russian
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    French
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    Italian
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    Italian
Q.13.
How many types of ballet jumps are there?
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    1
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    3
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    5
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    7
Q.14.
Who composed the music for the ballet Romeo and Juliet?
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    Prokofiev
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    Ravel
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    Beethoven
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    Chopin