Famous Faces and Fictional Follies
The Land of Gelato and Gondolas
Mamma Mia!
Viva la Pasta
100
This character from Friends is famous for his love of food and his questionable acting skills.
Who is Joey Tribbiani?
100
This famous leaning structure is located in Tuscany and attracts tourists from around the world.
What is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
100
Italians don’t drink this beverage after noon.
What is a cappuccino?
100
What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, pizza dough
What is pizza margherita?
200
This real-life Italian dictator was nicknamed “Il Duce” and famously declared, “Italy wants peace, work, and calm. 
Who is Benito Mussolini?
200
Known for its canals, this city is often called the “City of Water.”
What is Venice?
200
Italians believe breaking this in the kitchen brings seven years of bad luck.
What is a mirror?
200
What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Eggs, pancetta, pecorino cheese, black pepper, spaghetti
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300
This Italian footballer famously asked, “Why always me?” after scoring a goal in 2011.
Who is Mario Balotelli?
300
This Italian city is the setting for Romeo and Juliet and is famous for its tragic love story.
What is Verona?
300
Italy has the highest consumption of this vegetable, often confused with a fruit.
What is the tomato?
300
What drink is comprised of these ingredients?
Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, orange peel
What is a negroni?
400
This mob boss loved gabagool and therapy in equal measure.
Who is Tony Soprano?
400
This ancient Roman amphitheater is the largest ever built and still stands in the heart of Rome.
What is the Colosseum?
400
According to superstition, you should never place this type of food upside down on the table.
What is bread?
400
What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Potatoes, flour, eggs, parmesan, butter, sage
What is gnocchi? 
500
This famous Italian has been saving princesses for nearly 40 years and loves mushrooms.
Who is Mario?
500
This town is where the characters of The Godfather are said to hail from, representing Sicilian culture.
What is Corleone?
500
Italians have a unique superstition about which hand you use to make a toast. Always toast with this hand.
What is the right hand?
500
What dish is comprised of these ingredients?
Clams, garlic, white wine, parsley, spaghetti
What is spaghetti alle vongole? 