Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 1
A place where art works are displayed for sale is called a/an
- A. gallery.Correct
- B. house.
- C. market.
- D. palace.
- E. theatre.
Explanation
A gallery displays art works for viewing and sale.
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Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 2
Which of the following is a product of blacksmithing?
- A. Calabash
- B. GongCorrect
- C. Mallet
- D. Mortar
- E. Pestle
Explanation
A gong is forged from iron by a blacksmith; the others are wood or gourd.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 3
Visual Art is majorly divided into fine and ______ arts.
- A. appliedCorrect
- B. folklore
- C. liberal
- D. poetry
- E. theatre
Explanation
Visual art is fine art and applied art.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 4
Which of the following differentiates male from female figure in drawing?
- A. Broad chestCorrect
- B. Round face
- C. Slanted shoulder
- D. Slim face
- E. Wider hip
Explanation
The male figure has a broader chest and shoulders.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 5
The part that is away from the light in a drawing is referred to as
- A. dark tone.
- B. light tone.
- C. middle tone.
- D. shade.Correct
- E. shadow.
Explanation
Shade is the part of the object facing away from the light.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 6
The shading technique used in the drawing below is
- A. blurring.
- B. cross-hatching.Correct
- C. hatching.
- D. pointillism.
- E. rubbing.
Explanation
Layers of crossing lines build up the dark areas.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 7
In life drawing, the model must be studied
- A. briefly.
- B. carelessly.
- C. critically.Correct
- D. lightly.
- E. partially.
Explanation
A life model must be observed carefully and critically.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 8
Orange colour is formed by mixing yellow and
- A. red.Correct
- B. blue.
- C. green.
- D. purple.
- E. indigo.
Explanation
Yellow + red = orange.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 9
The following are the reasons for art works preservation except for
- A. cultural awareness.
- B. cultural preservation.
- C. societal vices.Correct
- D. traditional value.
Explanation
Societal vices are not a reason for preserving art.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 10
Tsoede figures are found among the
- A. Hausas.
- B. Igbos.
- C. Nupes.Correct
- D. Tivs.
- E. Yorubas.
Explanation
Tsoede bronzes belong to the Nupe.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 11
Court art is synonymous with the people of
- A. Abuja.
- B. Benin.Correct
- C. Gboko.
- D. Ikeja.
- E. Iseyin.
Explanation
Benin Kingdom art was made for the Oba's court.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 12
Nok figures can be found in
- A. Bayelsa.
- B. Benue.
- C. Imo.
- D. Kaduna.Correct
- E. Ondo.
Explanation
Nok terracotta comes from the Jos Plateau/Kaduna area.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 13
The following are the tools needed in tie and dye except
- A. apron.
- B. basin.
- C. gloves.
- D. needle.
- E. trowel.Correct
Explanation
A trowel is a building tool.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 14
Local dyeing is usually done inside
- A. basins.
- B. buckets.
- C. drums.
- D. pits.Correct
- E. tanks.
Explanation
Traditional dyeing uses dye pits.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 15
Cultural and Creative Arts is a combination of the following except
- A. craft.
- B. dance.
- C. drama.
- D. music.
- E. prose.Correct
Explanation
Prose is literature, not a CCA component.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 16
Which of the following is not a technique in pottery?
- A. Coiling
- B. MarblingCorrect
- C. Pinching
- D. Slabbing
- E. Throwing
Explanation
Marbling is a paper/ink technique.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 17
Which of the following materials cannot be used in mosaic?
- A. Beads
- B. FlowersCorrect
- C. Glasses
- D. Grains
- E. Pebbles
Explanation
Flowers wilt and cannot be fixed permanently.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 18
Stone figures are predominantly found in
- A. Esie.Correct
- B. Ife.
- C. Owerri.
- D. Oyo.
- E. Suleja.
Explanation
Esie in Kwara State is famous for stone figures.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 19
Awka is famous for
- A. basket weaving.
- B. blacksmithing.Correct
- C. calabash carving.
- D. leather work.
- E. mat weaving.
Explanation
Awka people are noted blacksmiths.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 20
Mural is associated with
- A. ceramics.
- B. graphics.
- C. painting.Correct
- D. sculpture.
- E. textile.
Explanation
A mural is a wall painting.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 21
The following are some of the Nigerian tourist centres except
- A. Gurara Water Falls.
- B. National Art Theatre.
- C. Nigeria Defence Academy.Correct
- D. Old Oyo National Park.
- E. Yankari Game Reserve.
Explanation
The Defence Academy is a military institution, not a tourist centre.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 22
The area marked B in the drawing below is known as
- A. image.
- B. light.
- C. object.
- D. shade.
- E. shadow.Correct
Explanation
B points to the dark patch cast on the floor, which is the shadow.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 23
For easy moulding, ______ is mixed with paper pulp.
- A. colour
- B. oil
- C. slip
- D. starchCorrect
- E. wax
Explanation
Starch paste binds the pulp so it moulds easily.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 24
The following are needed in knitting except
- A. brush.Correct
- B. needle.
- C. scissors.
- D. tape.
- E. yarn.
Explanation
A brush is for painting.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 25
A renowned Nigerian potter among the following was
- A. Aina Onabolu.
- B. Jimoh Buraimoh.
- C. Ladi Kwali.Correct
- D. Lamidi Fakeye.
- E. Susan Wenger.
Explanation
Ladi Kwali of Abuja (Gwari) pottery is the famous potter.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 26
Nok art is predominantly known for
- A. basket weaving.
- B. bronze casting.
- C. door panel.
- D. marble works.
- E. terracotta.Correct
Explanation
Nok culture is famous for terracotta figures.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 27
Circle is a type of
- A. curve.
- B. figure.
- C. line.
- D. shape.Correct
- E. sign.
Explanation
A circle is a geometric shape.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 28
A fabric design that requires wax and dye is known as
- A. batik.Correct
- B. bleaching.
- C. embroidery.
- D. knitting.
- E. printing.
Explanation
Batik uses wax-resist and dye.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 29
Ceramic wares are fired in a/an
- A. cooker.
- B. furnace.
- C. incubator.
- D. kiln.Correct
- E. microwave.
Explanation
A kiln is used for firing ceramics.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 30
Which of these products cannot be achieved through weaving?
- A. Bag
- B. Basket
- C. BatikCorrect
- D. Cap
- E. Mat
Explanation
Batik is wax-resist dyeing, not weaving.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 31
The following art materials come in different colours except
- A. chalk.
- B. charcoal.Correct
- C. crayon.
- D. poster colour.
- E. water colour.
Explanation
Charcoal is only black.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 32
Which of the following is not a principle of design?
- A. Balance
- B. Emphasis
- C. Harmony
- D. LineCorrect
- E. Unity
Explanation
Line is an element of design.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 33
The shape of human head is
- A. circular.
- B. oval.Correct
- C. rectangular.
- D. spiral.
- E. triangular.
Explanation
The human head is basically oval (egg-shaped).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 34
The hardest pencil is
- A. 2B.
- B. 3B.
- C. B.
- D. H.Correct
- E. HB.
Explanation
H pencils are harder than HB and B grades.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 35
Table can be used in place of
- A. developer.
- B. light box.
- C. loom.
- D. printing bed.Correct
- E. throwing wheel.
Explanation
A flat table can serve as a printing bed.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 36
The diagram below represents ______ art culture.
- A. Benin
- B. Esie
- C. Ife
- D. NokCorrect
- E. Tsoede
Explanation
The head with large eyes and stylised hair resembles Nok terracotta.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 37
The following techniques can be adopted in tie and dye except
- A. folding.
- B. knitting.Correct
- C. knotting.
- D. pleating.
- E. stitching.
Explanation
Knitting makes fabric; it is not a tie and dye technique.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 38
Textile design is a ______ dimensional art.
- A. 6
- B. 5
- C. 4
- D. 3
- E. 2Correct
Explanation
Textile design is a two-dimensional art.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 39
Which of the following is not a material in batik process?
- A. Caustic soda
- B. Cotton fabric
- C. Dye
- D. Hand glovesCorrect
- E. Wax
Explanation
Gloves are protective equipment, not a batik material.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 40
The drawing below suggests
- A. craft.
- B. design.
- C. doll.
- D. painting.
- E. sketch.Correct
Explanation
It is a rough line drawing, i.e. a sketch.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 41
Modelling can best be achieved by using
- A. cement.
- B. clay.Correct
- C. paper pulp.
- D. plaster of paris.
- E. wood.
Explanation
Clay is soft and easily moulded.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 42
Who among the following fought for the inclusion of art in Nigerian school's curriculum?
- A. Aina OnaboluCorrect
- B. Akinola Lasekan
- C. Ben Enwonwu
- D. Etso Ugbodaga
- E. Jimoh Okolo
Explanation
Aina Onabolu is the pioneer who campaigned for art in schools.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 43
A person who specializes in carving of figures is known as a
- A. ceramist.
- B. designer.
- C. painter.
- D. potter.
- E. sculptor.Correct
Explanation
A sculptor carves or models figures.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 44
Stitching is associated with
- A. batik.
- B. collage.
- C. leather.Correct
- D. mosaic.
- E. printing.
Explanation
Leather work is joined by stitching.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 45
Which of these media cannot be used for carving?
- A. Calabash
- B. IronCorrect
- C. Stone
- D. Thorn
- E. Wood
Explanation
Iron is forged or cast, not carved.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 46
A book used by an artist to make a quick drawing is called
- A. art folio.
- B. drawing sheet.
- C. exercise book.
- D. sketch pad.Correct
- E. textbook.
Explanation
A sketch pad is for quick drawings.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 47
The following tools are required in graphic design except
- A. brush.
- B. compass.
- C. letraset.
- D. ruler.
- E. spatula.Correct
Explanation
A spatula is a clay/palette tool.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 48
Pit dyeing is predominantly practised in
- A. Edo.
- B. Kano.Correct
- C. Kogi.
- D. Niger.
- E. Osun.
Explanation
Kano's Kofar Mata dye pits are famous.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 49
The area marked A is known as
- A. content.
- B. cover.
- C. illustration.
- D. title.
- E. spine.Correct
Explanation
A points to the side where the pages are bound: the spine.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 50
The area marked B is called
- A. book folder.
- B. content.
- C. cover page.Correct
- D. edge.
- E. title.
Explanation
B points to the front cover of the book.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 51
The area marked C is known as
- A. illustration.
- B. in print.
- C. logo.Correct
- D. template.
- E. title.
Explanation
C points to the emblem on the cover, a logo.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 52
Another name for colour is
- A. hue.Correct
- B. impression.
- C. light.
- D. reflection.
- E. rhythm.
Explanation
Hue is another name for colour.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 53
Repeat pattern in the design below is
- A. diamond.
- B. feather.
- C. mirror.Correct
- D. simple.
- E. slide.
Explanation
The motifs are flipped to face each other, which is a mirror repeat.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 54
The art of making pot is
- A. casting.
- B. glazing.
- C. modelling.
- D. pinching.
- E. pottery.Correct
Explanation
Pottery is pot making.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 55
Wet clay works can be joined together by
- A. evostic.
- B. glue.
- C. grog.
- D. silica.
- E. slip.Correct
Explanation
Slip (watery clay) joins wet clay pieces.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 56
Which of the following is a secondary colour?
- A. Blue
- B. GreenCorrect
- C. Reddish blue
- D. Yellow
- E. Yellowish green
Explanation
Green = blue + yellow.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 57
A building where historical objects are kept is called a
- A. gallery.
- B. laboratory.
- C. museum.Correct
- D. studio.
- E. theatre.
Explanation
A museum keeps historical objects.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 58
Which of the following is used in a drawing class?
- A. DonkeyCorrect
- B. Light box
- C. Loom
- D. Mallet
- E. Throwing wheel
Explanation
A drawing donkey is the bench artists sit on to draw.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 59
Poster design is a product of
- A. branding.
- B. graphics.Correct
- C. painting.
- D. printing.
- E. textile.
Explanation
Poster design belongs to graphic design.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 60
Throwing wheel is a tool used by a
- A. ceramist.Correct
- B. painter.
- C. photographer.
- D. sculptor.
- E. weaver.
Explanation
Ceramists throw pots on the wheel.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 61
Musical alphabets are ______ in number.
- A. three
- B. five
- C. sevenCorrect
- D. nine
- E. eleven
Explanation
The musical alphabet is A B C D E F G = 7 letters.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 62
What is another name for G clef?
- A. Alto
- B. Baritone
- C. Bass
- D. Tenor
- E. TrebleCorrect
Explanation
The G clef is the treble clef.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 63
A group of five parallel horizontal lines with four corresponding spaces defines a
- A. brace.
- B. clef.
- C. key.
- D. slur.
- E. staff.Correct
Explanation
A staff has 5 lines and 4 spaces.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 64
Value of the musical note below is
- A. sixteenth.
- B. eighth.
- C. quarter.Correct
- D. half.
- E. whole.
Explanation
A filled note head with a plain stem is a crotchet (quarter note).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 65
Which of the following musical notes has two beats?
- A. A
- B. B
- C. CCorrect
- D. D
- E. E
Explanation
A hollow note head with a stem is a minim = 2 beats.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 66
Name the line on which a note is placed in the staff below.
- A. F
- B. ECorrect
- C. D
- D. B
- E. A
Explanation
The note sits on the first ledger line below the bass staff, which is E.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 67
Two quavers in each bar is represented by
- A. 2/2
- B. 2/4
- C. 2/8Correct
- D. 3/4
- E. 3/8
Explanation
A quaver is 1/8 of a semibreve, so two quavers per bar = 2/8.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 68
Identify a quaver rest among the following.
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. DCorrect
- E. E
Explanation
A quaver rest looks like a "7" with one flag.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 69
The word 'Tetra' means
- A. one.
- B. two.
- C. three.
- D. four.Correct
- E. five.
Explanation
Tetra = four (as in tetrachord).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 70
How many semitones are in the interval below?
- A. 3
- B. 4
- C. 5
- D. 6
- E. 7Correct
Explanation
The notes C and G are a perfect fifth, which is 7 semitones.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 71
Which of the following musical notes has four beats?
- A. Breve
- B. Minim
- C. Quaver
- D. SemibreveCorrect
- E. Semiquaver
Explanation
A semibreve lasts 4 beats.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 72
The four spaces in the treble staff are named
- A. ABCD
- B. ACEG
- C. BCDF
- D. BEAD
- E. FACECorrect
Explanation
From the bottom, the spaces spell F-A-C-E.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 73
Identify the major key below.
- A. G
- B. FCorrect
- C. D
- D. C
- E. A
Explanation
One flat (B♭) in the key signature gives F major.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 74
Which cadence has the chord progression V - I?
- A. Half-closed
- B. Imperfect
- C. Interrupted
- D. PerfectCorrect
- E. Plagal
Explanation
V-I is the perfect (authentic) cadence.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 75
What is the solfa note for dominant?
- A. Doh
- B. Fah
- C. Me
- D. Re
- E. SohCorrect
Explanation
The dominant (5th degree) is Soh.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 76
The term 'Fine' in music means
- A. end.Correct
- B. fast.
- C. loud.
- D. slow.
- E. start.
Explanation
Fine means the end.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 77
The musical instrument below is commonly found among the
- A. Edos.
- B. Efiks.
- C. Hausas.
- D. Igbos.Correct
- E. Yorubas.
Explanation
It is a wooden xylophone-type instrument.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 78
Ishaka is classified as a/an ______ instrument.
- A. aerophone
- B. cacophone
- C. chordophone
- D. idiophoneCorrect
- E. membranophone
Explanation
Ishaka is a shaken rattle: it sounds by its own body (idiophone).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 79
Which of the following interval structures is correct for a diatonic major scale?
- A. TSTSTTS
- B. TSTTTTS
- C. TTSTTST
- D. TTSTTTSCorrect
- E. TTTSTTS
Explanation
Major scale = Tone Tone Semitone Tone Tone Tone Semitone.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 80
The imaginary line which divides a great stave into two equal parts is
- A. lower C.
- B. middle C.Correct
- C. middle D.
- D. octave C.
- E. octave D.
Explanation
Middle C sits halfway between the treble and bass staves.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 81
Trumpet is classified as a ______ instrument.
- A. brassCorrect
- B. keyboard
- C. percussion
- D. stringed
- E. wood-wind
Explanation
The trumpet is a brass instrument.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 82
Identify a piece of music with two phrases.
- A. BinaryCorrect
- B. Rondo
- C. Sonata
- D. Sonatina
- E. Ternary
Explanation
Binary form has two sections (A B).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 83
Which of these accidentals restores a note to its original pitch?
- A. A
- B. B
- C. CCorrect
- D. D
- E. E
Explanation
The natural sign (♮) cancels a sharp or flat.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 84
A change of key during musical performance is called
- A. harmony.
- B. improvisation.
- C. modulation.Correct
- D. transcription.
- E. transposition.
Explanation
Changing key within a piece is modulation.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 85
Which of these stem directions is incorrect in melody writing?
- A. A
- B. BCorrect
- C. C
- D. D
- E. E
Explanation
Notes below the middle line take stems up; B has a low note with its stem down.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 86
Identify a stringed instrument among the following.
- A. Cello
- B. Clarinet
- C. Flute
- D. Trombone
- E. ViolinCorrect
Explanation
Cello and violin are both stringed; the others are wind/brass.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 87
Which of the following key signatures is G major?
- A. ACorrect
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
- E. E
Explanation
G major has one sharp (F♯).
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 88
The recorder diagram below is ______ major.
- A. C
- B. D
- C. E
- D. F
- E. GCorrect
Explanation
Thumb hole and the first three holes closed, the rest open, gives the note G.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 89
Which of the following musical instruments is mainly made of wood?
- A. Agogo
- B. Bata
- C. EkweCorrect
- D. Kalangu
- E. Sekere
Explanation
Ekwe is a wooden slit drum.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 90
The symbol used to represent 'very soft' is
- A. f
- B. ff
- C. p
- D. ppCorrect
- E. mp
Explanation
pp (pianissimo) means very soft.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 91
A playwright is also called a/an
- A. actor.
- B. director.
- C. dramatist.Correct
- D. poet.
- E. producer.
Explanation
A playwright is a dramatist.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 92
Actors in a play are classified into major and ______ characters.
- A. flat
- B. foil
- C. main
- D. minorCorrect
- E. round
Explanation
Characters are major or minor.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 93
A person who acts a role in drama is a/an
- A. antagonist.
- B. character.Correct
- C. clown.
- D. jester.
- E. protagonist.
Explanation
An actor plays a character.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 94
Drama does the following except
- A. conscientize.
- B. correct.
- C. entertain.
- D. exploit.Correct
- E. inform.
Explanation
Drama does not exploit people.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 95
A drama that amuses is
- A. burlesque.
- B. cartoon.
- C. comedy.Correct
- D. farce.
- E. satire.
Explanation
Comedy amuses the audience.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 96
Dionysian festival is associated with ancient
- A. Denmark.
- B. England.
- C. Greek.Correct
- D. Rome.
- E. Russia.
Explanation
Greek theatre began in honour of Dionysus.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 97
A drama that is based on gestures is
- A. improvisation.
- B. lampoon.
- C. mime.Correct
- D. pantomime.
- E. parody.
Explanation
Mime tells a story purely by gestures.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 98
Conversation between actors on the stage is
- A. dialogue.Correct
- B. discussion.
- C. monologue.
- D. speech.
- E. talk.
Explanation
Dialogue is conversation between characters.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 99
A stage can be divided into ______ major part(s).
- A. five
- B. four
- C. threeCorrect
- D. two
- E. one
Explanation
Upstage, centre stage and downstage.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 100
Tragedy evokes
- A. anxiety.
- B. happiness.
- C. laughter.
- D. pity.Correct
- E. suspense.
Explanation
Tragedy arouses pity and fear.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 101
The clothes worn by actors in a performance is
- A. apparel.
- B. camouflage.
- C. costume.Correct
- D. dresses.
- E. props.
Explanation
Costume is what actors wear.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 102
A character that opposes the hero is the
- A. antagonist.Correct
- B. foil.
- C. heroine.
- D. protagonist.
- E. villain.
Explanation
The antagonist opposes the protagonist.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 103
Performances of theatre for development are done in the
- A. ballroom.
- B. cinema.
- C. playhouse.
- D. public.Correct
- E. theatre.
Explanation
TfD is taken to communities, in public spaces.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 104
Another name for a dramatist is a/an
- A. actor.
- B. costumier.
- C. director.
- D. playwright.Correct
- E. producer.
Explanation
A dramatist is a playwright.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 105
The person who reminds actors of their lines in a drama performance is
- A. costumier.
- B. director.
- C. prompter.Correct
- D. stage director.
- E. stage manager.
Explanation
The prompter feeds forgotten lines to the actors.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 106
Actors are people who perform the work of ______ on stage.
- A. costumer
- B. directorCorrect
- C. prompter
- D. set designer
- E. stage manager
Explanation
The wording is unclear in the scan; director is the nearest option.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 107
A serious play with violent scenes but ends happily is a
- A. burlesque.
- B. comedy.
- C. melodrama.Correct
- D. tragedy.
- E. tragic-comedy.
Explanation
Melodrama is sensational and ends happily.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 108
The materials worn by actors in a play is
- A. apparel.
- B. attire.
- C. costume.Correct
- D. dress.
- E. robe.
Explanation
Costume is the clothing worn by actors.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 109
The oldest form of stage is
- A. Arena.Correct
- B. Free.
- C. Thrust.
- D. Traverse.
- E. Proscenium.
Explanation
The arena (circle) stage is the earliest form.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 110
The person who casts and rehearses the actor for a performance is a/an
- A. actor.
- B. crew.
- C. director.Correct
- D. playwright.
- E. producer.
Explanation
The director casts and rehearses the actors.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 111
Dance is a/an ______ form.
- A. artCorrect
- B. dramatic
- C. poetic
- D. prosaic
- E. social
Explanation
Dance is an art form.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 112
The birth of dance is traceable to
- A. custom.
- B. folklore.
- C. ritual.Correct
- D. superstition.
- E. tradition.
Explanation
Dance began in ritual worship.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 113
Dance in practice has to do with ______ movements.
- A. arrhythmic
- B. matric
- C. metronomic
- D. rhythmicCorrect
- E. unrhythmic
Explanation
Dance is made of rhythmic movements.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 114
Koroso dance originated from
- A. Benue.
- B. Borno.
- C. Gombe.
- D. Kano.Correct
- E. Kwara.
Explanation
Koroso is a Hausa dance from Kano.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 115
A good choreographer must be very
- A. compassionate.
- B. competent.Correct
- C. considerate.
- D. knowledgeable.
- E. skillful.
Explanation
A choreographer must be competent.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 116
A correct application of dance movements in a logical sequence is
- A. balance.
- B. contrast.
- C. order.Correct
- D. repetition.
- E. transition.
Explanation
Movements arranged in a logical sequence show order.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 117
A tensed body can be ______ by dancing.
- A. constrained
- B. relaxedCorrect
- C. restrained
- D. strained
- E. tightened
Explanation
Dancing relaxes tense muscles.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 118
The Ugbo is a/an ______ dance.
- A. BeninCorrect
- B. Efik
- C. Ikele
- D. Kauri
- E. Tiv
Explanation
Ugbo is a Benin (Edo) dance.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 119
A dancer can be found in one of the following government agencies.
- A. BON
- B. EFCC
- C. FRCN
- D. NICOCorrect
- E. NTA
Explanation
NICO (National Institute for Cultural Orientation) employs dancers.
Cultural and Creative Arts 2022 Objective — Question 120
The only known Nigerian dancer to have received an OBE award is
- A. Adeyinka Bolaji.
- B. Ahmed Yerima.
- C. Peter Badejo.Correct
- D. Pius Okoye.
- E. Wole Soyinka.
Explanation
Peter Badejo OBE is the Nigerian dancer and choreographer.
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