Iambic pentameter is _________________.

a pattern of using stressed and unstressed syllables

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1
What is the name of the famous theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were shown?
The Atlas Theater
The World Theater
The Globe Theater
King's Landing
2
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
104
37
10
25
3
Iambic pentameter is _________________.
an event in the summer Olympics
a pattern of using stressed and unstressed syllables
the list of characters from a play
a type of play written by Shakespeare
4
Act V of the play is the __________________ on the story diagram.
climax
resolution
falling action
exposition
5
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Sansa Stark
Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn
Anne Hathaway
6
What is strange about Shakespeare's death date?
Dies on the same day as his wife
Dies on Christmas morning
Dies on the same day he has twins
Dies on his birthday
7
The two types of plays in Shakespeare's time were: _________ and _____________.
Comedies and Dramas
Comedies and Tragedies
Adventures and Tragedies
Adventures and Comedies
8
Shakespeare was known as both a(n) ________________ and a(n)______________.
actor, playwright
actor, concession specialist
playwright, executive producer
actor, executive producer
9
Where was Shakespeare born?
Florence, Italy
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
10
Act I is the _______________ on the story diagram.
rising action
falling action
exposition
climax
11
All of Shakespeare's plays have _______ Acts.
3
6
4
5
12
What did Shakespeare leave his wife in his will?
Priceless jewels
A personal letter from Queen Elizabeth
His second favorite bed
The rough draft to Romeo and Juliet
13
What were the two main religions of Elizabethan England?
Jewish and Protestant
Christian and Muslim
Catholic and Protestant
Catholic and Muslim
14
Who was the reigning monarch (king or queen) who was a fan of Shakespeare's work?
King Henry VIII
Queen Marie II
King Louis XIV
Queen Elizabeth
15
Why was the Globe Theater closed during the year 1593?
There was a civil war in England.
It was closed for renovations.
Queen Elizabeth was no longer a fan of performing arts.
There was a plague outbreak.

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Introduction to Shakespeare

15 termsStudBud Administration1 play

#shakespeare

Flashcards15 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 15

Answers

1
What is the name of the famous theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were shown?
The Atlas Theater
The World Theater
The Globe Theater
King's Landing
2
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
104
37
10
25
3
Iambic pentameter is _________________.
an event in the summer Olympics
a pattern of using stressed and unstressed syllables
the list of characters from a play
a type of play written by Shakespeare
4
Act V of the play is the __________________ on the story diagram.
climax
resolution
falling action
exposition
5
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Sansa Stark
Elizabeth I
Anne Boleyn
Anne Hathaway
6
What is strange about Shakespeare's death date?
Dies on the same day as his wife
Dies on Christmas morning
Dies on the same day he has twins
Dies on his birthday
7
The two types of plays in Shakespeare's time were: _________ and _____________.
Comedies and Dramas
Comedies and Tragedies
Adventures and Tragedies
Adventures and Comedies
8
Shakespeare was known as both a(n) ________________ and a(n)______________.
actor, playwright
actor, concession specialist
playwright, executive producer
actor, executive producer
9
Where was Shakespeare born?
Florence, Italy
Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Edinburgh, Scotland
London, England
10
Act I is the _______________ on the story diagram.
rising action
falling action
exposition
climax
11
All of Shakespeare's plays have _______ Acts.
3
6
4
5
12
What did Shakespeare leave his wife in his will?
Priceless jewels
A personal letter from Queen Elizabeth
His second favorite bed
The rough draft to Romeo and Juliet
13
What were the two main religions of Elizabethan England?
Jewish and Protestant
Christian and Muslim
Catholic and Protestant
Catholic and Muslim
14
Who was the reigning monarch (king or queen) who was a fan of Shakespeare's work?
King Henry VIII
Queen Marie II
King Louis XIV
Queen Elizabeth
15
Why was the Globe Theater closed during the year 1593?
There was a civil war in England.
It was closed for renovations.
Queen Elizabeth was no longer a fan of performing arts.
There was a plague outbreak.