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Shakespeare Background (10th grade)
Shakespeare Background (10th grade)
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Background quiz prior to unit
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1
If someone tells you they are a direct descendant of Shakespeare's, it could be the truth.
true
false
2
The three main genres of plays Shakespeare is known for are histories, comedies, and tragedies.
false
true
3
How many of his children survived to be adults?
1
3
2
4
4
Why were prepubescent boys cast for the roles of women in plays?
Boys were better actors.
Being an actor at that time was too physically demanding.
Women refused to work as actors.
It was illegal for women to be actors.
5
Who ruled England during much of Shakespeare's career?
Queen Elizabeth I
King James
Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth IV
6
What is ironic about the date of Shakespeare's death?
His wife died years later on that same day.
It was the 50th anniversary of his first play.
It's the same date of Romeo and Juliet's deaths.
It was on his "birthday."
7
A monologue is inner thoughts spoken aloud; a soliloquy is a grand speech or lecture given.
true
false
8
Why do we assume his birthday is April 23?
That's the day London celebrates his birthday.
His mother wrote it down.
It was on his marriage certificate.
We have record of his baptism.
9
How many lines are in a sonnet? *must know rhyme scheme for quiz*
10
22
16
14
10
My student was late for class, claiming he was in the bathroom. I think he was stalling.
malapropism
double entendre
oxymoron
pun
11
"Supposably, he was Snapchatting some other girl last night" is an example of...
oxymoron
malapropism
metaphor
allusion
12
Around how many people could be expected to attend any given play?
Around 250
Around 1000
Around 3000
Around 500
13
What was the effect on the plague on theatres?
People stayed home sick, so attendance was down.
The nobility refused to let contagious commoners in.
Theatres had to be shut down because of spread of plague.
Actors couldn't perform when they were sick.
14
Shakespeare wrote over 40 plays.
false
true
15
What did Shakespeare leave to his wife in his will?
His plays
His second best bed
His entire estate
His apartment in London
16
What is meant by the quote, "He was not of an age, but for all time."?
His actual age was always unknown.
Shakespeare's works remain relevant through the ages.
His plays could only impact people of his time period.
He was too young to die.
17
What were the audience members called that paid 1 cent to stand and watch plays in the theatre?
commoners
puritans
penny-pinchers
groundlings
18
Only those of the middle and upper classes could afford to go to the theatre.
false
true
19
What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre?
Globe Theatre
Lord Chamberlain's Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The King's Theatre
20
Shakespeare's acting troupe became known as "The King's Men" after King James took the throne.
true
false
21
How many children did Shakespeare have?
1
2
3
4
22
We know with certainty that Shakespeare's birthday is April 23.
False
True
23
How many syllables are in a line of iambic pentameter?
8
15
10
17
24
character is speaking thoughts aloud for the audience, but is unheard by other characters
prose
double entendre
oxymoron
aside
25
Using a word or phrase wrong in an effort to be funny in a perverted/inappropriate way
malapropism
double entendre
hyperbole
allusion
