William Shakespeare Quiz

Question 1

Are you looking forward to reading The Merchant of Venice?

Accepted Answer

No, I'd rather not., Yes, I'm subtly interested.

Question 2

FINAL QUESTION Which of these phrases and words did Shakespeare first coin? 2 are correct.

Accepted Answer

Olivia, Eyeball

Question 3

In what era of English History did Shakespeare write the majority of his works?

Accepted Answer

The Jacobean Era

Question 4

Do you think you will be able to understand Early Modern English?

Accepted Answer

Yes, of course., No, absolutely not.

Question 5

What play of Shakespeare's is believed to be cursed?

Accepted Answer

Macbeth

Question 6

To avoid being cursed, what should you call Macbeth instead?

Accepted Answer

The Scottish Play

Question 7

What was Shakespeare's epitaph (message on his grave)?

Accepted Answer

A small poem cursing grave-robbers

Question 8

Name an example of a Comedy.

Accepted Answer

Taming of the Shrew

Question 9

In what type of English did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

Early Modern English

Question 10

What happened to the Globe Theatre in 1613?

Accepted Answer

It burned down during a performance of Henry VIII

Question 11

Other than plays, what else did Shakespeare create?

Accepted Answer

Sonnets

Question 12

What was the main way the disease spread?

Accepted Answer

The Polluted River Thames and Small Rodents

Question 13

In what year was the first Globe Theatre opened?

Accepted Answer

1594

Question 14

Name an example of a Tragedy.

Accepted Answer

Hamlet

Question 15

When and where was he allegedly born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-upon-Avon, April 23 1564

Question 16

Under which theme is the Merchant of Venice listed?

Accepted Answer

Comedy

Question 17

Who played all the parts in Shakespeare's plays?

Accepted Answer

Men and boys.

Question 18

We know that Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. What exactly is the Avon?

Accepted Answer

A River

Question 19

Who did Shakespeare marry?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 20

Name an example of a History

Accepted Answer

Richard III

Question 21

Name Shakespeare's Parents

Accepted Answer

John Shakespeare and Mary Arden

Question 22

What was the colloquial term for the Bubonic Plague that ravaged England in the 16th Century?

Accepted Answer

The Black Death

Question 23

What happened to families that had a family member contract the Black Death?

Accepted Answer

Were locked from the outside in their homes

Question 24

The Globe was eventually rebuilt, but how did it meet its ultimate end in 1642?

Accepted Answer

The Puritans outlawed Theatrical Productions

Question 25

Shakespeare became owner and acting partner in what official Theatre Company?

Accepted Answer

The Globe

Question 26

What were the three themes of Shakespeare's plays

Accepted Answer

Comedy, Tragedy, and History

Question 27

Why did it burn down?

Accepted Answer

A faulty cannon prop

Question 28

At what age did Shakespeare die, and when?

Accepted Answer

At 52 years, and on April 23, 1616

Question 29

When did the first actress appear in a Shakespearian play, and what character did she play?

Accepted Answer

1660, Desdemona

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