Introduction to Shakespeare and Elements of Drama Quiz Review

Question 1

A long, important speech delivered to other characters

Accepted Answer

monologue

Question 2

Which of the following is true about Elizabethan theater?

Accepted Answer

Only males were allowed to perform.

Question 3

Which of the following did Shakespeare NOT write?

Accepted Answer

Novels

Question 4

Instructions by a playwright to the actors & director that tell how to stage the play.

Accepted Answer

stage directions

Question 5

A remark not intended to be heard by other characters

Accepted Answer

aside

Question 6

What is the name of the theatre where Shakespeare's plays were performed?

Accepted Answer

Globe Theater

Question 7

What is Shakespeare's first name?

Accepted Answer

William

Question 8

The major divisions in a dramatic work.

Accepted Answer

acts

Question 9

Smaller divisions within an act.

Accepted Answer

scenes

Question 10

conversation among the characters in a play

Accepted Answer

dialogue

Question 11

A group of actors who speak together w/one voice and describe and comment on the play.

Accepted Answer

chorus

Question 12

Where was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Question 13

A list that tells who is in the play; it may also describe the characters

Accepted Answer

cast of characters

Question 14

Shakespeare wrote how many plays?

Accepted Answer

37

Question 15

Juliet's last name was __________.

Accepted Answer

Capulet

Question 16

Approximately how many words did Shakespeare add to the English language?

Accepted Answer

1,700

Question 17

Why were there no women acting in plays during Shakespeare's time?

Accepted Answer

it was improper

Question 18

What were the people called who stood in the pit to watch a play?

Accepted Answer

groundlings

Question 19

Romeo's last name was:

Accepted Answer

Montague

Question 20

When was Shakespeare alive?

Accepted Answer

1564-1616

Question 21

What was Shakespeare's wife's name?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 22

What is the time period during which Shakespeare was writing?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance

Question 23

An important speech that shows the private thoughts and feelings of a character

Accepted Answer

soliloquy

Introduction to Shakespeare and Elements of Drama Quiz Review

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