Choose the correct answer. 1. He .. on stage for only one scene.

1. He ….. on stage for only one scene.

a) appeared b) emerged c) entered d) erupted

2. He played the lead in a …..production of "Macbeth".

a) memorable b) memorised c) recalled d) reminded

3. Her ….. as a tragedian took her to every part of the world.

a) fame b) glory c) renown d) status

4. Halfway through the first act, the leading man forgot his …...

a) declamations b) lines c) parts d) speeches

5. He soon made a …… for himself on the stage.

a) fame b) popularity c) reputation d) regard

6. When he forgot his lines the ….. whispered them from the side of the stage.

a) messenger b) prompter c) pusher d) reminder

7. Public figures, such as actors, are often reluctant to talk about their ….. lives.

a) individual b) particular c) personal d) private

8. I doubt if I will be ….. enough to play tomorrow.

a) fit b) healthy c) recovered d) sound

9. Miss Best was proud to be ….. out for special praise for her performance.

a) distinguished b) selected c) separated d) singled

10. Don't ….. shouting for ability as a dramatic actor.

a) identify b) imagine c) mislead d) mistake

11. For the first night's performance the ….. had to be called in to take the part because the leading lady was ill.

a) deputy b) reserve c) substitute d) understudy

12. The highlight of his acting career was the opportunity to play the …. of Hamlet.

a) characterisation b) part c) personage d) play

13. The actors have to …..before they appear in front of the strong lights on stage.

a) cover up b) do up c) make up d) paint up

14. He gave the best performance of his acting career in the ….of Othello.

a) action b) personage c) role d) theme

15. That comedian is very good at ….; he can take off the President perfectly.

a) duplications b) impressions c) reproductions d) similarities