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A Brief History of Mime Trivia Quiz

A true art performed by true artists. A professional mime can sometimes evoke more laughter from an audience, than a professional comedian.

A multiple-choice quiz by mixit. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
mixit

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,611

Updated
Mar 02 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
732

Last 3 plays: daveguth (9/10), Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 102 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The word, mime, comes from which early civilization? Hint

Greek

Chinese

Aztec

Sanskrit

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Question 2 of 10

2. Early English mimes were known as which of these? Hint

hummers

mimmers

bummers

mummers

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Question 3 of 10

3. The definition of mime is which of these? Hint

Story through body motion without the use of speech

Singing and dancing a story to the audience

Telling a story with the help of cue cards

Making people guess what you are thinking

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jean-Gaspard Deburau introduced the "pantomine blanche" to the art of mime. What is this? Hint

Cane

Audience

Music

White face

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of the following was NOT a noted mime? Hint

Eddie the Eagle

Buster Keaton

Charlie Chaplin

Marcel Marceau

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Question 6 of 10

6. Marcel Marceau had a famous character known worldwide. What was this character's name? Hint

Bop

Bip

Bap

Bup

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mime is generally performed in which of these? Hint

Rock festival, night club, disco

Courtroom, Police station

Stage, street theatre

Hospital, dentist waiting room

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Question 8 of 10

8. Although mime originated in Greece, it generally included song and dance. Which culture was the first recorded to present "mime" as we know it today? Hint

Spanish

Greek

Aztec

Roman

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Question 9 of 10

9. At 15 years of age, Billy Krahl started studying under Jewel Walker, who was one of America's best stage mimes. Who did this world-famous mime become known as? Hint

Matthew the Mummer

Dodo the Klutz

Kiko the Clown

James the Jumper

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Question 10 of 10

10. Mime is known as the what language? Hint

Worldwide

Universal

Silent

Unknown

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Nov 12 2024 : daveguth: 9/10
Oct 22 2024 : Guest 68: 7/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 102: 7/10
Oct 10 2024 : masfon: 10/10
Sep 23 2024 : Guest 176: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The word, mime, comes from which early civilization?

Answer: Greek

History shows that Pantomimos was the first to perform a version of miming. From the "mimos" section of the word has evolved words like mime, mimic, as well as imitate.

2. Early English mimes were known as which of these?

Answer: mummers

The term first appeared in English in the early 15th century, probably a blend of the Middle French "momeur" (from an Old French word meaning mask) and the Middle English "mommen" (to mutter or be silent). The phrase "keep mum" is related.

3. The definition of mime is which of these?

Answer: Story through body motion without the use of speech

True mimes could tell a story from beginning to end without ever having to repeat a movement.

4. Jean-Gaspard Deburau introduced the "pantomine blanche" to the art of mime. What is this?

Answer: White face

Many early mimes felt more comfortable performing behind masks, however Jean-Gaspard found this interfered with his act, and therefore decided to paint his mask on.

5. Which of the following was NOT a noted mime?

Answer: Eddie the Eagle

These were but a few famous mimes that could make people laugh without saying a thing. True entertainers in every sense of the word! Eddie the Eagle was a great athlete; I even heard him scream over here in Australia.

6. Marcel Marceau had a famous character known worldwide. What was this character's name?

Answer: Bip

"Bip" was a mime version of a clown. It was this persona that made the "pantomine blanche" (which was created by Jean-Gaspard Deburua) what it is today.

7. Mime is generally performed in which of these?

Answer: Stage, street theatre

If you see a mime performing at a bazaar or market, do yourself a favor. Spend five minutes and watch the "beauty of mime". I am sure that you will have no hesitation to throw a couple of coins into their collection tray.

8. Although mime originated in Greece, it generally included song and dance. Which culture was the first recorded to present "mime" as we know it today?

Answer: Roman

The Roman jesters were the first to realize that they could tell a story without having to say or sing anything, much to the mirth of the hierarchy.

9. At 15 years of age, Billy Krahl started studying under Jewel Walker, who was one of America's best stage mimes. Who did this world-famous mime become known as?

Answer: Kiko the Clown

Kiko the Clown was the mime that performed to the audience during versions of Hans Christian Anderson's famous production of "Hansel and Gretel".

10. Mime is known as the what language?

Answer: Universal

Any form of communication where you can make people understand something, no matter where they are from, is truly a universal language!

Source: Author mixit

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