ADOAA - Act 2

Where does Act 2 take place?

• The Superintendent’s office
• A different room in the police station
• A courtroom
• The street outside the station

How is the Maniac dressed?

• A judge
• A police inspector
• A journalist
• A medical examiner

How do the police react when they realise the Maniac is now pretending to be a judge?

• They immediately arrest him
• They panic and try to cover up their mistakes
• They throw him out of the station
• They ask for his legal advice

What does the Maniac claim to be investigating at the start of Act 2?

• Corruption in the police force
• The actions of Feletti
• An unrelated case of bribery
• The circumstances surrounding the anarchist’s death

What dramatic technique does Fo use when the Maniac presents himself as a judge?

• Tragic irony
• Satire and farce
• Fourth-wall breaking
• Soliloquy

How does the Maniac gain control over the officers in this scene?

• By physically intimidating them
• By speaking with confidence and using legal jargon
• By bribing them with money
• By threatening to fire them

What mistake do the officers make when speaking to the Maniac?

• They confess to pushing the anarchist
• They accidentally reveal their involvement in another crime
• They contradict their own previous statements
• They admit they knew the anarchist personally

What does the Maniac accuse the police of doing?

• Destroying the anarchist’s personal records
• Fabricating evidence and altering witness statements
• Secretly working with anarchist groups
• Being incompetent but not corrupt

How does the Maniac’s character link to Commedia dell’arte?

• He represents a tragic hero figure
• He resembles the trickster stock character, similar to Arlecchino
• He is a serious and powerful authority figure
• He follows strict realism in his performance

What aspect of Commedia dell’arte is most evident in the Maniac’s performance?

• Use of tragic soliloquies
• Physical comedy and improvisation
• Naturalistic acting style
• Slow, serious character development