Shakespeare - Exploring English (Unit 1 - Background))

Question 1

It is believed by some researchers that Shakespeare first went to London with a group of actors.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

A group of actors are called:

Accepted Answer

A troupe

Question 3

Comedies in Shakespeare's time tended to end with:

Accepted Answer

A Wedding

Question 4

Who was on the throne when Shakespeare was Born?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I

Question 5

Shakespeare’s father John was also a writer.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Shakespeare's theatre was called:

Accepted Answer

The Globe

Question 7

Tragedy attempts to stir up feelings of fear and pity in the audience – this is known as:

Accepted Answer

Catharsis

Question 8

What is different between Shakespeare’s London and the city today?

Accepted Answer

London was much smaller in Shakespeare' time

Question 9

Shakespeare spelled his own name in several different ways, including ‘Shakspere’ and ‘Shakspeare’.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Someone who writes plays is properly known as a:

Accepted Answer

Playwright

Question 11

Shakespeare was taught to write plays at university.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

William Shakespeare was baptised and buried in the same church.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

The year of William Shakespeare&#x27;s birth was:

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 14

Shakespeare got ideas for his plays from Stratford-upon-Avon and the surrounding area.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Characters in Shakespeare’s plays come from all around the world, including Italy, France and Africa.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Who was the English monarch when Shakespeare died?

Accepted Answer

James VI/I

Questions 16