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Shakespeare Introduction - Merchant of Venice
Shakespeare Introduction - Merchant of Venice
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Questions about the Life of William Shakespeare
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1
Antonio offers what if he doesn't pay his debt to Shylock?
Chicken Nuggets
3 golden hogs
A pound of Flesh
All the riches in Italy
2
The Merchant of Venice is an example of what type of play?
Tragedy
Comedy
Humorous
History
3
How many children did Shakespeare have?
1
3
2
4
4
A play that details the downfall the main character
History
Tragedy
Comedy
Humorous
5
What was the name of the theater Shakespeare owned?
The World
The Tavern
The Peoney
The Globe
6
What name was given to the area above the stage?
Hell
Storage
Heavens
Gallery
7
The setting of
The Merchant of Venice
is in what city and country?
Venice, Italy
Paris, England
Stratford, England
Verona, Italy
8
Shakespeare likes to kill characters with
Cannons
Stabby Stabby
Jousting
Ghosts
9
What year did Shakespeare die?
1850
1616
1564
1590
10
How many plays did Shakespeare publish?
55
26
76
37
11
What year was Shakespeare born?
1616
1564
1802
1492
12
Which color of flag was NOT used above the theater?
White
Black
Blue
Red
13
How would people know a play was being performed on a particular day?
The Queen would make a proclamation
Posters would be hung around town
The taverns would advertise
The flag would fly above the theater
14
Where was Shakespeare born?
London
Liverpool
Paris
Stratford-on-Avon
15
What name was given to the people who paid a penny to stand in front of the stage?
Unclean
Groundlings
Peasants
Standers
16
Where did patrons sit in the Elizabethan theater?
Open Yard
Tiring House
Stage
Galleries
17
A play with a happy ending
Comedy
History
Tragedy
Humorous
18
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the Elizabethan Theater and today's theater?
No women
No scenery
No props
No curtains
19
Which Character does NOT appear in
The Merchant of Venice?
Portia
Shylock
Banquo
Jessica
20
What was the original name of Shakespeare's acting troupe?
Lord Chamberlain's men
The Londoners
Shakespeare's Group
Queen's Men
21
What was the area below the stage called?
Lost land
Hell
The Graveyard
Below deck
22
Whom did Shakespeare marry?
Susannah London
Elizabeth Stewart
Judith Clarke
Anne Hathaway
23
Who was the British monarch when Shakespeare began writing and performing?
Queen Anne III
Queen Elizabeth I
King George IV
King James II
24
How many sonnets did Shakespeare Publish?
154
2450
18
130
25
A play detailing the life of a British monarch
Tragedy
Comedy
Humorous
History
26
What was Shakespeare's troupe renamed?
Lower Players
Queen's Men
King's Men
Shakespeare's Men