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WorksheetsCommedia dell'arte
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 16mins
What century did Commedia dell’arte originate?
20th century
14th century
16th century
18th century
Where did Commedia dell’arte originate?
Rome, Italy
Venice, Italy
Paris, France
London, England
What is the meaning of 'Slapstick' in Commedia dell’arte?
A dramatic monologue
A percussion instrument
A type of dance
A style of singing
Which character is known for being obsessed with money?
Pantalone
Il Capitano
Arlecchino
Dottore
Who is a modern equivalent of Pantalone?
Mr. Burns from 'The Simpsons'
Michael Scott from 'The Office'
Barney Stinson from 'How I Met Your Mother'
Bart Simpson from 'The Simpsons'
What is the primary method of storytelling in pantomime?
Singing
Dancing
Body and facial expressions
Poetry recitation
What does 'Lazzi' translate to in English?
Songs
Drama
Tales
Jokes
Which stock character pretends to be brave but is actually afraid of everything?
Arlecchino
Il Capitano
Pantalone
Dottore
What is the purpose of a dress rehearsal?
To select the cast
To finalize the script
To practice before the final performance
To choose the costumes
Which pair of characters are very poetic and romantic?
Dottore and Arlecchino
Il Capitano and Dottore
Pantalone and Arlecchino
Inamorati
Name the stock character with these traits:
- Grumpy
- Aggressive
- Rich
- Greedy
- Old
Dottore
Inamorati
Pantalone
Arlecchino
Il Capitano
Name the stock character with these traits:
Acts like a child
- Practical joker
- Sneaky
- Physical comedy
Inamorati
Il Capitano
Dottore
Arlecchino
Name the stock character with these traits:
-Know it all
-Pretends to be smart, but actually doesn’t know anything
-Arrogant
Inamorati
Dottore
Pantalone
Arlecchino
Name the stock character with these traits:
- Show off
- Pretends to be brave, but is actually afraid of everything
- Overly confident
- Brags about self
Dottore
Inamorati
Pantalone
Il Capitano
Name the stock character with these traits:
- Graceful and elegant
In love with themselves
Overly dramatic
Romantic
Poetic
Dottore
Pantalone
Inamorati
Il Capitano
Place the stock character name under the correct description
Il Capitano
Dottore
Inamorati
Pantalone
Arlecchino
