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A general #Shakespeare trivia pre-quiz + some #language
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1
Did Shakespeare use this word: swag
No, that's obviously a modern word.
Yes, in fact he kind of invented it!
2
True or False: The Lion King is based on a Shakespeare play.
True
False
3
Translate: How art thou?
How are you?
Where are you?
How are they?
Where are they?
4
True or False: Titania and Oberon are the King and Queen of the fairies - but they are in the middle of a fight.
True
False
5
Translate: Where haste you so?
Where did you start to hate everyone?
Where did he go?
Where are you off to in a hurry?
Where's his house?
6
What is this building?
The Universe Theatre
The London Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The World Theatre
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What was Shakespeare's first name?
Hamlet
William
John
Richard
8
Who was the King or Queen when Shakespeare's plays were popular and new?
Queen Mary
King James
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VIII
9
Translate: Call'd you, my Lord?
What is another name for the Lord?
Who is the Lord?
Did you call, my Lord?
I called you a Lord.
10
In a "tragedy" play, what happens?
Magic is always in this play.
Everyone gets sick, but does not die.
It has to be historically accurate.
Lots of death, usually at least one main character dies.
11
Which of these is NOT a human character?
Helena
Titania
Hermia
Lysander
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Where was Shakespeare born?
New York
London
Stratford-upon-Avon
Boston
13
What is Shakespeare NOT known for?
Inventing words
Acting
Writing plays
Opera singing
14
Which of these is a title of one of Shakespeare's plays?
The Thunder
The Tempest
The Lightning
The Storm
15
In a "comedy" play - what happens?
No royal characters are in it
Everyone dies
The likeable characters have a "happily ever after"
The main character is a jester/clown
