How does Shakespeare Reflect the British Renaissance Literary Movement?

He created human characters with complex psychologies, regardless of class

Why is the quote "to be or not to be" so famous?

The words are easily memorable & the diverse ideas stood out to audiences

Why was Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet 4 hours long?

He used Shakespeare’s entire original script.

A view centered on what it is to be human rather than on religion.

What were the first two printed works of Shakespeare’s to be published?

Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece

What is the common complaint about Ophelia’s character?

She does not have very much agency or power

What were ghosts thought to be in Elizabethan Times?

Evil devils and spirits of dead people

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Period 4 Hamlet Research Quesitons

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1
How did Laertes and Claudius plan to kill prince Hamlet?
Poison Blade
Both wine and a poison blade
Poison wine
Poison in his ear
2
How does Shakespeare Reflect the British Renaissance Literary Movement?
None of his characters were religious or promoted religion
He created human characters with complex psychologies, regardless of class
All of his characters were really progressive and atheist.
He mentioned divorce of the fall of the Catholic church
3
Why is the quote "to be or not to be" so famous?
The actor who originally performed Hamlet made them famous
The phrase is often quoted and used in popular media
Shakespeare quoted it as his favorite line that he has ever written
The words are easily memorable & the diverse ideas stood out to audiences
4
What was different about Hamlet’s norse legend compared to the Shakespearean play?
Hamlet himself
There wasn't a ghost
The whole play
Amleth dies after becoming king
5
Why did Claudius start planning Hamlet’s downfall?
In order to keep the thrown
Because Hamlet goes crazy
Because of Hamlet’s play
In order to protect Gertrude
6
What year did Queen Elizabeth take the throne?
1558
1569
1738
1644
7
The theme of revenge is also shown in what play?
All of the above
Titus Andronicus
Othello
Macbeth
8
What Norse Legend is Hamlet based on?
Amlet
Hamleth
Amleth
Lameth
9
Who was a character parallel to Prince Hamlet?
Mickey Mouse
Homer Simpson
Anakin Skywalker
King Mufasa
10
Why was Kenneth Branagh’s 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet 4 hours long?
Hamlet’s soliloquies are extended
He wrote an alternate ending that is incorporated into the film as well.
He used Shakespeare’s entire original script.
Ophelia never dies, so there are additional scenes with her in them
11
Which one of these movies have quotes from Hamlet?
The Twilight Saga
King Kong vs. Godzilla
Harry Potter
Aladdin
12
Which theatrical company owned the Globe Theater?
The Admiral's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
Elizabethan
Shakespeare's Company
13
What is the room called where actors could quickly change during the play?
A locker
Greenroom
Tiring Room
The dressing room
14
All of the following supported religious reform in England EXCEPT...
Bloody Mary
Elizabeth I
Martin Luther
Henry VIII
15
What is Humanism?
The idea that humans have free will
A religious view that also values human life in addition to god. D.
The promotion of human welfare
A view centered on what it is to be human rather than on religion.
16
What is one movie/Cartoon that uses aspects of Hamlet in it?
Sesame Street
Cars
Little Mermaid
Lion King
17
What were the first two printed works of Shakespeare’s to be published?
Hamlet and All’s Well That Ends Well
Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece
Macbeth and The Rape of Lucrece
Hamlet and Venus and Adonis
18
What colors and fabrics represented wealth in Hamlet performances?
Blue and cotton
Green and Cotton
Purple and silk
Red and polyester
19
What is the common complaint about Ophelia’s character?
She doesn’t get enough stage time
She does not have very much agency or power
She overshadows Hamlet as the main character
She is extremely annoying
20
What were ghosts thought to be in Elizabethan Times?
Manifestations of your wildest nightmares
Evil devils and spirits of dead people
Evidence of opium use
Pieces of your own self-conscience
21
To whom does the ghost of King Hamlet reveal the details of his murder?
Gertrude
Horatio
Laertes
Prince Hamlet
22
What is the first step in Freytag’s pyramid?
Inciting Incident
Rising Action
Climax
Exposition
23
Who established Revenge Plays on the English Stage?
George Chapman
John Marston
Thomas Kyd
Shakespeare

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