Why was Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet 4 hours long?

He used Shakespeare’s entire original script.

What were the first two printed works of Shakespeare’s to be published?

Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece

How does Shakespeare Reflect the British Renaissance Literary Movement?

He created human characters with complex psychologies, regardless of class

A view centered on what it is to be human rather than on religion.

Why is the quote "to be or not to be" so famous?

The words are easily memorable & the diverse ideas stood out to audiences

What were ghosts thought to be in Elizabethan Times?

Evil devils and spirits of dead people

What is the common complaint about Ophelia’s character?

She does not have very much agency or power

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1
The theme of revenge is also shown in what play?
All of the above
Othello
Macbeth
Titus Andronicus
2
Why was Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet 4 hours long?
He used Shakespeare’s entire original script.
Hamlet’s soliloquies are extended
He wrote an alternate ending that is incorporated into the film as well.
Ophelia never dies, so there are additional scenes with her in them
3
To whom does the ghost of King Hamlet reveal the details of his murder?
Horatio
Laertes
Prince Hamlet
Gertrude
4
How did Laertes and Claudius plan to kill prince Hamlet?
Both wine and a poison blade
Poison in his ear
Poison Blade
Poison wine
5
Which one of these movies have quotes from Hamlet?
Aladdin
The Twilight Saga
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Harry Potter
6
What year did Queen Elizabeth take the throne?
1558
1569
1738
1644
7
Who established Revenge Plays on the English Stage?
Thomas Kyd
John Marston
George Chapman
Shakespeare
8
What is the room called where actors could quickly change during the play?
A locker
The dressing room
Greenroom
Tiring Room
9
What were the first two printed works of Shakespeare’s to be published?
Macbeth and The Rape of Lucrece
Hamlet and Venus and Adonis
Hamlet and All’s Well That Ends Well
Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece
10
What Norse Legend is Hamlet based on?
Amlet
Amleth
Lameth
Hamleth
11
What is one movie/Cartoon that uses aspects of Hamlet in it?
Cars
Sesame Street
Little Mermaid
Lion King
12
Who was a character parallel to Prince Hamlet?
Homer Simpson
Mickey Mouse
King Mufasa
Anakin Skywalker
13
Why did Claudius start planning Hamlet’s downfall?
In order to keep the thrown
Because of Hamlet’s play
Because Hamlet goes crazy
In order to protect Gertrude
14
How does Shakespeare Reflect the British Renaissance Literary Movement?
He mentioned divorce of the fall of the Catholic church
All of his characters were really progressive and atheist.
He created human characters with complex psychologies, regardless of class
None of his characters were religious or promoted religion
15
What was different about Hamlet’s norse legend compared to the Shakespearean play?
The whole play
There wasn't a ghost
Amleth dies after becoming king
Hamlet himself
16
What is Humanism?
A religious view that also values human life in addition to god. D.
The promotion of human welfare
A view centered on what it is to be human rather than on religion.
The idea that humans have free will
17
Which theatrical company owned the Globe Theater?
Elizabethan
Shakespeare's Company
The Admiral's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
18
What is the first step in Freytag’s pyramid?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Inciting Incident
19
Why is the quote "to be or not to be" so famous?
The actor who originally performed Hamlet made them famous
The words are easily memorable & the diverse ideas stood out to audiences
Shakespeare quoted it as his favorite line that he has ever written
The phrase is often quoted and used in popular media
20
All of the following supported religious reform in England EXCEPT...
Martin Luther
Elizabeth I
Bloody Mary
Henry VIII
21
What were ghosts thought to be in Elizabethan Times?
Evidence of opium use
Pieces of your own self-conscience
Evil devils and spirits of dead people
Manifestations of your wildest nightmares
22
What colors and fabrics represented wealth in Hamlet performances?
Green and Cotton
Red and polyester
Purple and silk
Blue and cotton
23
What is the common complaint about Ophelia’s character?
She does not have very much agency or power
She overshadows Hamlet as the main character
She doesn’t get enough stage time
She is extremely annoying

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