Il Carnevale di Venezia

When did Carnevale start?

• in the 1500's

• in the Middle Ages

• in January

• in ancient Roman times

Why did masks start to be worn during Carnevale?

• to indicate that you had given up meat

• to honor the planet Saturn

• to hide your identity while partying

• to indicate you were a woman

Il Carnevale di Venezia occurs annually

• from Christmas to Ash Wednesday

• in the 2 weeks before Lent

• from January 6 to Lent

• at Christmas in December

Carnevale starts on which Day of the Liturgical Calendar?

• 4 February

• Epiphany

• Ash Wednesday

• Shrove Tuesday

In the modern day, the Carnevale of Venezia is celebrated by...

• battle of oranges

• parades on land and water

• procession of downhill skiers

• horse race and jousting tournament

Who is the most famous of the traditional characters of Carnevale theatre?

• Pantalone

• Brighella

• Pulcinella

• Arlecchino

How do you say "let's eat" during Carnevale?

• Cantiamo

• Scherziamo

• Balliamo

• Giochiamo

• Mangiamo

A traditional dance of Carnevale is...

• la pignata

• la tarantella

• la pizza

• la pasta

• il gelato

What would you say just before a meal?

• Viva Italia!

• Buon appetito!

• Che sorpresa!

• Ciao ragazzi!

What is a traditional game played during Carnevale?

• Bocce

• Pignata

• Maschera

• Tarantella