drama quiz

Question 1

What Italian word does the English word zany come from?

Accepted Answer

Zanni

Question 2

What are some common themes and plot lines Commedia Dell’Arte plays

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 3

What year did Commedia Dell’Arte become popular

Accepted Answer

1500s

Question 4

What does the Pucinella do

Accepted Answer

never stop talking while doing nothing, never stop talking

Question 5

the Pedrolino does

Accepted Answer

not wear a mask (face paint)

Question 6

What are some characteristics of Arlecchino’s mask?

Accepted Answer

black or dark brown mask, eyebrows are raised high

Question 7

What was the role of Dottore in Commedia Dell’Arte plays

Accepted Answer

Doctor

Question 8

Where did the renaissance start

Accepted Answer

Italy

Question 9

Servants translates to which word?

Accepted Answer

Zanni

Question 10

Is it true or false that the character il Capitano costume depends on his ethnic origin?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

This is not a Pulcinella mask

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Arlecchino is also known as what

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 13

Commedia Dell'Arte translated to comedic art

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

What are the 3 categories of Commedia dell’Arte characters ?

Accepted Answer

Servants, Old Men and Lovers

Question 15

Which is not a character in a Commedia Dell'Arte

Accepted Answer

The king

Question 16

Why is “Lazzi” important in Commedia Dell’Arte

Accepted Answer

comedy

Question 17

What is Tattaglia age , gender and who are they often friendly too

Accepted Answer

Old man who is a friend to Ildoret

Question 18

What are the main characteristics of Commedia Dell'Arte

Accepted Answer

props, masks, makeup, costumes

Question 19

The Colombina is often named

Accepted Answer

franceseschina or smeraldina

Question 20

What are some common props used in Commedia Dell'Arte

Accepted Answer

food, furniture, weapons and masks

Questions 20