Commedia Dell'Arte Quiz

In which century did Commedia Dell’Arte begin?

• 1200’s

• 1800’s

• 1500’s

• 1700’s

Which of the following is true about Commedia Dell’Arte?

• Women weren’t allowed on stage

• It performed outdoors

• It cost a lot of money to see

• Everything was scripted

Which of these types of roles would be played by young actors?

• The Innamorati

• The Zanni

• The Vecchi

• The Capitano

The name for a complicated, comedic physical routine in Commedia:

• Piazza

• Magnifico

• Zanni

• Lazzi

The performers in Commedia came from which type of background?

• Drama performing families

• Merchants

• Priests

• All of the above

These characters were often tricksters and pranksters:

• The Innamorati

• The Zanni

• The Vecchi

• The Capitano

All characters but these wore masks:

• The Innamorati

• The Zanni

• The Vecchi

• The Capitano

This modern word for physical comedy comes from Commedia:

• Improv

• Slapstick

• Farce

• Satire

The one-dimensional, easily recognizable characters in Commedia are known as:

• Stock Characters

• Character Roles

• Straight Roles

• Prototype

This ruler outlawed Commedia Dell’Arte:

• Richard III

• Napoleon

• Peter the Great

• Queen Elizabeth