WorksheetsYear 11 Commedia
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Where did Commedia dell'arte originate?
France
Italy
England
The Netherlands
Who was the first Commedia troupe?
What was the predecessor of Commedia?
Commedia dell art
Commedia Erudita
Commedia enchansia
Commedia
Where were Commedia plays first performed?
In marketplaces
In the piazza
On temporary stages
In fields and farmlands
The manager of a company was known as (a) .
Costumes were important because:
they indicated a character's status.
They were a visual representation of that character.
They were bright and visually interesting.
They added to comic effect.
Pantalone is:
Generous and benevolent.
High status.
Rich
A "master' character.
What is the name of this character:
Zanni
Pantalone
Capitano
Dottore
Which character wears this mask?
Pantalone
Dottore
Zanni
Colombina
Which character is "all knowing"?
Zanni
Colombina
Pantalone
Dottore
These characters wore the high fashion of the era:
The innamorati
The zanni
The masters
The servants
Name this character:
Il Capitano
Il Dottore
Zanni
Pantalone
This character is most likely to...
Start a fight
Cower in fear
Rescue a damsel in distress
Lead an army in victory
Which servant character is most likely to hit their master
Lelio
Flavio
Zanni
Colombina
This character will drop everything to eat a banana:
Colombina
Zanni
Pantalone
Dottore
