02 Commedia dell'arte characters Quiz

What is the region of origin for the Pulcinella mask?

• Venice

• Naples

• Bergamo

• Lombardy

What does the expression "Il segreto di Pulcinella" refer to?

• A secret only known by Pulcinella

• A secret that is not a secret anymore because everyone knows it

• A special technique to make masks

• A famous play in the Commedia dell'arte

Which character from the Commedia dell'arte is known for embodying the ordinary individual and facing life's challenges with a smile?

• Arlecchino

• Pulcinella

• Colombina

• Pantalone

From which city in the Campania region is the Pulcinella mask originated?

• Florence

• Rome

• Naples

• Milan

What is the flaw of the character Pulcinella according to the text?

• He is too serious

• He is not clever

• He talks a lot, even when he doesn't have to

• He is too proud

Who is known for his physical agility and ability to perform acrobatics and rapid movements in Italian theatre?

• Brighella

• Gianduja

• Arlecchino

• Carlo Goldoni

What does Brighella's long, hooked nose symbolize?

• His ability to sniff out trouble

• His cheerful nature

• His loyalty to his wife

• His physical agility

What is the Piedmontese dialect term from which the name 'Gianduja' originates?

• Giocometta

• Arlecchino

• "Gioan dla doja"

• Brighella

Which character is described as Arlecchino's best friend and is known for his cunning and deceitful nature?

• Gianduja

• Carlo Goldoni

• Arlecchino

• Brighella

What does the 'Dojua' in the term 'Gianduja' refer to in traditional Piedmontese culture?

• A type of dance

• A jug with a large potbelly

• A type of mask

• A playwright