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TRUE or FALSE: Two or more short practice periods throughout the day are better than one long daily period of practice.
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TRUE or FALSE: The ventriloquial voice may be higher or lower in pitch (tone) than the normal speaking voice.
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TRUE or FALSE: Resonance increases the carrying power of the ventriloquist voice as well as adding to its full rich vibrant quality.
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TRUE or FALSE: No ventriloquist voice is tightly squeezed or pressure controlled for its production.
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TRUE or FALSE: Vowels have smooth gentle sounds which normally flow primarily through the nose.
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TRUE or FALSE: If we consider the matter realistically, it is impossible to say all labials clearly without the use of the lips.
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TRUE or FALSE: Only a few select ventriloquists are able to actually throw their voice to some point apart from themselves.
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TRUE or FALSE: The ear cannot accurately determine the direction of sound; this is the principle that makes ventriloquism possible.
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TRUE or FALSE: You must use some type of ventriloquist figure or puppet when performing as a ventriloquist.
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TRUE or FALSE: When speaking, the mouth of the ventriloquist figure or puppet should completely open and close once for each syllable of every word.
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TRUE or FALSE: The audience will always think less of the ventriloquist who makes an obvious mistake in his or her act.
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TRUE or FALSE: It is always best to ignore unexpected interruptions that may take place during the program.
13.
It is very important that the audience see the ventriloquist figure or puppet moving:
14.
It is important to select a ventriloquist partner that:
15.
When performing, the eye level of the ventriloquist figure or puppet should be: (There are two correct answers here - so select both!)
16.
One of the easiest ways to quickly warm the audience to yourself as you enter the stage is to:
17.
The two most popular types of ventriloquism are:
18.
What is the different between Near and Distant ventriloquism?
19.
How are magic and ventriloquism similar?
20.
Which are ways you can achieve voice contrast? (Remember to select the best answer.)
21.
The only way a person can learn to switch quickly from one voice to another is:
22.
What is the easiest way to draw the audience's attention away from the lips of the ventriloquist?
23.
What is the best way to refer to your ventriloquist partner?
24.
Why should a slight pause be allowed just before the punch line?
