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1
Which of the following is true about Shakespeare’s plays?
They are all about the same single topic.
They are not widely read or relevant today.
They do not include any figurative language.
They are written partially in rhyme.
2
Characteristic of Shakespeare’s __ is a hero character with a flaw that leads to his downfall.
tragedies
long poems
comedies
histories
3
In these lines, what is Romeo comparing Juliet to?
a window
the sun
the moon
a sick person
4
What topic are Shakespeare’s comedies typically about?
love
revenge
death
scorpions
5
William Shakespeare was
a major playwright, poet and actor in 16th century England.
the author of the movie The Lion King.
a king in 16th century England.
the architect, he planned the building of the Globe Theatre.
6
What do these lines let the audience know that Macbeth is going to do?
struggle a lot
catch fire
buy a cauldron
meet someone who looks like him
7
Which of the following statements about Shakespeare is true?
He is still alive.
He did not think it was appropriate to create new phrases.
He was not very prolific
He is thought to have died on his birthday.
8
Shakespeare invented the phrase “Love is ________.”
quiet
overrated
nice
blind
9
Which of the following words did Shakespeare invent?
all of the above
swagger
gnarled
fashionable
10
Shakespeare’s ________ are about England’s kings.
comedies
histories
long poems
tragedies