Exploring Commedia dell'Arte

Who is considered the leader of the city in Commedia dell'Arte?

• Colombina

• Zanni

• Pantalone

• Magnifico

What role does Zanni typically play in Commedia dell'Arte?

• A cunning servant

• A peasant with curiosity

• An aristocrat

• A miserly old man

Which character is known for being miserly and vinegary?

• Pantalone

• Magnifico

• Brighella

• The Doctor

How is the Doctor characterized in Commedia dell'Arte?

• As a brave and heroic character

• As a knowledgeable yet understanding figure

• As a figure burdened by knowledge but lacking understanding

• As a foolish and gullible character

Who is the master of servants and the servant of masters?

• The Doctor

• Zanni

• Brighella

• Harlequin

Which character is described as both cunning and playful?

• The Doctor

• Pantalone

• Colombina

• Magnifico

Who are the parents of Romeo and Juliet likened to in Commedia dell'Arte?

• Magnifico and Zanni

• Brighella and Harlequin

• Pantalone and the Doctor

• The first actor and actress

What is the significance of masks in Commedia dell'Arte?

• To distinguish between servants and masters

• To symbolize the character's societal role

• To differentiate between masked and non-masked characters

• To hide the actor's true identity

What is the role of the young lovers in Commedia dell'Arte?

• To serve the masters

• To challenge the status quo

• To reflect societal aspirations

• To provide comic relief

Which character represents a supernatural element in Commedia dell'Arte?

• The Witch

• Zanni

• Colombina

• The Captain