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Key Facts: Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II Exam

90 min

Time Limit

Distrito Único Andaluz

0–10

Grading Scale

Junta de Andalucía

EUR 58.70

Base Registration Fee

Junta de Andalucía

100

Practice Questions

Local MCQ Adaptation

The Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II exam lasts 90 minutes as part of the University Entrance Assessment managed by Distrito Único Andaluz. The official exam comprises text analysis, performance theory, and open-ended staging commentary graded on a 0–10 scale. This practice bank provides an English-language MCQ study adaptation of 100 questions covering dramatic codes, staging, theatre history, dance, acting systems, and Andalusian performing arts heritage.

Sample Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II Practice Questions

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1Which term in Aristotelian dramatic theory refers to the emotional purging or purification of pity and fear experienced by the audience during a tragedy?
A.Catharsis
B.Anagnorisis
C.Hamartia
D.Peripeteia
Explanation: Catharsis is the Aristotelian concept describing the emotional release and purification of pity and fear in the audience. Watching the tragic hero's downfall allows spectators to experience and resolve these intense emotions safely.
2What is 'anagnorisis' in classical dramatic structure?
A.The protagonist's transition from ignorance to knowledge or recognition of a crucial truth
B.The opening exposition delivered by the chorus
C.The physical destruction of the antagonist on stage
D.The humorous intermission between tragic acts
Explanation: Anagnorisis is the pivotal moment in a drama when a character moves from ignorance to full awareness, recognizing their true identity, a key relationship, or the reality of their situation (such as Oedipus realizing his parentage).
3In dramatic playwriting, what is a 'soliloquy'?
A.A speech delivered by a character alone on stage, revealing their inner thoughts to the audience
B.A fast-paced dialogue between two opposing characters
C.A song performed collectively by the chorus
D.A brief comment directed to the audience that other characters on stage cannot hear
Explanation: A soliloquy is an extended speech given by a character who is alone on stage (or assumes themselves to be alone), allowing the audience direct access to their unvarnished internal thoughts and motivations.
4Which type of stage architecture features an arch framing the stage, clearly separating the audience seating area from the performance area?
A.Proscenium stage
B.Thrust stage
C.Arena stage (in-the-round)
D.Black box stage
Explanation: A proscenium stage is framed by a proscenium arch that creates a picture-frame window separating the audience from the stage, establishing a clear visual boundary often associated with the 'fourth wall'.
5What is an 'arena stage' or 'theatre-in-the-round'?
A.A stage configuration where the audience surrounds the performance area on all sides
B.A raised platform with the audience seated only directly in front
C.An outdoor amphitheatrical bowl cut into a hillside
D.A stage with a deep apron and proscenium arch
Explanation: In an arena stage layout, the acting area is situated in the center and surrounded entirely by spectators on all four sides, creating an intimate setting requiring dynamic 360-degree staging.
6Which Spanish Golden Age (Siglo de Oro) playwright authored the seminal theoretical work 'Arte nuevo de hacer comedias en este tiempo' (1609)?
A.Lope de Vega
B.Pedro Calderón de la Barca
C.Tirso de Molina
D.Miguel de Cervantes
Explanation: Lope de Vega wrote 'Arte nuevo de hacer comedias en este tiempo', establishing a modern formula for Spanish Golden Age theatre that broke away from rigid Aristotelian unities and blended comedy with tragedy.
7What was a 'corral de comedias' in 16th and 17th century Spain?
A.An open-air courtyard theatre set between residential buildings used for public theatrical performances
B.A royal palace indoor auditorium reserved exclusively for nobility
C.A traveling wagon used for staging religious auto sacramentales
D.A monastic hall designed for sacred choral performances
Explanation: A corral de comedias was a public open-air theatre constructed in the inner courtyard of a block of houses, serving as the commercial venue for Spanish Golden Age drama.
8Which Italian Renaissance theatrical form relied on masked stock characters, physical comedy (lazzi), and plot outlines (canovacci)?
A.Commedia dell'arte
B.Opera seria
C.Sacra rappresentazione
D.Tragedia erudita
Explanation: Commedia dell'arte was an influential professional Italian theatre tradition featuring masked stock types (e.g. Arlecchino, Pantalone), physical comedy routines (lazzi), and improvised dialogue guided by scenarios.
9Which iconic stock character from Commedia dell'arte is a zanni (servant) known for his diamond-patterned costume, agility, and witty trickery?
A.Arlecchino (Harlequin)
B.Pantalone
C.Il Dottore
D.Il Capitano
Explanation: Arlecchino is the classic zanni character recognized by his patchwork or diamond-patterned suit, wooden slapstick, physical acrobatics, and cunning yet mischievous demeanor.
10Which English Renaissance playhouse is famously associated with William Shakespeare and the Lord Chamberlain's Men?
A.The Globe Theatre
B.The Rose Theatre
C.The Swan Theatre
D.The Blackfriars Playhouse
Explanation: The Globe Theatre, built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company (the Lord Chamberlain's Men), was the open-air wooden playhouse where many of Shakespeare's greatest plays were first performed.

About the Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II Exam

The Performing Arts II (Artes Escénicas II) exam for the University Entrance Examination (PAU) in Andalusia evaluates 2nd Bachillerato students on dramatic theory, codes of performance, staging and scenography, acting and directing systems, history of theatre and dance, and Spain's rich performing arts heritage (including Andalusian flamenco and Federico García Lorca). Disclose: The local practice questions provided on this platform are an English-language MCQ study adaptation designed to help students master core theoretical, analytical, and historical performance concepts.

Exam sponsor: Distrito Único Andaluz / Comisión Interuniversitaria de Andalucía. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Standard PAU written exam format combining theatrical text analysis, dramatic codes, historical performance commentary, and staging proposals. Note: Questions on this platform represent an English-language MCQ study adaptation.

Time Limit

90 minutes (1.5 hours)

Passing Score

Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).

Exam / Certification Fees

EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: >80%. General PAU pass rate across Andalusian public universities This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

Dramatic Theory, Codes and Staging

Aristotelian dramatic structure, conflict, dialogue types, theatrical spaces (proscenium, thrust, arena, black box), lighting design, costumes, scenography, and acoustic/visual codes.

25%

History of Theatre and Dramatic Forms

Classical Greek tragedy and comedy, Medieval religious drama, Commedia dell'arte, Spanish Golden Age (Lope, Calderón), Elizabethan theatre (Shakespeare), Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Realism, and 20th-century avant-garde movements.

20%

Dance and Physical Theatre

Evolution of classical ballet, modern dance pioneers (Isadora Duncan, Martha Graham), contemporary Tanztheater (Pina Bausch), contact improvisation, mime, and non-verbal body expression.

15%

Acting Systems and Directorial Theories

Stanislavski's psychological realism, Meyerhold's Biomechanics, Brecht's Epic Theatre and alienation effect, Grotowski's Poor Theatre, Artaud's Theatre of Cruelty, and Boal's Forum Theatre.

10%

Andalusian and Spanish Performing Arts Heritage

Spanish Golden Age playhouses (corrales de comedias), Federico García Lorca's theatrical trilogy and La Barraca, flamenco arts (cante, baile, toque), tablaos, and modern Spanish stage productions.

Preparing for the Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Marked on a 0–10 scale. Minimum 4.0 required in Access Phase to combine with Bachillerato GPA (60% Bachillerato + 40% PAU >= 5.0 to pass).
  • Assessment: Standard PAU written exam format combining theatrical text analysis, dramatic codes, historical performance commentary, and staging proposals. Note: Questions on this platform represent an English-language MCQ study adaptation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 58.70 base registration fee for PAU Access Phase (or ~14.70 € per subject in voluntary admission phase) set by Junta de Andalucía. Official sources

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Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Understand the key structural components of Aristotelian drama: exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and denouement.
2Compare major 20th-century theatrical theories, contrasting Stanislavski's psychological immersion with Brecht's alienation effect (Verfremdungseffekt).
3Learn the distinctive characteristics of stage configurations (proscenium, thrust, arena/in-the-round, black box) and how they influence actor-audience interaction.
4Study Federico García Lorca's dramatic works (e.g. Bodas de Sangre, Yerma, La Casa de Bernarda Alba) and his integration of Andalusian folklore, poetic symbolism, and tragedy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of the Andalusia PAU Performing Arts II exam?

The official PAU Performing Arts II exam in Andalusia is a 90-minute paper-based assessment featuring theatrical text analysis, dramatic code identification, historical context essays, and staging proposals. Note that the questions on this platform provide an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation to facilitate rapid concept mastery and practice.

How is the Performing Arts II exam scored in Andalusia?

The exam is graded on a scale of 0 to 10 points. In the compulsory Access Phase, a minimum mark of 4.0 is required to calculate the admission score (60% Bachillerato GPA + 40% PAU average >= 5.0).

What key topics are covered in the Performing Arts II syllabus?

Core areas include dramatic theory and codes, theatre history (Ancient Greece to 20th-century avant-garde), dance history and bodily expression, acting/directing theories (Stanislavski, Brecht, Artaud, Grotowski), and Spanish/Andalusian scenic traditions (Golden Age theatre, García Lorca, flamenco).

Why are these practice questions presented in English as MCQs?

These questions serve as an English-language MCQ study adaptation for international students, bilingual Bachillerato candidates, and learners seeking structured practice for the core analytical concepts tested in the Andalusia PAU 2026 curriculum.