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A #HIGH SCHOOL #QUIZ on all things #SHAKESPEARE.
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1
A sonnet is a poem made up of -
13 lines
12 lines
15 lines
14 lines
2
Malcolm's soldiers disguise their approach to Dunsinane by -
carrying tree branches in front of them
approaching by boat at the darkest time of night
donning the clothing of pilgrims and peasants
donning the uniforms of Macbeth's army
3
Who dies in the Capulet’s tomb?
Juliet
All of the above
Paris
Romeo
4
Who were the first television couple to be shown in bed together on prime time television?
Fred and Wilma Flintstone from The Flintstones
Jeanie and Larry Hagman from I Dream of Jeanie
Mike and Carol Martin from the Brady Bunch
Desi and Luci Arnez from I love Lucy
5
At the banquet Macbeth is haunted by the -
sight of a bloody dagger
ghost of Duncan
all of the above
ghost of Banquo
6
Who is the author of the Harry Potter series?
JB Hifi
JK Rowlings
JR Ewing
JB Country
7
What body of water has Mrs Steele not swum across?
The Aquatic Centre
The Mediterranean Sea
Lach Earn
The English Channel
8
__________ asks Lord Capulet if he may marry Juliet?
Tybalt
Paris
Benvolio
Romeo
9
Macbeth is encouraged when one of the apparitions tells him that -
Malcolm and Donalbain have fled the country
he won't be vanquished until Birnum Wood moves to Dunsinane
Fleance is dead
his sons will be kings
10
Who said the following line? "Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast."
Lord Capulet
Romeo
The Friar
The Prince
11
When Shakespeare died he was -
52 years old
62 years old
32 years old
42 years old
12
Romeo and friends escape detection at the party because they are wearing __________?
costumes
masks
boots
rings
13
The first CD pressed in the US was -
Rolling Stones ‘Satisfaction’
Judy Garland ‘Over the Rainbow’
Bruce Springstein 'Born in the USA'
The Beatles ‘Let It Be’
14
Who are the first characters to appear in the play,
Macbeth?
Three Witches
Soldiers
Macbeth and Duncan
Messengers
15
Which one of these quotes did William Shakespeare not write?
“This above all: to thine self be true”
“My only love, sprung from my only hate”
“With great power, comes a big electricity bill”
“To be or not to be, that is the question”
16
Who said the following line? “O teach me how I should forget to think (1.1.224)”
Romeo
Juliet
Tybalt
Benvolio
17
What the total number of dots on a pair of dice?
40
46
44
42
18
When he visits the witches, Macbeth sees all of the following except -
a bloody child
an armed head
a fire-breathing serpent
a crowned child
19
Who flees Scotland immediately after Duncan’s death?
Macbeth
Malcolm and Donalbain
Fleance
Lennox
20
After Macbeth's death the new king is -
Donalbain
Macduff
Malcolm
Fleance
21
The witches tell Macbeth to beware of -
Lady Macbeth
Malcolm
Macduff
Fleance
22
How many characters died in the play Romeo and Juliet?
5
7
4
6
23
Spinach is high in which mineral?
Iron
Salt
Chlorophyll
Carbon
24
Why do Juliet’s parents think she is sad?
Because she must marry Paris
Because the Nurse isn’t her friend anymore
Because of Romeo’s banishment
Because of Tybalt’s death
25
What year was Shakespeare born?
1664
1764
1464
1564
26
Lady Macbeth is unable to kill the king because —
she decides that it is wrong to murder him
she believes that Macbeth must do it himself
he begins to sleepwalk
he reminds her of her father
27
In which country does the play
Macbeth
primarily (mostly) take place?
Ireland
England
Greenland
Scotland
28
What did the 7 dwarves do for a job?
They didn't work
Miners
Farmers
Gardeners
29
According to an old proverb, all roads lead to ____________ .
Rome
Rio
Russia
Rochester
30
In Act 5, Macbeth learns that the queen -
has joined the opposing forces
is dead
has fled to England
has recovered from her illness
31
Who said the following line? “Then I defy you, stars.”
Tybalt
Romeo
Juliet
Mercutio
32
William Shakespeare is the world’s most famous: (which one is the correct spelling?)
Playright
Playwright
Playrite
Playwrite
33
Whom does Lady Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan?
Macbeth
The porter
Duncan’s drunken chamberlains
Malcolm and Donaldbain
34
Macbeth arranges to have Banquo and Fleance murdered because -
Banquo has raised an army of rebels to attack Macbeth
he fears the witches’ prophecy: Banquo’s son will be king
All of the above
Banquo witnessed the murder of Duncan
35
What is the most common medical condition?
Toothache
Twisted ankle
Common cold
In-grown toenail
36
Why does Juliet tell the Nurse that her advice about marrying Paris has comforted her?
She wants the Nurse to calm down before asking for help
She is using sarcasm to show the Nurse her anger
She feels soothed because the advice is practical
She no longer trusts the Nurse with her secrets
37
Why does Tybalt first challenge Romeo to a duel?
He is offended that Romeo bites his thumb at him
He is offended that Romeo loves his cousin
He is offended that Romeo shows up at the Capulet ball
Tybalt does not challenge Romeo to a duel
38
In the film which character was played by the famous actor, Michael York?
Tybalt
Romeo
Paris
Mercutio
39
William Shakespeare's father was a:
Teacher
Farmer
Glove maker
Blacksmith
40
Which is the only animal that can’t jump?
hippopotamus
platypus
giraffe
elephant
41
Which one of the following words was not created by Shakespeare?
Eyeball
Bloodstained
Haphazard
Bedroom
42
What is the probable cause of Lady Macbeth's suicide?
She cannot stand to be with Macbeth anymore
She doesn't want to be taken by those who oppose Macbeth
She feels guilty for her role in Duncan's murder
She feels profound despair for the state of Scotland
43
Which one of these plays did William Shakespeare not write?
Antony and Cleopatra
A Comedy of Errors
The World is a Stage
The Tempest
44
A ____________ can expend more energy than all of the nuclear weapons in the world combined.
bolt of lightning
water spout
hurricane
tornado
45
As she sleepwalks, Lady Macbeth appears to be -
washing her hands
clutching a baby to her breast
adjusting her crown and robe
stabbing an enemy
46
When was the oldest film ever made?
1012
1888
1910
1890
47
Which of the following teachers was not born overseas?
Mr Warren
Mr Casey
Ms Pape
Mrs Parker
48
This theatre was burnt down in 1613 by -
a staged cannon fire during a performance
Shakespeare's wife
The Great Fire of London
a witch
49
Shakespeare’s wife was how many years older than he was?
9
8
6
7
50
Why does the Apothecary agree to sell Romeo poison?
He can see that Romeo is passionate
He is a friend of Friar Lawrence
He is afraid that Romeo will hurt him if he refuses
He is poor, and needs the money
51
More than 50% of the people in the world have never made or received a telephone call.
True
False
52
At the beginning of the play,
Macbeth,
who is the King of Scotland?
Malcolm
Macbeth
Duncan
Donalbain
53
How is Tybalt related to Juliet?
Uncle
Fiancē
Brother
Cousin
54
Shakespeare is said to have died on his birthday, which is -
January 23rd
December 23rd
April 23rd
July 23rd
55
What colour jersey do the winners of each stage of the Tour de France wear?
Green
Pink
Red
Yellow
56
Who actually kills Banquo?
Fleance
A group of murderers hired by Macbeth
Macduff
Macbeth
57
When Juliet first finds out about Romeo’s last name, she says -
"My only hatred is also love."
"That which we call a nose would still smell."
"To be or not to be? That is the question."
"My only love sprung from my only hate."
58
What title is Macbeth given after his victory described in Act 1?
Thane of Cawdor
King of Scotland
Thane of Ross
Prince of Cumberland
59
Why is Macduff able to kill Macbeth despite the witches’ prophecy?
He receives a special charm from the witches
He kills the witches first
He was born by caesarean section
He is a powerful warlock himself
60
William Shakespeare’s wife's name was -
Anne Boleyn
Anne Steele
Anne Hathaway
Anne Bronte
61
The story of
Romeo and Juliet
mainly takes place in __________, Italy.
Mantua
Venice
Paris
Verona
62
In his will, Shakespeare left his wife -
all his plays and sonnets
his second-best bed
his favourite horse
nothing
63
Shakespeare had twins called -
Harry and Megan
Hamlet and Ophelia
Hamnet and Judith
Horatio and Elizabeth
64
Shakespeare performed most of his plays in -
The Theatre Royal
The World Theatre
The Globe Theatre
William Shakespeare Theatre
65
Who is Susan?
Nurse's daughter
Juliet’s sister
Lady Montague’s cousin
Capulet’s sister
66
Which member of the Capulet household is aware of the marriage and assisting with it?
Lady Capulet
The Nurse
Paris
Samson
67
Romeo finally fights Tybalt in order to -
defend himself
defend Benvolio
protect Mercutio
avenge Mercutio’s death
68
He was born in a town called -
Stratford-upon-Verona
Stratford-upon-England
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-London
69
Where is the smallest bone in the body?
Hand
Foot
Nose
Ear
70
What is at the top of the Chain of Being?
God
King
Pope
William Shakespeare
71
Who said the following line? “Women may fall when there's no strength in men.”
Benvolio
Friar Laurence
The Nurse
Mercutio
72
What is the ‘Great Chain of Being’?
A belief that everyone and everything had a certain order
A chain that the King wears
A spell cast by the witches
The name of Macbeth’s castle
73
What does Lord Capulet threaten to do if Juliet does not agree to marry Paris?
Beat her
Disown her
Kill her
None of the above
74
What part of the body does a chiropodist treat?
Shoulders
Back
Neck
Feet
75
Shakespeare is often called England’s national poet and nicknamed -
The Bard of Avon
The Poet
Good ole Will
Shakey
76
Who is the only member of the band ZZ Top who doesn’t have a beard?
Billy Gibbons
Frank Beard
Michael Koda
Dusty Hill
77
What news does Romeo’s servant bring to Romeo in Mantua?
That Tybalt is dead
That Juliet is dead
That Romeo needs to buy poison
That the Friar has a plan, and Romeo should wait
78
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
At Friar Lawrence's cell
At the Prince's palace
At Montague's feast
At Capulet's feast
79
Who asks his uncle to kick Romeo out of the party?
Paris
Benvolio
Tybalt
Mercutio
80
Who does Mercutio curse as he lies dying after a duel?
Tybalt
The Montagues and Capulets
Romeo
Romeo and Tybalt
81
What time does period 3 start?
11:01am
11:03am
11:00am
11:02am
82
During Shakespeare’s time, all female roles in plays were performed by -
young boys
princesses
old ladies
witches
83
Who is at Juliet’s tomb when Romeo arrives there?
Paris
Lady Capulet
Mercutio
Tybalt
84
Which 2016 film grossed the most money?
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Finding Dory
Captain America: Civil War
Zootopia
85
Which sport does Constantino Rocca play?
Tennis
Golf
Badminton
Darts
86
Which one of these films is based on Shakespeare’s play
The Taming of The Shrew?
10 Things I hate about you
Clueless
The perks of being a wallflower
Mean Girls
87
Besides Paris, Romeo, and Juliet, who else died the same evening?
Nurse
Lady Montague
Lady Capulet
Balthasar
88
Shakespeare was part owner of an acting company called -
The Shakespeare Company
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
Elizabethan Actors
Will’s Men
89
At the beginning of the play, Romeo’s parents are worried about him because he -
has involved himself with rowdy friends
is too friendly with their enemies
seems unaccountably sad and gloomy
is too hot-tempered and quick to anger
90
Which breed of dogs are called Scottish, Welsh, or Irish?
Collie
Terrier
Shepherd
Setter
91
How does the Prince react to the tensions between the Capulets and the Montagues?
He favors the Montagues
He favors the Capulets
He insists that both must end their hostilities
He suggests that they join their two houses in marriage
92
What is a Geiger Counter used to detect?
Radiation
Heat
Sewage
Electricity
93
Which city is the home of Batman?
New York
Juno
Gotham
Chicago
94
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He is about to quit being a priest anyway
He does not agree to marry them
He can see how much Romeo truly loves Juliet
He believes it will bring the families together again
95
In which sport do you perform a Fosbury Flop?
Long jump
Balance beam
Triple jump
High jump
96
Who said the following line? “A plague on both your houses. You have made worm’s meat of me.”
Paris
Tybalt
Lady Capulet
Mercutio
97
What is the name of the woman (girl) who has broken Romeo's heart at the beginning of the play?
Nurse
Rosaline
Susan
Juliet
98
At Sacred Heart College, what does DP stand for?
Dominic Perrin
Digger Phelps
David Potter
Domini Patri
99
The name William Shakespeare is an anagram of -
I am a weakish speller
I will throw a spear
Milkshakes are yum
Will I Am
100
Who first finds Juliet after she has taken the potion?
Romeo
Lady Capulet
The Nurse
Lord Capulet
101
What is the best selling video game of all time?
Call of Duty
Minecraft
Grand Theft Auto
Tetris