
Commedia dell'Arte Characters Quiz
Authored by Chris Bhantoa
Performing Arts
7th Grade

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the origin of the name 'Zanni'?
Derived from the Greek expression meaning 'powerful in all things'
Named after a famous clown in Venice
Diminutive of the Venetian name 'Giovanni'
Derived from the Latin word 'zany'
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original name of the character Pantalone?
Piantaleoni
Magnifico
Pantalone
San Pantalone
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the usual role of Il Dottore in Commedia dell'Arte?
A notary or lawyer
A mischievous maid
A learned physician
A faithful valet or servant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the usual role of Arlecchino in Commedia dell'Arte?
A faithful valet or servant
A clown providing comic relief
A mischievous maid
A vainglorious soldier
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the physical appearance of Pulcinella in the Commedia dell'Arte?
Resembles a cockerel
Has a beaked nose
Wears a colorful patchwork costume
Has a puggish nose
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the translation of the name 'Colombina' into English?
Vain Soldier
Faithful Valet
Mischievous Maid
Little Dove
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the usual role of Il Capitano in Commedia dell'Arte?
A vainglorious soldier
A mischievous maid
A shrewd servant
A faithful valet or servant
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