Commedia Delle Arte

What stock character does Gremio represent?

• Arlecchino

• Pantalone

• Flavio

• Columbina

Grumio most closely resembles which of the following stock characters..

• Zanni

• Pantalone

• Columbina

• Flavio

Which of the following characteristics of Commedia d'ell arte are NOT present in Taming of the Shrew?

• Use of stock characters

• Limited themes

• Use of mime

• Physical 'slapstick' comedy

ln ltalian Commedia dell'arte, actors wrote the script

• True

• False

• Doesn't say

Commedia dell'arte didn't allow

women to act.

• True

• False

• Doesn't say

What is the term for a form of theater characterized by masked “types” and improvised performances, originating in Italy?

• Ensemble

• Commedia dell'arte

• Exposition

• Denouement

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Commedia dell'arte?

• Improvised performances

• Written scripts

• Silent acting

• Solo performances

In Commedia dell'arte, which character is typically known for being a clever servant?

• Pantalone

• Arlecchino

• Il Dottore

• Brighella

What is the primary language used in traditional Commedia dell'arte performances?

• Italian

• French

• English

• Spanish

Which stock character in Commedia dell'arte is often portrayed as a greedy merchant?

• Il Capitano

• Columbina

• Pantalone

• Zanni