Shakespeare Quiz 1

Rosalind is a passive character who relies on others to solve her problems.

William Shakespeare was born in which town?

Which of the following is NOT one of the 3 genres of Shakespeare's plays?

Where does the play take place in the film version?

What is the name of "the fool" in The Twelfth Night?

What does Ganymede use to cure Orlando of his lovesickness?

Sir Toby is drunk most of the time in the play

Rosalind is the daughter of Duke Frederick.

At the end of the play, Frederick recognizes the error of his ways and repents for his past actions.

Why does Phoebe fall for Ganymede instead of Silvius?

Sebastian is Viola's twin brother

Who is Sir Toby?

What does Olivia give to Cesario?

At the beginning of The Twelfth Night, what do we learn about Duke Orsino?

Most of the story in As You Like It takes place in which forest?

What is the trick that Sir Toby, Maria, and Sir Andrew play on Malvolio?

Which of the following best describes the central theme of love in As You Like It?

Who is Cesario?

Viola is in love with Orsino

What is the significance of the title, "As You Like It?"

Who is Celia to Rosalind?

Duke Senior finds contentment and freedom in exile.

Which of the following is NOT one of the themes in The Twelfth Night?

The Twelfth Night is categorized under which genre?

Malvolio is a kind person and a well-liked character

What is Malvolio's main goal in the play?

Viola's brother Sebastian lost his life in the shipwreck

The play ends with 4 marriages.

In the letter, Malvolio is told to wear yellow stockings, cross garters, and to smile because Olivia loves these things

Olivia's sudden infatuation with Cesario can be interpreted as:

The original Globe Theater is still standing today

Which character recites the famous "All The World's a Stage" speech?

Which character is known for melancholy and philosophical banter?

Viola reveals her true identity to Orsino in Act 2

Sir Toby's behavior represents:

Who is Ganymede?

Who is Phoebe in love with?

What is the primary purpose of the play's epilogue?

Who is Olivia in love with?

After Cesario returns to inform Orsino that Olivia rejected him, Orsino decides to stop pursuing Olivia

Why does Viola disguise herself as a man?

As You Like You Like It is categorized as a tragedy.

Orlando is treated poorly by his brother Oliver until later in the play.

What is the name of the land where Viola is stranded?

As You Like It ultimately suggests that love is a purely rational and controllable emotion.

Who is Olivia mourning?

Traditional Elizabethan period costumes are used in the film version of the play.

Which character in As You Like It offers insightful social commentary while challenging conventional thinking?

Orsino sends Cesario to see Olivia because he is setting Cesario up on a date with her.

What was the name of the theater Shakespeare helped to build?