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A general #Shakespeare trivia pre-quiz + some #language
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1
Did Shakespeare use this word: swag
No, that's obviously a modern word.
Yes, in fact he kind of invented it!
2
Translate: How art thou?
Where are they?
How are they?
Where are you?
How are you?
3
True or False: The Lion King is based on a Shakespeare play.
True
False
4
What is this building?
The London Theatre
The World Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The Universe Theatre
5
Translate: Where haste you so?
Where did you start to hate everyone?
Where are you off to in a hurry?
Where did he go?
Where's his house?
6
What was Shakespeare's first name?
William
Richard
Hamlet
John
7
Which of these is NOT a human character?
Titania
Helena
Hermia
Lysander
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In a "tragedy" play, what happens?
Everyone gets sick, but does not die.
Magic is always in this play.
Lots of death, usually at least one main character dies.
It has to be historically accurate.
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Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Boston
New York
London
10
Translate: Call'd you, my Lord?
Who is the Lord?
Did you call, my Lord?
What is another name for the Lord?
I called you a Lord.
11
True or False: Titania and Oberon are the King and Queen of the fairies - but they are in the middle of a fight.
True
False
12
What is Shakespeare NOT known for?
Acting
Inventing words
Writing plays
Opera singing
13
Which of these is a title of one of Shakespeare's plays?
The Tempest
The Thunder
The Storm
The Lightning
14
Who was the King or Queen when Shakespeare's plays were popular and new?
King James
Queen Mary
Queen Elizabeth
King Henry VIII
15
In a "comedy" play - what happens?
The likeable characters have a "happily ever after"
Everyone dies
The main character is a jester/clown
No royal characters are in it
