Which of these statements best describes Ophelia’s role in Hamlet?

She is manipulated by the men in her life and struggles with agency

How is Gertrude often interpreted in productions of Hamlet?

As a victim of a patriarchal society

Why does Hamlet tell Ophelia, ‘Get thee to a nunnery’?

He is disgusted by women and marriage

What's the percentage of women in theatre?

39% of actors, 36% of directors and 28% of writers of plays are women

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1
In Shakespeare’s time, who played the roles of Ophelia and Gertrude on stage?
Young boys
Shakespeare himself
Women
Elderly men
2
Which actress launched the UN campaign HeForShe to promote gender equality and has been a vocal advocate for equal pay?
Jennifer Lawrence
Emma Watson
Natalie Portman
Scarlett Johansson
3
Which of these statements best describes Ophelia’s role in Hamlet?
She is the true mastermind behind Claudius' rise to power
She is a strong-willed woman who defies social norms
She plots revenge against Hamlet for mistreating her
She is manipulated by the men in her life and struggles with agency
4
How is Gertrude often interpreted in productions of Hamlet?
As a woman who prioritises power over her son
As a fearless warrior queen
As a secret accomplice to Claudius’ crimes
As a victim of a patriarchal society
5
Why does Hamlet tell Ophelia, ‘Get thee to a nunnery’?
He wants her to become a nun and avoid marriage
He is disgusted by women and marriage
All of the above
He believes she has betrayed him
6
Male playwrights write 37% of parts for women, while female playwrights write for 60% female casts
True
False
7
On average, how much less do women in theatre get paid compared to men?
Women actually earn more than men in theatre
Women and men are paid equally
Around 25% less
Around 10% less
8
What's the percentage of women in theatre?
62% of actors, 50% of directors and 47% of writers of plays are women
39% of actors, 36% of directors and 28% of writers of plays are women
50% of actors, 50% of directors and 50% of writers of plays are women
29% of actors, 26% of directors and 18% of writers of plays are women
9
Which of these Shakespearean heroines is known for dressing as a man to gain freedom?
Lady Macbeth (Macbeth)
Ophelia (Hamlet)
Desdemona (Othello)
Viola (Twelfth Night)
10
Critics award fewer 4 and 5 star ratings to plays with casts of their own gender
False
True

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