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A #HIGH SCHOOL #QUIZ on all things #SHAKESPEARE.
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1
What news does Romeo’s servant bring to Romeo in Mantua?
That the Friar has a plan, and Romeo should wait
That Juliet is dead
That Romeo needs to buy poison
That Tybalt is dead
2
Who is at Juliet’s tomb when Romeo arrives there?
Paris
Lady Capulet
Tybalt
Mercutio
3
Shakespeare is often called England’s national poet and nicknamed -
Good ole Will
The Bard of Avon
The Poet
Shakey
4
Who does Mercutio curse as he lies dying after a duel?
Tybalt
The Montagues and Capulets
Romeo and Tybalt
Romeo
5
A sonnet is a poem made up of -
13 lines
12 lines
14 lines
15 lines
6
During Shakespeare’s time, all female roles in plays were performed by -
princesses
old ladies
young boys
witches
7
What is the best selling video game of all time?
Call of Duty
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto
Tetris
8
At the beginning of the play,
Macbeth,
who is the King of Scotland?
Donalbain
Malcolm
Macbeth
Duncan
9
Which of the following teachers was not born overseas?
Mr Warren
Ms Pape
Mr Casey
Mrs Parker
10
As she sleepwalks, Lady Macbeth appears to be -
stabbing an enemy
clutching a baby to her breast
washing her hands
adjusting her crown and robe
11
Which 2016 film grossed the most money?
Captain America: Civil War
Finding Dory
Zootopia
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
12
Which one of the following words was not created by Shakespeare?
Eyeball
Bedroom
Bloodstained
Haphazard
13
Who is Susan?
Nurse's daughter
Capulet’s sister
Juliet’s sister
Lady Montague’s cousin
14
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
JR Ewing
JB Hifi
JK Rowlings
JB Country
15
How many characters died in the play Romeo and Juliet?
6
5
7
4
16
Who are the first characters to appear in the play,
Macbeth?
Soldiers
Three Witches
Messengers
Macbeth and Duncan
17
When Shakespeare died he was -
42 years old
32 years old
52 years old
62 years old
18
Who said the following line? “O teach me how I should forget to think (1.1.224)”
Tybalt
Romeo
Juliet
Benvolio
19
In which sport do you perform a Fosbury Flop?
Long jump
Balance beam
High jump
Triple jump
20
The name William Shakespeare is an anagram of -
I will throw a spear
Milkshakes are yum
Will I Am
I am a weakish speller
21
Shakespeare performed most of his plays in -
The Globe Theatre
William Shakespeare Theatre
The World Theatre
The Theatre Royal
22
Which breed of dogs are called Scottish, Welsh, or Irish?
Shepherd
Setter
Terrier
Collie
23
Malcolm's soldiers disguise their approach to Dunsinane by -
approaching by boat at the darkest time of night
donning the uniforms of Macbeth's army
donning the clothing of pilgrims and peasants
carrying tree branches in front of them
24
Who said the following line? “Then I defy you, stars.”
Romeo
Mercutio
Juliet
Tybalt
25
He was born in a town called -
Stratford-upon-England
Stratford-upon-Verona
Stratford-upon-London
Stratford-upon-Avon
26
More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.
True
False
27
This theatre was burnt down in 1613 by -
Shakespeare's wife
a staged cannon fire during a performance
a witch
The Great Fire of London
28
Shakespeare’s wife was how many years older than he was?
9
6
7
8
29
Which one of these quotes did William Shakespeare not write?
“With great power, comes a big electricity bill”
“This above all: to thine self be true”
“To be or not to be, that is the question”
“My only love, sprung from my only hate”
30
After Macbeth's death the new king is -
Macduff
Fleance
Donalbain
Malcolm
31
What the total number of dots on a pair of dice?
42
40
44
46
32
Which one of these plays did William Shakespeare not write?
Antony and Cleopatra
The World is a Stage
A Comedy of Errors
The Tempest
33
What colour jersey do the winners of each stage of the Tour de France wear?
Red
Green
Yellow
Pink
34
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches’ prophecy?
He was born by caesarean section
He is a powerful warlock himself
He kills the witches first
He receives a special charm from the witches
35
Lady Macbeth is unable to kill the king because —
he reminds her of her father
she believes that Macbeth must do it himself
she decides that it is wrong to murder him
he begins to sleepwalk
36
The first CD pressed in the US was -
Rolling Stones ‘Satisfaction’
Bruce Springstein 'Born in the USA'
Judy Garland ‘Over the Rainbow’
The Beatles ‘Let It Be’
37
Who actually kills Banquo?
A group of murderers hired by Macbeth
Macduff
Macbeth
Fleance
38
The witches tell Macbeth to beware of -
Fleance
Lady Macbeth
Malcolm
Macduff
39
__________ asks Lord Capulet if he may marry Juliet?
Benvolio
Romeo
Paris
Tybalt
40
Macbeth is encouraged when one of the apparitions tells him that -
Fleance is dead
his sons will be kings
Malcolm and Donalbain have fled the country
he won't be vanquished until Birnum Wood moves to Dunsinane
41
Shakespeare was part owner of an acting company called -
Elizabethan Actors
Will’s Men
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
The Shakespeare Company
42
Romeo finally fights Tybalt in order to -
defend himself
avenge Mercutio’s death
protect Mercutio
defend Benvolio
43
According to an old proverb, all roads lead to ____________ .
Rome
Rio
Rochester
Russia
44
Which city is the home of Batman?
New York
Chicago
Juno
Gotham
45
How is Tybalt related to Juliet?
Uncle
Brother
Cousin
Fiancē
46
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He is about to quit being a priest anyway
He can see how much Romeo truly loves Juliet
He believes it will bring the families together again
He does not agree to marry them
47
In which country does the play
Macbeth
primarily (mostly) take place?
Scotland
Greenland
Ireland
England
48
Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan?
Malcolm and Donaldbain
Macbeth
The porter
Duncan’s drunken chamberlains
49
The story of
Romeo and Juliet
mainly takes place in __________, Italy.
Mantua
Venice
Paris
Verona
50
At the beginning of the play, Romeo’s parents are worried about him because he -
has involved himself with rowdy friends
is too hot-tempered and quick to anger
seems unaccountably sad and gloomy
is too friendly with their enemies
51
In Act 5, Macbeth learns that the queen -
has joined the opposing forces
has fled to England
has recovered from her illness
is dead
52
Romeo and friends escape detection at the party because they are wearing __________?
costumes
masks
rings
boots
53
When Juliet first finds out about Romeo’s last name, she says -
"My only love sprung from my only hate."
"That which we call a nose would still smell."
"To be or not to be? That is the question."
"My only hatred is also love."
54
How does the Prince react to the tensions between the Capulets and the Montagues?
He favors the Capulets
He insists that both must end their hostilities
He suggests that they join their two houses in marriage
He favors the Montagues
55
Who were the first television couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television?
Fred and Wilma Flintstone from The Flintstones
Mike and Carol Martin from the Brady Bunch
Desi and Luci Arnez from I love Lucy
Jeanie and Larry Hagman from I Dream of Jeanie
56
When he visits the witches, Macbeth sees all of the following except -
a bloody child
an armed head
a fire-breathing serpent
a crowned child
57
Besides Paris, Romeo, and Juliet, who else died the same evening?
Lady Montague
Balthasar
Nurse
Lady Capulet
58
Who said the following line? “A plague on both your houses. You have made worm’s meat of me.”
Lady Capulet
Mercutio
Tybalt
Paris
59
Why does Tybalt first challenge Romeo to a duel?
He is offended that Romeo shows up at the Capulet ball
He is offended that Romeo loves his cousin
Tybalt does not challenge Romeo to a duel
He is offended that Romeo bites his thumb at him
60
When was the oldest film ever made?
1888
1012
1910
1890
61
What is the ‘Great Chain of Being’?
A chain that the King wears
A spell cast by the witches
The name of Macbeth’s castle
A belief that everyone and everything had a certain order
62
Which is the only animal that can’t jump?
elephant
giraffe
hippopotamus
platypus
63
William Shakespeare is the world’s most famous: (which one is the correct spelling?)
Playwrite
Playwright
Playright
Playrite
64
What does Lord Capulet threaten to do if Juliet does not agree to marry Paris?
Beat her
Disown her
Kill her
None of the above
65
Shakespeare had twins called -
Hamnet and Judith
Hamlet and Ophelia
Horatio and Elizabeth
Harry and Megan
66
Shakespeare is said to have died on his birthday, which is -
January 23rd
July 23rd
December 23rd
April 23rd
67
What is a Geiger Counter used to detect?
Sewage
Heat
Electricity
Radiation
68
What is the probable cause of Lady Macbeth's suicide?
She feels guilty for her role in Duncan's murder
She doesn't want to be taken by those who oppose Macbeth
She feels profound despair for the state of Scotland
She cannot stand to be with Macbeth anymore
69
In the film which character was played by the famous actor, Michael York?
Paris
Mercutio
Romeo
Tybalt
70
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
At Montague's feast
At Friar Lawrence's cell
At Capulet's feast
At the Prince's palace
71
William Shakespeare's father was a:
Blacksmith
Glove maker
Farmer
Teacher
72
Who dies in the Capulet’s tomb?
Romeo
Paris
All of the above
Juliet
73
What time does period 3 start?
11:02am
11:01am
11:00am
11:03am
74
What is at the top of the Chain of Being?
William Shakespeare
God
King
Pope
75
Why does the Apothecary agree to sell Romeo poison?
He is a friend of Friar Lawrence
He is poor, and needs the money
He can see that Romeo is passionate
He is afraid that Romeo will hurt him if he refuses
76
A ____________ can expend more energy than all of the nuclear weapons in the world combined.
hurricane
water spout
bolt of lightning
tornado
77
What year was Shakespeare born?
1664
1764
1464
1564
78
Why do Juliet’s parents think she is sad?
Because the Nurse isn’t her friend anymore
Because she must marry Paris
Because of Romeo’s banishment
Because of Tybalt’s death
79
Which sport does Constantino Rocca play?
Darts
Badminton
Tennis
Golf
80
Macbeth arranges to have Banquo and Fleance murdered because -
he fears the witches’ prophecy: Banquo’s son will be king
All of the above
Banquo has raised an army of rebels to attack Macbeth
Banquo witnessed the murder of Duncan
81
Spinach is high in which mineral?
Iron
Salt
Chlorophyll
Carbon
82
Which member of the Capulet household is aware of the marriage and assisting with it?
Lady Capulet
Paris
The Nurse
Samson
83
What is the most common medical condition?
Twisted ankle
Toothache
In-grown toenail
Common cold
84
What did the 7 dwarves do for a job?
Gardeners
Farmers
Miners
They didn't work
85
Who is the only member of the band ZZ Top who doesn’t have a beard?
Billy Gibbons
Frank Beard
Michael Koda
Dusty Hill
86
What title is Macbeth given after his victory described in Act 1?
King of Scotland
Prince of Cumberland
Thane of Ross
Thane of Cawdor
87
Which one of these films is based on Shakespeare’s play
The Taming of The Shrew?
Clueless
10 Things I hate about you
The perks of being a wallflower
Mean Girls
88
Who said the following line? “Women may fall when there's no strength in men.”
The Nurse
Friar Laurence
Benvolio
Mercutio
89
What body of water has Mrs Steele not swum across?
Lach Earn
The English Channel
The Aquatic Centre
The Mediterranean Sea
90
Why does Juliet tell the Nurse that her advice about marrying Paris has comforted her?
She wants the Nurse to calm down before asking for help
She feels soothed because the advice is practical
She is using sarcasm to show the Nurse her anger
She no longer trusts the Nurse with her secrets
91
Where is the smallest bone in the body?
Hand
Nose
Ear
Foot
92
What is the name of the woman (girl) who has broken Romeo's heart at the beginning of the play?
Nurse
Rosaline
Susan
Juliet
93
What part of the body does a chiropodist treat?
Neck
Feet
Back
Shoulders
94
At Sacred Heart College, what does DP stand for?
Digger Phelps
Dominic Perrin
David Potter
Domini Patri
95
Who first finds Juliet after she has taken the potion?
Lord Capulet
The Nurse
Lady Capulet
Romeo
96
At the banquet Macbeth is haunted by the -
ghost of Banquo
all of the above
ghost of Duncan
sight of a bloody dagger
97
In his will, Shakespeare left his wife -
nothing
his second-best bed
all his plays and sonnets
his favourite horse
98
Who said the following line? "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."
Lord Capulet
The Friar
The Prince
Romeo
99
William Shakespeare’s wife's name was -
Anne Steele
Anne Hathaway
Anne Boleyn
Anne Bronte
100
Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan’s death?
Lennox
Macbeth
Malcolm and Donalbain
Fleance
101
Who asks his uncle to kick Romeo out of the party?
Tybalt
Paris
Benvolio
Mercutio