Mr Zagami's Year 7 English Shakespeare Quiz

Question 1

Which one of these now commonly used phrases was not made famous through Shakespeare's plays?

Accepted Answer

See you later alligator

Question 2

What is the biggest similarity between Shakespeare's writing and hip-hop?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm

Question 3

Which of the following is not a Shakespearean play?

Accepted Answer

Wicked

Question 4

Shakespeare was born in what year?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 5

Shakespeare lived during which era?

Accepted Answer

Elizabethan

Question 6

Shakespeare is believed to have contributed roughly ____ common words to the English language.

Accepted Answer

1700

Question 7

Iambic pentameter is all about...

Accepted Answer

Rhythmic emphasis on syllables

Question 8

In 1589, he created the world's largest (then) open-air theatre in London. What was its name?

Accepted Answer

The Globe Theatre

Question 9

His place of birth in England was called....?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-upon-Avon

Question 10

What does "hip-hop" mean?

Accepted Answer

Intelligent movement

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