Smeraldina

Question 1

What is Smeraldina’s rank?

Answer 1

High ranking servant; a first female zanni known as a Servetta

Question 2

What animal is Smeraldina associated with?

Answer 2

A dove

Question 3

What is Smeraldina’s archetype?

Answer 3

The Witty Servant; sometimes The Saucy Flirt!

Question 4

What character is Smeraldina based on?

Answer 4

Columbina

Question 5

What is unique about Columbina’s mask?

Answer 5

If she has a mask, it is a coy disguise mask that can be taken on and off

Question 6

What intelligence qualities does Smeraldina possess?

Answer 6

Sharp, witty and able to read and write

Question 7

What is Smeraldina’s primary motivation?

Answer 7

Survival

Question 8

Who is typically the love interest of Smeraldina?

Answer 8

Arlecchino or Pedrolino

Question 9

What qualities describe Smeraldina?

Answer 9

• Light
• Playful
• Pretty
• Flirtatious
• Clever
• Shrewd

Question 10

What is Smeraldina’s origin?

Answer 10

Of peasant origin; worked her way into a household as a loyal maid or lady in waiting

Question 11

How does Smeraldina typically interact with male characters?

Answer 11

Flirtatious and coy

Question 12

What type of movement is associated with Smeraldina?

Answer 12

Light, balletic, and bouncy with pointed toes and high skips

Question 13

True or False: Smeraldina is a character who usually wears a permanent mask.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Smeraldina is privy to the secrets of her master’s house, who is usually _______.

Answer 14

Pantalone

Question 15

What actions does Smeraldina take to ensure her survival?

Answer 15

She will do what is needed, sometimes motivated by love or passion

Question 16

What musical abilities does Smeraldina possess?

Answer 16

She can play music, can sing, and can dance

Question 17

What is a key aspect of Smeraldina’s character in terms of audience interaction?

Answer 17

She sometimes acts as a narrator for the audience

Question 18

How does Smeraldina move?

Answer 18

Light on her feet, balletic and bouncy. Her centre is low with her weight over on hip extending the other leg straight out to the side; the standing hip is pushed out, Turing her read around the accentuate her curves. She moves with pointed toes, high skips, kicking up her skirts. She is flirtatious and coy, usually innocent and playful.