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Carnival of Venice

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

Where is the Carnival held?

a)

Venice, Italy

b)

Venice, Roma

c)

Paris, France

d)

London, United Kingdom

2.

The Carnival of Venice is a biennial festival.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

When is it held?

a)

Before Ash Wednesday

b)

Before Shrove Tuesday

c)

Before Ash Wednesday and ends on Shrove Tuesday

d)

Before Shrove Tuesday and ends on Ash Wednesday

4.

How long does the Carnival of Venice last?

a)

3 weeks

b)

2 weeks

c)

2 days

d)

1 week

5.

Both "crostolic" and "frittelle" are (a)   desserts.

6.

"crostolic" are

a)

paper-thin fried sheets of sweetened dough

b)

sour candy

c)

slightly soft outside

7.

"frittelle" are

a)

rich ham sandwiches

b)

paper-thin fried sheets of sweetened dough

c)

slightly crunchy outside, soft inside and delicately covered in sugar

d)

mini breads

8.

What are the heart of the Carnival Venice?

a)

Masks

b)

Desserts

c)

Dance

d)

Flower lanterns

9.

Behind the mask, everyone could be anyone and everyone commanded equal respect.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The majority of costumed participants dress as Venetian nobles, wearing opulent fashions from the (a)   century.

11.

Most people attending the Venice Carnival will just end up buying a (a)   to wear around town.

12.

Throughout the Carnival of Venice, there are

a)

opera performances, treasure hunts, water parade, a children’s carnival, and many other public and private events.

b)

many activities such as make a flower lantern, paint our face.

c)

private brunch, swimming party, etc