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Key Facts: Basque PAU Performing Arts II Exam

90 Minutes

Exam time duration

UPV/EHU PAU Commission

EUR 86.33

Ordinary registration fee

UPV/EHU 2026 PAU

0–10 Scale

Grading scale for Bachillerato and PAU exams

Spanish Ministry of Education & UPV/EHU

4 Core Blocks

History, Staging & Performance, Dance & Body Expression, Contemporary Arts & Production

2º Bachillerato Performing Arts II Syllabus

100 Questions

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Basque Country PAU Performing Arts II (UPV/EHU 2026) is a 90-minute university entrance exam assessing 2º Bachillerato syllabus domains.

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1Which historical innovation in 6th-century BCE Classical Greece is traditionally credited to Thespis, marking the birth of western acting?
A.Stepping out of the Dionysian dithyrambic chorus to engage in dialogue as an individual character
B.Introducing painted wooden scenery and perspective stage backdrops into tragic performances
C.Establishing the three-actor rule and increasing chorus size from twelve to fifteen members
D.Writing the first dramatic treatise defining catharsis and tragic structure
Explanation: Thespis is traditionally recognized as the first actor because he stepped out of the choral group singing dithyrambs (choral hymns to Dionysus) to impersonate a distinct character and converse with the chorus leader. This created dramatic dialogue separate from purely narrative choral song.
2In Aristotle's Poetics, what term describes the tragic hero's fatal flaw, error in judgment, or miscalculation that precipitates their downfall?
A.Anagnorisis
B.Hamartia
C.Peripeteia
D.Catharsis
Explanation: Hamartia refers to the tragic flaw, error, or misjudgment of a noble protagonist that leads directly to their tragic reversal of fortune. In Aristotelian dramatic theory, this error makes the downfall believable and emotionally resonant for the audience.
3How did the dramatic function of the Greek chorus evolve from Aeschylus to Sophocles and Euripides?
A.It transitioned from a silent background audience into the primary protagonist of the tragedy
B.It shifted from providing comedic relief to executing complex physical acrobatics and choreography
C.It evolved from an active protagonist driving narrative action to a reflective commentator on thematic events
D.It was completely abolished in Euripidean tragedy and replaced by orchestral musical interludes
Explanation: In early Greek tragedy (Aeschylus), the chorus was a central participant in the plot. By the era of Sophocles and Euripides, as the number of individual actors increased, the chorus integrated more into the background, providing moral context, lyrical reflection, and thematic commentary rather than driving primary plot actions.
4What is a defining architectural difference between classical Greek open-air theaters and ancient Roman theater structures?
A.Greek theaters were built on flat ground using brick arcades, while Roman theaters required natural hillside hollows
B.Greek theaters featured a covered proscenium arch stage, whereas Roman theaters were entirely roofed arenas
C.Greek theaters omitted the orchestra space entirely, whereas Roman theaters enlarged the orchestra for gladiatorial fights
D.Greek theaters relied on hillside slopes for seating (theatron), whereas Roman theaters were freestanding structures with a ornate scaenae frons
Explanation: Classical Greek theaters utilized natural hillside topographies to construct banked stone seating (theatron) overlooking a circular orchestra. In contrast, Roman engineering permitted freestanding structures built on vaulting arches, featuring a semicircular orchestra and an elaborate, multi-storied architectural backdrop (scaenae frons).
5Which 10th-century Latin liturgical trope is widely considered the earliest recorded seed of medieval Western drama rebirth?
A.Quem Quaeritis
B.Danse Macabre
C.Auto de los Reyes Magos
D.Everyman
Explanation: The 'Quem Quaeritis' ('Whom do you seek?') trope from the Easter liturgy of the Benedictine abbey of St. Gall (circa 925 CE) consists of a four-line chanted dialogue between the three Marys and the angel at Christ's tomb, marking the rebirth of theatrical dialogue in medieval Europe.
6In Italian Renaissance Commedia dell'Arte, what character category includes Pantalone, Il Dottore, and Il Capitano?
A.Gli Innamorati (The Lovers)
B.I Vecchi / Gli Vecchi (The Old Men / Masters)
C.I Zanni (The Servants)
D.Les Soubrettes (The Chambermaids)
Explanation: Pantalone (the greedy Venetian merchant), Il Dottore (the pedantic Bolognese doctor), and Il Capitano (the boastful mercenary soldier) belong to the 'Vecchi' or master/elder character class, serving as comedic obstacles to the young lovers.
7In a 17th-century Spanish Corral de Comedias (such as the Corral de Comedias de Almagro), what was the 'cazuela'?
A.The elevated wooden stage platform where actors performed
B.The open standing courtyard reserved exclusively for lower-class male spectators
C.A designated gallery seating area reserved strictly for unaccompanied women
D.The private upper balcony boxes rented by nobility and church authorities
Explanation: The 'cazuela' (literally 'stewing pot') was a segregated gallery situated opposite the stage on the first floor of the corral, strictly designated for female spectators who attended performances unchaperoned by male family members.
8What fundamental dramatic reform did Lope de Vega advocate in his 1609 treatise 'Arte nuevo de hacer comedias en este tiempo'?
A.Strict adherence to Aristotelian unities of time, place, and action
B.The complete exclusion of musical numbers and comedic characters from tragic narratives
C.Writing plays exclusively in alexandrine verse without strophic variation
D.Mixing tragic and comedic elements (la comedia nueva) and prioritizing public applause over rigid classical rules
Explanation: Lope de Vega argued that contemporary playwrights should satisfy the tastes of the paying public by blending tragedy and comedy (tragicomedia), breaking the Aristotelian unities of time and place, reducing acts from five to three, and using varied verse forms (polimetría).
9Which dramatic work by Pedro Calderón de la Barca explores philosophical themes of free will, fate, illusion, and human existence through the character of Segismundo?
A.La vida es sueño (Life is a Dream)
B.El alcalde de Zalamea (The Mayor of Zalamea)
C.El gran teatro del mundo (The Great Theater of the World)
D.Fuenteovejuna
Explanation: La vida es sueño (1635) is Calderón's philosophical masterpiece centering on Prince Segismundo, who is imprisoned in a tower due to astrological prophecies and struggles with free will, honor, and the fleeting, dreamlike nature of mortal reality.
10In the open-air public theaters of Elizabethan London (such as The Globe), how were female roles staged during public performances?
A.Female roles were performed by masked foreign actresses imported from Italian Commedia troupes
B.Female roles were played exclusively by young male adolescent apprentices whose voices had not broken
C.Female roles were eliminated entirely and rewritten as male characters
D.Women performed on stage freely alongside male actors without legal restrictions
Explanation: English law and societal conventions in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras barred women from performing on professional public stages. Consequently, female roles (such as Juliet, Ophelia, and Rosalind) were portrayed by boy players and young male apprentices.

About the Basque PAU Performing Arts II Exam

The Basque Country PAU Performing Arts II (Artes Escénicas II) examination is the official university entrance test organized by UPV/EHU for 2º Bachillerato students. This study bank provides 100 high-quality practice questions with comprehensive teaching explanations covering acting theory, staging design, dance, performing arts history, semiotics, and cultural production.

Exam sponsor: PAU Organising Commission of the Basque Country / UPV/EHU. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.

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 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU)

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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.

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History of Performing Arts

Greco-Roman drama, Medieval plays, Commedia dell'Arte, Golden Age Spanish theater, Elizabethan drama, Neoclassicism, Realism/Naturalism, 20th-century Avant-Garde, Epic Theater, and Postdramatic Theater.

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Dramatic Performance & Staging

Acting methodologies (Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Brecht, Grotowski, Boal), stage direction, scenography, lighting, sound design, costume design, and Kowzan's 13 theatrical sign systems.

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Dance & Body Expression

Kinesphere, body awareness, Laban Movement Analysis, somatic education, physical theater, classical ballet, modern dance (Graham, Cunningham), Tanztheater (Pina Bausch), and Basque folk dance.

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Contemporary Performing Arts & Cultural Production

Postdramatic performance, street theater, contemporary circus, performance art, stage management (regiduría), production planning, copyright (SGAE), and cultural management in Euskadi.

Preparing for the Basque 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: Written 90-minute standardized exam. Local practice items are an English-language MCQ study adaptation of the official open/semi-constructed Basque Country PAU paper, not an official translation or format simulation.
  • Time limit: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
  • Exam / certification fees: EUR 86.33 ordinary registration fee (UPV/EHU 2026 PAU) Official sources

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Basque PAU Performing Arts II: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master major acting theories and directors including Stanislavski, Meyerhold, Brecht, Artaud, Grotowski, and Boal.
2Understand technical staging elements including stage geography, lighting fixtures, scenographic design, and soundscapes.
3Learn Tadeusz Kowzan's 13 theatrical sign systems and practice applying them to performance analysis.
4Study movement analysis concepts such as Laban's Effort Factors, kinesphere, somatic methods, and modern/contemporary dance history.
5Review stage production workflows, including the role of the Stage Manager (regidor/a), production budgeting, SGAE copyright laws, and Basque cultural networks like SAREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the registration fee for PAU Performing Arts II in the Basque Country?

The fee is EUR 86.33 for ordinary registration for the PAU at UPV/EHU for 2026.

How is the PAU Performing Arts II paper scored?

The paper is scored from 0 to 10 points. A minimum score of 4.0 points in the Access Phase is required to average with Bachillerato grades.

How long is the PAU Performing Arts II exam?

The examination duration is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).

What languages are available for the exam at UPV/EHU?

The official exam paper is provided in Basque (Euskara) and Spanish (Castellano).