stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Shakespeare questions Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Shakespeare questions
Shakespeare questions
15 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
9 plays
Imported from external platform
Flashcards
15 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
15
Answers
1
Shakespeare died in the 20th century.
True
False
2
What does “wherefore” mean in “Wherefore art thou Romeo?”
When
Where
Who
Why
3
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
ABCD EFGH IJK
ABCB DEFE GHGH II
ABAB CDCD EFEF GG
AABB CCDD EEFF GG
4
Where was William Shakespeare born?
London
Stratford-upon-Avon
Ontario
Canterbury
5
Which famous line is spoken by Juliet on her balcony?
"Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow"
"The better part of valor is discretion"
"Out, damned spot!
"Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo"
6
Shakespeare’s only son died at a young age.
False
True
7
Which of these is NOT one of Shakespeare’s comedies?
A Midsummer night's dream
Macbeth
Julius Caesar
Twelfth night
8
Why is Shakespeare still studied today?
He was a king
His stories are still relevant and influential
He created the first dictionary
He was the only writer of his time
9
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
4
6
2
10
Shakespeare’s plays were originally performed by an all-male cast.
False
True
11
Which of the following was NOT common in Shakespeare’s time?
Poetry in plays
Rhymed language
Open-air theaters
Female actors on stage
12
All of Shakespeare’s plays were published during his lifetime.
True
False
13
How many words did Shakespeare’s works add to the English language?
over 1700
none
less then 500
less the 1500
14
Which of these jobs did Shakespeare NOT have?
Actor
Printer
Play writer
Theatre co-owner
15
What was Shakespeare’s father’s profession?
Writer
Musician
Baker
Glovemaker
