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Shakespeare Smackdown Part I
Shakespeare Smackdown Part I
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1
It was illegal for __________________to perform in the theatre in Shakespeare's time.
gypsies
teenagers
women
royalty
2
Studies of Shakespeare's language show that he introduced almost ___words into English.
3000
4000
5000
2000
3
Besides being a playwright, Shakespeare was also a ___________, (same as an actor today).
critic
financier
player
gambler
4
The four types of plays Shakespeare wrote are categorized as tragedies, comedies, histories, &
mysteries
westerns
dramas
romances
5
Shakespeare's tragedies usually end in _____________.
war
tears
battle
death
6
Shakespeare had ____ children with his wife Anne Hathaway.
0
1
3
2
7
Shakespeare's birthday was April 23rd of the year _____________.
1364
1464
1664
1564
8
Shakespeare's father made his living making and selling __________________.
toys
gloves
hats
portraits
9
What type of jewelry is Shakespeare depicted wearing?
a diamond choker
a coat-of-arms broach
a ruby signet ring
a gold earring
10
What American President was known to be a great lover of Shakespeare's plays?
Jefferson
Washington
Lincoln
Kennedy
11
The featured color of the Shakespeare family crest was _____ and stated "Not without Right."
green
orange
yellow
purple
12
Estimations of his vocab are 29,000 words; __% more than the # of words used by speakers today
20
50
30
40
13
Shakespeare wrote _____ plays during his lifetime?
27
47
37
57
14
On what day did Shakespeare allegedly die?
Lammastide Eve Day
New Year's Eve Day
Christmas Day
his own birthday
15
Shakespeare's comedies usually end in ____________.
marriage
dancing
food fights
laughter