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End Term 2 Creative Arts Exam- PART I: PERFORMING ARTS
- Which of the following describes the relationship
between music, dance, and drama in a traditional
performance?
A. They are distinct and unrelated art forms.
B. Music provides the rhythm, dance provides the
movement, and drama provides the story, often
intertwined.
C. Dance is always accompanied by music, but drama
is separate.
D. Drama dictates both the music and dance, with no
reciprocal influence. - Rhythm in music is best described as:
A. The highness or lowness of a sound.
B. The loudness or softness of a sound.
C. The organization of sound durations in time.
D. The quality of a musical note. - The term for a musical note that receives four beats in
4/4 time is a:
A. Minim
B. Crotchet
C. Semibreve
D. Quaver - A ‘rest’ in music indicates:
A. A prolonged note.
B. A period of silence.
C. A change in tempo.
D. A repeated melodic pattern. - On the treble staff, the note found on the ledger line
directly below the staff is:
A. D
B. C
C. B
D. A - Grade 9 learners of Ilmeshuki Junior school studied
the following grouping of notes. Identify the time
signature applied. - When a performer focuses on making their voice
audible and clear to the entire audience, they are
demonstrating good:
A. Articulation
B. Expression
C. Projection
D. Diction - In music, the term “pitch” refers to the:
A. Speed of the music.
B. Loudness of the sound.
C. Highness or lowness of a sound.
D. Timbre of an instrument. - Which of the following is a key element that
distinguishes a play from a short story?
A. Plot
B. Characters
C. Dialogue meant for performance
D. Theme - Study the following image
A flipbook is an early form of animation that
demonstrates the principle of:
A. Stop-motion
B. Persistence of vision
C. Claymation
D. Digital rendering
- What is the main purpose of creating a storyboard for
a film or animation?
A. To determine the film’s budget.
B. To outline the visual sequence of scenes.
C. To choose the actors.
D. To write the film’s dialogue. - The musical quality that refers to how fast or slow a
piece of music is played is:
A. Pitch
B. Rhythm
C. Tempo
D. Dynamics - Which of the following is a characteristic of a good
melody?
A. It has many dissonant intervals.
B. It is difficult to remember.
C. It has a logical and pleasing flow.
D. It uses only one note value. - When playing a descant recorder, “fingering” refers
to:
A. The way you hold the instrument.
B. The technique of covering and uncovering holes to
produce different notes.
C. The process of warming up the instrument.
D. The embouchure used for blowing. - What is the primary role of costumes and adornment
in Kenyan folk dances?
A. To make the dancers look uniform.
B. To provide historical context and express cultural
identity.
C. To make the dance performance longer.
D. To make the dancers more comfortable. - The role of creative arts and sports in fostering
national identity is primarily through:
A. Providing job opportunities for artists and athletes.
B. Promoting unity, cultural preservation, and national
pride.
C. Encouraging competition among different ethnic
groups.
D. Generating revenue for the government. - In music, a Crotchet is equivalent to how many
quavers?
A. One
B. Two
C. Three
D. Four - During a music lesson, the teacher shown the
sfollowing solfa sign:
A. do
B. ti
C. la
D. so
- Which of the following is an element of music?
A. Plot
B. Setting
C. Rhythm
D. Form - A musical interval that spans three diatonic steps is
typically a:
A. Major 2nd B. Major 3rd
C. Perfect 4th D. Perfect 5th
PART II: SPORTS - The ability of the body to move quickly and
change direction with ease is known as:
A. Strength B. Endurance
C. Agility D. Coordination - Which athletic event involves throwing a spear-
like implement for distance?
A. Discus throw B. Shot put
C. Javelin throw D. Hammer throw
- What is the primary purpose of a “carving” on a
javelin?
A. For aesthetic appeal.
B. To improve the grip for the thrower.
C. To make the javelin lighter.
D. To increase air resistance. - A key skill in handball that involves propelling the
ball towards the opponent’s goal with force is
called:
A. Dribbling B. Passing
C. Jumpshot D. Catching - The ability of a player to maintain control of the
ball while moving in football is called:
A. Kicking B. Dribbling
C. Heading D. Passing - Mwangi was playing football, identify the skill
demontrated?
A. chest trap.
B. thigh trap.
C. foot trap.
D. placed shot.
- In netball, which footwork rule restricts a player
from taking more than one step while holding the
ball?
A. Stepping B. Pivoting C. Landing D. Dodging - In volleyball, a play conducted the activity as
demonstrated below
This type of play is called:
A. Spiking B. Setting C. Serving D. Passing
- “Endurance” in physical fitness refers to the
body’s ability to:
A. Generate maximum force in a single effort.
B. Maintain physical activity for prolonged
periods.
C. Change direction quickly.
D. Move joints through a full range of motion. - In swimming, the “backstroke” is unique because:
A. It is the fastest swimming style.
B. It is performed lying on the back.
C. It uses only arm movements.
D. It is only performed in open water. - Which of the following is a common type of pass
used in Netball?
A. Chest pass B. Overhead pass
C. Bounce pass D. All of the above - Which type of physical fitness focuses on the
ability of muscles to exert force?
A. Endurance B. Flexibility
C. Strength D. Agility - When playing handball, a player makes a “jump
shot” when they:
A. Pass the ball while jumping.
B. Shoot the ball at the goal while airborne.
C. Dribble the ball and jump over an opponent.
D. Catch the ball after jumping. - Maintaining good “posture” while performing in
sports is crucial for:
A. Reducing fatigue and preventing injury.
B. Making the performance more visually
appealing.
C. Increasing speed only.
D. Improving communication with teammates. - “Coordination” in physical fitness is the ability to:
A. Sustain prolonged physical activity.
B. Use different parts of the body together
smoothly and efficiently.
C. Exert maximal force.
D. Change direction rapidly. - In football, a “shot” refers to:
A. A pass to a teammate.
B. An attempt to score a goal by kicking or
heading the ball towards the opponent’s net.
C. A defensive maneuver to block an opponent.
D. A foul committed by a player. - Which of the following is a fundamental dribbling
technique in basketball or handball?
A. Dribbling with both hands simultaneously.
B. Keeping the ball in continuous contact with the
hand.
C. Pushing the ball with the fingertips.
D. Using only one hand to dribble while running. - “Agility” is a crucial component of fitness in
sports like netball because it allows players to:
A. Jump higher.
B. Change direction quickly to evade opponents or
get open.
C. Throw the ball further.
D. Have greater stamina. - The main objective of “footwork” in Netball is to:
A. Show off skill.
B. Avoid contact with opponents.
C. Move legally while in possession of the ball.
D. Confuse the opposing team. - During an athletic competition, athletes were
observed applying a certain skill as shown below.
What skill is demonstrated?
A.Visual baton exchange
B.non visual baton exchange
C.standing start
D.Elongsted start
