SECOND QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT IN P.

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Directions: Read the sentences below and identify what they refer to from the given
choices below each. Write the letter of your answer in a sheet of paper.

1. What is the origin of the word "ballet"?

a) English c) Italian
b) French d) Spanish

2. When did ballet first start as a performance in the royal court?

a) 14th century c) 16th century
b) 15th century d) 17th century

3. Who brought ballet from Italy to France, marking its staging in the French courts?
a) Queen Elizabeth I c) Catherine de Medici
b) Queen Isabella of Spain d) Queen Victoria

4. In which century did ballet become a profession (occupation)?

a) 15th century c) 17th century
b) 16th century d) 18th century

5. During which era in the 19th century did many features of ballet, as we know them
today, begin to emerge?
a) Baroque era c) Romantic era
b) Renaissance era d) Classical era

6. When did ballet first arrive in Russia, and why did it come to the country?
a) For royal performances
b) During Westernization
c) As a cultural exchange
d) For educational purposes

7. What major events in the 20th century influenced the change in ballet and the arts in
general?
a) The Renaissance
b) The French Revolution
c) The Russian Revolution, World Wars, and liberation of women
d) The Industrial Revolution

8. When did ballet reach the United States?

a) 17th century c) 19th century
b) 18th century d) 20th century

9. How did ballet come to the Philippines?

a) Through Spanish colonization
b) Through American colonization
c) Through Dutch colonization
d) Through Portuguese colonization

10. Which of the following ballet companies in the Philippines is mentioned as recognized
internationally in the given content?
a) Ballet Mexico c) Ballet Rome
b) Ballet Philippines d) Ballet Madrid
11. What does the term "Plie" refer to in ballet?
a) To jump c) To bend
b) To rise d) To turn

12. In which positions can a Plie be performed in ballet?

a) First and Second c) All five positions
b) Second and Third d) Fourth and Fifth

13. What is a "Grand-Plie" in ballet?

a) A small bend
b) A half bend
c) A full bend with heels off the ground
d) A turn in the air

14. How is a "Demi-Plie" executed in ballet?

a) Full bend with heels off the ground
b) Half bend
c) Small bend
d) Turn in the air while bending

15. What does "Releve" mean in ballet?

a) To bend c) To rise
b) To jump d) To turn

16. What is the initial position for executing a Releve in ballet?

a) Begin with a demi-plie in order to push up from the floor
b) Straight legs with heels on the ground
c) Demi-Plie
d) Turn in the air

17. How is a Saute performed in ballet?

a) Execute a turn
b) Begin with a grand-plie
c) Start in a demi-plie, execute a vertical jump, and end in starting position
d) Rise on the toes without lifting the heels

18. In Saute, where does the jump end?

a) Full bend c) Starting position
b) Demi-Plie d) Grand-Plie

19. Which of the following movements involves a full bend with heels off the ground?
a) Demi-Plie c) Releve
b) Grand-Plie d) Saute

20. What is the purpose of beginning a Releve with a Demi-Plie in ballet?

a) To execute a turn c) To bend deeper
b) To push up from the floor d) To jump higher

21. What is the primary action in an "Arabesque" in ballet?

a) Bend the knees
b) Raise one leg and extend it behind the body
c) Execute rapid turns
d) Jump and change foot placement

22. How is a "Balance" executed in ballet?

 a) Begin with a grand-plie
b) Start in a releve postion, shift feet in 5th position with a rock step and bend side
c) Perform a series of rapid turns
d) Raise one leg and extend it behind the body

23. What is the characteristic of "Chaines" in ballet?

a) Rapid traveling turns on demi-pointe in 1st position
b) A jump with a change of foot placement
c) A long, extended line with a variety of arm shapes
d) Raising one leg and extending it behind the body

24. What does "Changement" involve in ballet?

a) A series of rapid turns
b) Changing the placement of heels with a jump
c) Executing a rock step in demi-plie
d) Raising one leg and extending it behind the body

25. How does one initiate "Chaines" in ballet?

a) Begin with a grand-plie
b) Start in 1st position in releve and execute rapid traveling turns on demi-pointe
c) Begin in fifth position demi-plie
d) Raise one leg and extend it behind the body

26. What is the final position in a "Balance" in ballet?

a) Rapid traveling turns
b) Demi-plie with a rock step
c) A change of foot placement in the air
d) End with a demi-plie

27. What distinguishes an "Arabesque" from other ballet movements?

a) Series of rapid turns
b) Change of foot placement in the air
c) Raising one leg and extending it behind the body
d) Executing a rock step in demi-plie

28. What is the purpose of a "Changement" in ballet?

a) Execute rapid traveling turns
b) To change placement of heels with a jump
c) Extend one leg behind the body
d) Perform a series of arm movements

29. How can "Arabesque" be enhanced in its visual presentation?

a) Perform a series of rapid turns
b) Raise both legs off the ground
c) Use a variety of arm shapes to harmonize with its long, extended line
d) Execute a jump and change foot placement

30. Which ballet movement involves a rapid series of turns resembling a chain or links?
a) Arabesque c) Chaines
b) Balance d) Changement

31. What is the primary characteristic of a "Chasse" in ballet?

a) Rapid traveling turns
b) A chasing or connecting step
c) Raising one leg and extending it behind the body
d) Changing the placement of heels with a jump
32. How should a Chasse be initiated in terms of leg position?
a) Start in 5th position demi-plie
b) Begin in a 2nd position
c) Start in 1st or 3rd demi-plie position
d) Begin in a retire position

33. What is the movement involved in a Chasse to the side?

a) Pull both legs together in the air in the chasse to the side
b) Rapid traveling turns on demi-pointe
c) Slide the front leg along the floor to a 4th or 2nd position
d) Execute a jump and change foot placement

34. How should both feet land in a Chasse?

a) Lifted off the ground
b) Separately in a stretched position
c) Together in the starting demi-plie position
d) In a coupe position

35. What does "Developpe" mean in ballet?

a) A chasing or connecting step c) Thrown
b) To unfold d) Rapid traveling turns

36. Where did modern dance develop independently?

a) France and Italy c) England and Spain
b) America and Germany d) Russia and China

37. What was modern dance known as in Germany during its development?
a) Ballet c) Classical dance
b) Ausdruckstanz d) Tempo dance

38. What does Ausdruckstanz mean in English?

a) Classical dance c) Modern dance
b) Expressive dance d) Rhythmic dance

39. How is modern dance described in terms of expressing feelings through movements?
a) Adhering strictly to ballet rules
b) Rejecting all dance forms
c) Freely expressing feelings without adhering to rules
d) Focusing solely on theatrical effects

40. Who were the pioneering artists in the development of modern dance at the beginning
of the 20th century?
a) Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, and Ted Shawn
b) Anna Pavlova, Vaslav Nijinsky, and George Balanchine
c) Martha Graham, Merce Cunningham, and Jose Limon
d) Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudolf Nureyev, and Margot Fonteyn

41. What did Isadora Duncan, Ruth St. Denis, and Ted Shawn have in common regarding
their dance backgrounds?
a) They all studied hip-hop dance
b) They rejected ballet as not suitable to their temperament and movement style
c) They were all trained in classical Indian dance
d) They only studied traditional folk dances

42. How did Isadora Duncan's style of dancing differ from ballet?
 a) It focused on theatrical effects
b) It rejected the use of the body
c) It emanated from the center of the body, with energy flowing outward
d) It followed structured steps

43. According to the passage, what was Isadora Duncan's aim in her dancing?
a) To create theatrical effects
b) To express feelings without any structure
c) To portray the actual human situation
d) To imitate the dance styles of the ancient Egyptians

44. How do dancers in modern dance typically approach movements compared to ballet?
a) They use structured steps similar to ballet
b) They use their own interpretations instead of structured steps
c) They only follow the strict rules of classical ballet
d) They solely focus on theatrical effects

45. In terms of body stance, what do modern dancers often opt for instead of the classical
ballet upright and erect body?
a) Deliberate falls to the floor c) Classical ideals of the ancient Greeks
b) Rapid traveling turns d) The use of theatrical effects

46. How should the supporting foot be positioned in "Laterals" in contemporary dance?
a) Turned inward c) Turned out
b) Pointed straight ahead d) Flexed

47. What is the primary characteristic of a "Spiral" movement in contemporary dance?

a) A jump with a split
b) A torso twist starting in the pelvis and articulated up the spine
c) Lateral movements with the head and spine
d) Hopping with a deep plie

48. How is a "Stag Leap" different from a regular split jump?

a) Both legs are straight and parallel to the floor
b) Both legs are turned inward
c) The front leg is bent inward while the other leg is straight
d) The arms are thrust down to the floor

49. What is the position of the supporting knee in a "Stag Turn"?

a) Straight c) Slightly bent
b) Bent inward d) Bent outward

50. How is a "Primitive Squat" executed in contemporary dance?

a) Landing with both legs straight
b) Landing with the feet parallel and knees straight
c) Hopping and landing in a deep second-position plie
d) Landing with the feet turned inward

51. According to the passage, what is the correct postural line in dance?
a) From the ear lobe to the center of the ankle
b) From the ear lobe to the center of the shoulder and hip, in front of the ankle, and down
through the foot
c) From the shoulder to the knee
d) From the hip to the toe

52. Why is good posture considered vital in dance?

 a) To showcase flexibility c) To follow trends
b) For control, safety, and expression d) For comfort during dance routines

53. What imaginary line does the correct postural line run along?
a) From shoulders, hips, and knees c) From head to knee
b) From shoulder to ankle d) From hip to foot

54. According to the passage, what problems may arise from having improper posture
while dancing?
a) Enhanced flexibility c) Future chronic injuries
b) Improved coordination d) Increased stamina

55. Which of the following faulty alignments in dance training should be avoided, as
mentioned in the passage?
a) Perfect turnout from the hips
b) Centered shoulders, hips, and knees
c) Proper weight distribution forward
d) Twisted hips and misuse of muscle groups

56. What is the cause of an Achilles Tendonitis injury in dancers?

a) Excessive training c) Prolonged repetitive loading
b) Falls on an outstretched arm d) Twists the ankle after a jump

57. What is the symptom of a Dancer's Fracture?

a) Pain and stiffness in the low back c) Pain and deformity near the wrist
b) Pain at the side of the ankle d) Pain at the outer part of the foot

58. How can a Stress Fracture be prevented in dancers?

a) Adequate rest
b) Exercises that strengthen the knee
c) Proper technique and footwear
d) Strengthening and flexibility exercises

59. What is the cause of Back Strain in dancers?

a) Falls on an outstretched arm c) Sudden movement of the trunk
b) Prolonged repetitive loading d) Excessive training

60. Which injury is associated with poor foot mechanics and hard dance floor?
a) Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis c) ACL Tear
b) Plantar Fasciitis d) Forearm Fracture

61. Why is it important to handle dancing facilities and equipment with care according to
the passage?
a) To test their durability
b) To prevent having them misplaced, stolen, or causing accidents
c) To showcase strength
d) To demonstrate proficiency

62. What is the recommended approach when using dancing equipment?

a) Monopolize the equipment
b) Handle them with care and use them solely for their purpose
c) Leave equipment in complete disarray or dirty
d) Use them for unintended purposes to spice up routines

63. What should be practiced first when performing exercises and movements in the
dancing/training area?
 a) Monopolizing the equipment c) Practicing good form
b) Moving slowly to ensure safety d) Loitering around the venue

64. What is discouraged in terms of handling dancing equipment, as mentioned in the

passage?
a) Hugging the equipment c) Passing on equipment that is dirty
b) Leaving equipment in complete d) Ignoring the equipment
disarray

65. According to the passage, why is practicing proper hygiene and care important?
a) To showcase cleanliness
b) To deter others from using the facilities
c) To prevent accidents
d) To impress the teacher/facilitator

Good luck and God bless!!