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A Quiz by Rafaela and Giada

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All about William Shakespeare, Alll about Shakespeare's sonnets, The development of drama, The Elizabethan theatre, the Elizabethan Playhouse

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1
When and where the first plays were performed?
In the fifth century BC in Italy
In the sixth century BC in ancient Rome
In the seventh century BC in ancient Greece
In the fifth century BC in ancient Greece
2
To whom were Shakespeare's sonnets dedicated?
W.H. and The Dark Lady
A mysterious woman
The Fair Youth and The Dark Lady
W.H. whose identity is unknown
3
What was the shape of the Elizabethan permanent theater structures?
Elliptical
Circular or octagonal
Rectangular
Square
4
In what city was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cambridge
Birmingham
London
5
What were the characteristics of tragedy?
Witty and humorous language
Unhappy ending
Ends in marriage
Ordinary characters
6
Are his plays easily datable?
False
True
7
What was the name of the first permanent theater?
The Globe
The Theatre
The Ariston
Palace Theatre
8
What Aristotelian concept was avoided in Elizabethan theatre?
The unity of the family
The use of the choir
The three units of action, time and place
The imitation of nature