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A general #Shakespeare trivia pre-quiz + some #language
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1
What is this building?
The World Theatre
The London Theatre
The Universe Theatre
The Globe Theatre
2
True or False: The Lion King is based on a Shakespeare play.
False
True
3
What was Shakespeare's first name?
Richard
Hamlet
John
William
4
Which of these is a title of one of Shakespeare's plays?
The Tempest
The Thunder
The Storm
The Lightning
5
Did Shakespeare use this word: swag
No, that's obviously a modern word.
Yes, in fact he kind of invented it!
6
Translate: How art thou?
Where are you?
How are they?
How are you?
Where are they?
7
What is Shakespeare NOT known for?
Inventing words
Opera singing
Writing plays
Acting
8
True or False: Titania and Oberon are the King and Queen of the fairies - but they are in the middle of a fight.
False
True
9
Translate: Call'd you, my Lord?
Who is the Lord?
I called you a Lord.
Did you call, my Lord?
What is another name for the Lord?
10
In a "comedy" play - what happens?
The likeable characters have a "happily ever after"
The main character is a jester/clown
Everyone dies
No royal characters are in it
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In a "tragedy" play, what happens?
Everyone gets sick, but does not die.
It has to be historically accurate.
Lots of death, usually at least one main character dies.
Magic is always in this play.
12
Where was Shakespeare born?
London
Boston
Stratford-upon-Avon
New York
13
Who was the King or Queen when Shakespeare's plays were popular and new?
Queen Mary
King James
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VIII
14
Translate: Where haste you so?
Where did he go?
Where are you off to in a hurry?
Where's his house?
Where did you start to hate everyone?
15
Which of these is NOT a human character?
Lysander
Helena
Hermia
Titania
