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Review of our introduction to Shakespeare
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1
What was NOT a reason Shakespeare wrote historical plays?
It gave less educated people a chance to learn their history
It was used as political propoganda
It explained why things in nature existed
It gave the people a national identity and mythology
2
Female roles were often played by...
Ferrets
Inexperienced actresses
Men or boys
Shadow puppets
3
Queen Elizabeth was a patron of the arts and encouraged the production of plays and theaters.
False
True
4
We know TONS about his early life and childhood.
True
False
5
What is a "historical" play?
A purely fictional play that ends happily
A play with some fiction, that relates to past events
A purely fictional play that ends with someone dying
A long poem about love and heartbreak
6
What was NOT a type of play Shakespeare wrote?
Historical
Tragedy
Comedy
Horror
7
The peasants would pay a penny to sit in this area during the play.
The Tiered Seats
The Pit
Balcony Box #5
The Penduluum
8
Which is NOT an example of a historical play?
Henry V
Romeo and Juliet
Henry VII
Richard III
9
King Henry VIII was a merciful king, who only showed his family and subjects kindness.
True
False
10
Another reason Shakespeare told historicals was as a way to....
Flatter royalty
Irritate royalty
Confuse his audience
Cause riots
11
Shakespeare passed away on the same day (not year) he was born.
True
False
12
Where was Shakespeare from?
Scotland
France
America
England
13
Which monarchs were two of England's most prominent leaders?
Queen Anne and King George
King Richard III and Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I and King Henry VIII
King James I and Queen Victoria
14
Shakespeare lived during what major time era?
The Renaissance
Medieval Times
The Revolution
Ancient Greece
15
Shakespeare lived during the reign of which two monarchs?
King Henry VIII and Queen Mary I
Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth I
King Richard III and King George
Queen Elizabeth I and King James I
16
Macbeth was supposedly written in honor of which monarch?
Queen Elizabeth I
King Henry VIII
King James I
Richard III
