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Introduction to William Shakespeare
Introduction to William Shakespeare
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1
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
52
62
71
44
2
The play Macbeth is a ?
History
Tragedy
Comedy
3
Which of these is not a play written by Shakespeare?
Titus Andronicus
Shakespeare in Love
The Tempest
Cymbeline
4
In what century was William born?
1500
1400
1600
1700
5
"To be or not to be, that is the question" is from which of Shakespeare's plays?
Richard III
Hamlet
Macbeth
The Tempest
6
How many words did Shakespeare actually 'invent'?
About 500
About 3,000
About 1000
Over 5000
7
The "Prologue" is?
an aside heard by some actors but not by the audience.
an opening speech which introduces the play or an act.
the same as a soliloquy.
the final or closing speech in the play.
8
The major themes in Romeo and Juliet are?
the power of friendships
conflicts between the generations
love and tragedy
family feuds and the suffering of young people
9
Who was the queen during Shakespeare's time?
Mary
Victoria
Elizabeth II
Elizabeth I
10
What is a sonnet?
a piece of music
an opera
a short novel
a poem
11
The words "O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" (II,ii,33) are spoken by
Juliet when she is on the balcony.
Paris when he arrives at the sepulchre.
Tybalt when he wants to fight against Romeo.
Mercutio and Benvolio in the orchard.
12
How many plays did William Shakespeare write?
28
37
45
53
13
William Shakespeare was born in which English city?
Sheffield
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Canterbury
London
14
How many Acts are in William Shakespeare’s plays?
4
5
6
7
15
What was the theatre in London that Shakespeare was associated with?
The Royal Stage
The Globe
The Circle
The World
16
Romeo and Juliet are?
From feuding families.
From feuding kingdoms.
From different towns.
From different countries.
17
Which religious denomination was illegal during the Elizabethan era?
Church of Scotland
Protestant
Catholic
Pentacostals
18
Star crossed lovers means?
controlled by astrology
doomed by fate
prayed for by the priest
blessed by God
19
Which is the last play written by William Shakespeare?
The Taming of the Shrew
Macbeth
The Tempest
Romeo and Juliet
20
Romeo and Juliet is set in which country?
Spain
France
Scotland
Italy
