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Introduction to Shakespeare
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Which one is NOT a classifcation/genre of Shakespeare's plays
Tragedy
Comedy
History
Romance
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What other genre is Shakespeare famous for?
Hymns
Sonnets
Short Stories
Novels
3
What is the name of the theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed?
The Kings Men Theatre
The Lord Chamberlin's Company of Players Theatre
Stratford-upon-Avon
The Globe
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Where was Shakespeare born?
Glastonbury
Stratford-upon-Avon
Staines-upon-Thanes
London
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In the original performances, the role of Juliet was most likely performed by a...
Young woman
Talking dog
Woman
Young boy
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Which of the following is true about Elizabethan theater?
Visiting the theatre was very expensive
Friday nights were the most popular time to go to The Globe
Plays had elaborate sets
Only males were allowed to perform
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Who was the monarch during England’s Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth I
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Anne II
Queen Victoria I
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What major controversy surrounds Shakespeare?
Many of his major works were stolen after his death
He was having an affair with the queen
He was murdered by his wife for being unfaithful
People think he did not actually write his plays
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Approximately how many words did Shakespeare add to the English language?
1700
20,000
1500
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Shakespeare's plays often feature a character speaking their thoughts aloud, this is called
Dramatic Speech
Soliloqy
Monologue
Homily
