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WorksheetsCommedia Quiz Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
These were the characters that appeared in every commedia del arte performance.
Stock characters
Cartoon characters
Greek Chorus
Everyman
What is the country where Commedia originated?
France
England
Italy
Germany
What was the typical venue of a Commedia performance?
Outside in the town
inside the theatre
in a room
in a studio
Commedia allowed women to perform.
True
False
All Commedia characters wore masks.
True
False
Capitano tries to pick fights with others but what happens when someone wanted to fight back?
He would run away like a coward
He fought them to the death
He would have a dance battle with them
They would see who could throw a ball the farthest
Commedia plays were completely spontaneous with no planning or rehearsals.
What is the benefit of speaking in grammelot
It means people can follow what is being said
It means people can understand even if they don't speak your language
It means you don't have to practice the scene before
Describe Commedia dialogue
Improvised
Rehearsed
Prewritten
Revised
What was the usual plot of commedia dell'arte shows during its popularity in Italy and France?
A group of actors performing serious historical dramas
Young lovers who are kept apart by older male relatives but eventually find happiness
A single performer telling stories through dance
Families dealing with the challenges of rural life
What made improvising easier for actors in commedia dell'arte?
The use of detailed scripts
The repetition of the same character types throughout their careers
Modern technology like microphones
Audience participation in the performance
True or False: Commedia Dell'Arte Troupes made their money from expensive ticket sales for their shows
True
False
What is the one thing that Pantalone is the most obsessed with?
Making Money
Growing his Business
Beating Il Dottore
Columbina
Commedia Dell'Arte began in what century?
15th
16th
17th
18th
