William Shakespeare By Adri

Question 1

By what other name is William Shakespeare known?

Accepted Answer

The Poet of Avon

Question 2

"Venus and Adonis" was originally written as a play.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The 1995 film adaptation uses the original verses of the poem as narration.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What artistic method does the film use to present Shakespeare’s verses?

Accepted Answer

Uses the original text as narration

Question 5

The main theme he addressed was love.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Shakespeare performed his first plays at the private playhouse in Blackfriars

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Who did Hamlet want revenge on and why?

Accepted Answer

His uncle because he killed his dad

Question 8

What type of poem is "Venus and Adonis"?

Accepted Answer

Narrative poem

Question 9

Which goddess is in love with Adonis in the story?

Accepted Answer

Venus

Question 10

"Venus and Adonis" is a poem based on a biblical story.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What did George Bernard Shaw assume about William Shakespeare ?

Accepted Answer

Shakespeare's Idolatry

Question 12

Between what years did William Shakespeare live??

Accepted Answer

1564-1616

Question 13

What "job" did he have?/What did he do?

Accepted Answer

Poet and playwright

Questions 13