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Intro to Shakespeare
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1
Shakespeare invented the phrase "Love is _____."
quiet
overrated
nice
blind
2
Macbeth falls into which category of Shakespearean plays?
tragedies
comedies
histories
romance
3
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
18
15
32
26
4
Shakespeare wrote many sonnets.
True
False
5
Shakespeare was
a major playwright, poet and actor in 16th century England.
a king in 16th century England.
the architect who planned the construction of the Globe Theatre.
The author of the movie The Lion King.
6
Which of the following is true about Shakespeare's plays?
They are not relevant today.
They do not include any figurative language.
They are all about the same single subject.
They are written partially in rhyme.
7
Shakespeare's _____ are about England's kings.
tragedies
histories
comedies
sonnets
8
Shakespeare was a member of which company?
The Beatles
Queen's Men
Elizabethan Men
King's Men
9
What is Shakespeare's first name?
Richard
Henry
William
Julius
10
Shakespeare invented many words and phrases.
False
True
11
Shakespeare's works are referenced in current tv shows, movies, music and more. This is an example of
irony
allusion
metaphors
alliteration
12
In what year did Shakespeare die?
1515
1564
1616
1620
13
Shakespeare's plays fall into five categories.
True
False
14
The theatre most associated with Shakespeare is
The Earth
Harkins Theatre
The Coliseum
The Globe
15
Which is true about Shakespeare?
He was not very prolific.
He is thought to have died on his birthday.
He did not think it was appropriate to create new phrases.
He is still alive.
