Burlesque Subgenres and Variations

This quiz will test your knowledge of the various subgenres and variations of burlesque.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a subgenre of burlesque that focuses on political satire?

  1. Political burlesque
  2. Musical burlesque
  3. Literary burlesque
  4. Parody burlesque
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed by a single performer?

  1. Solo burlesque
  2. Troupe burlesque
  3. Revue burlesque
  4. Musical burlesque
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of musical burlesque?

  1. Singing
  2. Dancing
  3. Comedy
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is based on a literary work?

  1. Literary burlesque
  2. Musical burlesque
  3. Political burlesque
  4. Parody burlesque
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of parody burlesque?

  1. Exaggeration
  2. Satire
  3. Irony
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed by a group of performers?

  1. Troupe burlesque
  2. Solo burlesque
  3. Revue burlesque
  4. Musical burlesque
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of revue burlesque?

  1. Multiple acts
  2. Sketches
  3. Dancing
  4. All of the above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed in a theater?

  1. Stage burlesque
  2. Street burlesque
  3. Club burlesque
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of street burlesque?

  1. Audience participation
  2. Improvisation
  3. Political satire
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed in a club?

  1. Club burlesque
  2. Stage burlesque
  3. Street burlesque
  4. Revue burlesque
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of club burlesque?

  1. Intimate setting
  2. Audience interaction
  3. Live music
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed in a circus?

  1. Circus burlesque
  2. Stage burlesque
  3. Street burlesque
  4. Club burlesque
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of circus burlesque?

  1. Acrobatics
  2. Clowning
  3. Magic
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the term for a burlesque performance that is performed in a variety show?

  1. Variety burlesque
  2. Stage burlesque
  3. Street burlesque
  4. Club burlesque
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a common element of variety burlesque?

  1. Multiple acts
  2. Singing
  3. Dancing
  4. All of the above