Spanish religious plays written for Corpus Christi that combined elements of morality and mystery plays.
What are Auto Sacramentales?
100
France's national theatre, established in 1680
What is The Comedie Francais?
100
The main character who, through his imprisonment and freedom, has to grapple with the idea of life being a dream?
What is Segismund?
200
She is Othello's wife.
Who is Desdemona.
200
The name of the demon who is at Faustus' side to do as he wills.
Who is Mephistopheles?
200
These were the Spanish monarchs who united Spain through marriage, financed Columbus' expedition to the New World, and created the situation for Spain's golden age.
Who are Ferdinand and Isabella?
200
Cardinal who had tremendous impact on Louis XIII, and created the French Academy.
Who is Cardinal Richelieu?
200
What play from earlier in the semester does THE MISER most closely resemble?
What is THE POT OF GOLD?
300
In the Venetian army, Othello is this rank, and Cassio is this rank.
Who is General Othello and Lieutenant Cassio?
300
He is Faustus' student and servant.
Who is Wagner?
300
The name for open air Spanish theatres.
What are Corrales?
300
The leading actress of Moliere's company, his wife, and if rumors are true, quite possibly his daughter.
Who is Armande Bejart?
300
What is the name of the miser, and where does he hide his gold?
What is Harpagon and the garden?
400
This prop is used to "prove" Othello's wife's infidelity.
What is a handkerchief?
400
This is what specifically becomes of Faustus at the end of the play.
What is that he is literally ripped apart and his soul sent to hell?
400
Wrote 111 plays, including Life is a Dream, and became Spain's most popular playwrights.
Who is Pedro Calderon?
400
Dramatic playwright who wrote The Cid, who was attacked for violating the Neoclassical rules
Who is Corneille?
400
These are the miser's two children.
Who are Cleante and Elise?
500
These people die in OTHELLO.
Who are Desdemona, Othello, and Emilia?
500
What is the name of the rival German Pope Faustus rescues?
Who is Bruno?
500
A nun, born in Mexico, this female playwright wrote The Trials of a Noble House (1683) and Love the Greater Labyrinth (1689)
Who is Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz?
500
Tragic playwright who strictly followed the neoclassical ideals, wrote Phaedra.
Who is Racine?
500
This character dies toward the end of the play, and his name also reflects his function as a bright brassy instrument (aka a ____ call).