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Intro to Shakespeare Quiz
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1
How old was he when he died?
48
51
61
53
2
Iambic pentameter has the following heart beat like rhythmn...
unstressed-stressed
stressed-stressed-unstressed
-unstressed-stressed-stressed
stressed-unstressed
3
What was the most richly decorated element of Shakespearian theatre?
the set
the costumes
the sound
the lighting
4
How many copies of each play did Shakespeare write?
5
100
10
1
5
When did William Shakespeare die?
1618
1616
1614
1612
6
What is the name of the sound pattern used in Shakespeare's language?
poetry
rythmn
beat poetry
iambic pentameter
7
Why did religious leaders condemn the theatre?
it was immoral
it was dangerous
it was a waste of time
it was expensive
8
What did Shakespeare's father do for a living?
writer
blacksmith
actor
merchant
9
The lines that don't rhyme are called....
prose
verse
stanzas
regular lines
10
Are you excited to learn more about the bard?
No way!
Kind of.
Oh ya!
11
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
21
40
16
18
12
How many plays did Shakespeare write in total?
36
32
41
28
13
How many original hand written versions still exist today?
10
1
1
6
14
Every Shakespearian version of a play is exactly the same...
False
True
15
Who could view Shakepeare's plays?
peasants
the nobility
children
anyone
16
How many lines of "ker-thumping units" make up a pentameter?
8
10
5
4
17
What was the name of the new theatre that Shakespeare and his troupe finally called home?
The Canon
The Globe
The World's Stage
The Capitol
18
How long did it take for a production to be stage?2-3
2-3 weeks
4-5 weeks
2 months
1-2 weeks
19
When was Shakespeare born?
August 1625
April 1564
April 1654
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How many children did he and his wife (Anne Hathaway) have?
4
2
0
3
