Which of these belong to the four elements? More than one correct answer.

fire (choler (galde) - being bad-tempered), air (blood), earth (melancholy), water (phlegm (slim)- calmness)

Which CANNOT be said about Shakepeare's time?

People were no longer influenced by medieval ideas

What is Macrocosm, Body Politic and Microcosm?

the idea of correspondences, Microcosm = order within man (eg. head in control), Macrocosm= order of universe, body politic=order in the state

Why did Shakespeare spell his name and other words in many different ways?

Spelling was not standardised until the 18th Century

When he was fifty two years old (1616)

Why did the world celebrate Shakespeare last year?

It was 400 years since his death

Much is uncertain but what DO we know about Shakespeare?

Successful and wealthy. Bought large house in Stratford, A member of The Lord Chamberlain's Men (theatre company), His death is a mystery - his grave has been opened recently, A dramatist in London

Which of these is NOT true about the notion of man?

Man had to look at the Sun every day to stay strong

Expert question: which is NOT a Shakespeare quote?

There is no friend as loyal as a book.

What was his family status?

He had a wife named Anne and three children

What is meant by "The Chain of Being"

a hierarchy of every creation - with man in the middle

Which of the following is NOT correct?

S's father was very well-off and financed his son's plays.

What is NOT said about Shakespeare in the text?

all his plays end with a prayer

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How much do you know about the Life of William Shakespeare and the Times of Shakespeare? (Based on two texts : The Life of Shakespeare + The Elizabethan Age)

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1
Which of these belong to the four elements? More than one correct answer.
fire (choler (galde) - being bad-tempered)
air (blood)
earth (melancholy)
water (phlegm (slim)- calmness)
2
When was Shakespeare born?
23 April 1816
23 April 1764
23 April 1564
23 April 1616
3
Which CANNOT be said about Shakepeare's time?
One absolute ruler was in total control - powers by God
The church lost power due to the reformation
People were no longer influenced by medieval ideas
Man had a free will but was also controlled by destiny
4
How many plays did he write?
137
118
37
18
5
What is Macrocosm, Body Politic and Microcosm?
the idea of correspondences
Microcosm = order within man (eg. head in control)
Macrocosm= order of universe
body politic=order in the state
6
Why did Shakespeare spell his name and other words in many different ways?
He had never attended school
It was a sign of his creative way of playing with language.
He was quite bad at spelling and made his wife proofread.
Spelling was not standardised until the 18th Century
7
When did he die?
When he was fourty years old (1604)
When he was fifty years old (1614)
When he was fifty two years old (1616)
When he was fourty two years old (1606)
8
Why did the world celebrate Shakespeare last year?
It was 300 years since his death
It was 400 years since his birth
It was 300 years since his birth
It was 400 years since his death
9
Much is uncertain but what DO we know about Shakespeare?
Successful and wealthy. Bought large house in Stratford
A member of The Lord Chamberlain's Men (theatre company)
His death is a mystery - his grave has been opened recently
A dramatist in London
10
What did Copernicus suggest about the order of the universe which people did not believe in?
the Earth moved round the Sun
Earth = dumping ground of the universe - heavy and filthy.
The Earth was surrounded by spheres (9/11)
the Earth was the centre of the universe
11
Shakespeare's time is also referred to as:
The Augustan Age
The Elizabethan Age
The Victorian Age
the Middle Ages
12
Which of these is NOT true about the notion of man?
Man had to look at the Sun every day to stay strong
A perfect man had the right mixture of the four humours
The stars had influence on man
Man was in constant conflict between reason and will
13
Expert question: which is NOT a Shakespeare quote?
The course of true love never did run smooth.
to be, or not to be: that is the question
Nothing will come of nothing.
There is no friend as loyal as a book.
14
What was his family status?
He had a wife named Anne and three children
He was a bachelor until his death
He and his wife Susanna were not able to have children
He had several wives and numerous children.
15
What is meant by "The Chain of Being"
Human beings had to create a chain to withstand the universe
Human beings are all related in a chain like way
a hierarchy of every creation - with man in the middle
Man is chained to God
16
Expert question: Which is NOT a play by Shakespeare
Macbeth
Farewell to Arms
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Merry Wives of Windsor
17
Which of these was NOT among his profession?
Landowner
Dramatist
Actor
Teacher
18
Where was Shakespeare born?
In Stratford-Upon-Avon
In Cambridge
In Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
In London
19
Which of the following is NOT correct?
S's father was very well-off and financed his son's plays.
William attended the local grammar school
His father was considered a prominent citizen in Stratford.
William's father was a glover and later mayor
20
Which of these genres is he NOT famous for?
History plays
Tragedies
Editorials
Sonnets
21
What is NOT said about Shakespeare in the text?
all his plays end with a prayer
Hamlet: the Chain of Being is portrayed - paragon of animals
his tragic heroes fail because they do not follow reason
many plays are about what happens if order is disturbed

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