King Lear suffers through horrible misfortunes. What can you infer about the causes?

They are caused by his own errors in judgment

Actors are sometimes called "thespians." What can you infer about this term?

It derived from "Thespis," the first Ancient Greek actor

Groundlings were most similar to:

The people in the bleachers at a ballgame

What do Shakespeare's history plays have in common?

They're almost always about kings, queens, or nobles

If you went to a play written by Henrik Ibsen, what could you expect to see?

Realistic characters dealing with realworldproblems

Which of these is an opinion about William Shakespeare?

His plays are more important than his poetry

Which of the following is an opinion about drama?

Shakespeare was the greatest writer in English history

If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?

The play makes the audience care about the characters

Which of the following statements is true about Shakespeare?

Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language

What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?

Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't

What did performances of Shakespeare's plays have in common with modern Broadway plays?

They debuted in a large theater in a big city

If you lived in Ancient Athens, and wanted to see a play, where would you go?

To a festival honoring the god Dionysus

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1
King Lear suffers through horrible misfortunes. What can you infer about the causes?
They are caused by the characters around him
They are caused by circumstances beyond his control
They are caused by the will of the gods
They are caused by his own errors in judgment
2
Actors are sometimes called "thespians." What can you infer about this term?
It derived from "Thespis," the first Ancient Greek actor
It derived from the Greek island Thespos, where dramas began
It derived from Thespian Club, Shakespeare's theater
It derived from "Thespia,"; Ancient Greek goddess of drama
3
Groundlings were most similar to:
The people in the bleachers at a ballgame
Young families who occasionally see plays in the city
People who make sure to see a movie the night it comes out
Wealthy socialites who regularly attend the opera
4
What do Shakespeare's history plays have in common?
They present realistic pictures of what life was like
They're not tragedies, so the characters never die
They're almost always about kings, queens, or nobles
They're extremely long
5
"Twelfth Night" is a comedy. Knowing this, what can you infer about the ending of the play?
It contains several sonnets
It probably includes a wedding
One of the characters dies
It's very funny
6
What is the most common example of a tragic flaw?
Nearsightedness
Excessive pride
A lack of trust in one's friends
Having a bad temper
7
If you went to a play written by Henrik Ibsen, what could you expect to see?
Kings or nobles suffering through terrible misfortunes
Dialogue and situations that are purposely artificial
Characters expressing thoughts/feelings through song & dance
Realistic characters dealing with realworldproblems
8
What word best describes kabuki theater?
International
Universal
Unrealistic
Modern
9
What supernatural creature can be found in many of Shakespeare's plays?
Serpents
Werewolves
Ghosts
Vampires
10
Which of these is an opinion about William Shakespeare?
Relatively little is known about his childhood
By 1594, he had gained fame in London
Some of his sonnets are addressed to a young man
His plays are more important than his poetry
11
Which of the following is an opinion about drama?
The history of drama extends back 2,500 years
Shakespeare was the greatest writer in English history
Tragedies almost always feature stories about kings & nobles
TV shows and movies are both considered forms of drama
12
What's the easiest way to tell if a poem is a sonnet?
Figure out if it's written in Latin
Count the number of lines
See if it contains rhyming couplets
See if it's about love and romance
13
If a drama critic calls a play a "cathartic experience," what is she saying?
The playwright is an upandcomingyoung talent
The play is long and boring
The play makes the audience care about the characters
The play contains a lot of singing and dancing
14
Which of the following statements is true about Shakespeare?
His plays were only popular with the rich, educated people
Shakespeare's characters speak in highly poetic language
Most of Shakespeare's plays originally opened on Broadway
Shakespeare's plays are rarely performed today
15
What is the major difference between tragedy and comedy?
Comedies have happy endings; tragedies don't
Comedies have complex plots; tragedies involve simple plots
Comedies are very realistic; tragedies are not
Comedies are from Ancient Greece; tragedies the Renaissance
16
What did performances of Shakespeare's plays have in common with modern Broadway plays?
They debuted in a large theater in a big city
They were nominated for numerous awards
They contained lots of music and singing
They were all two acts long
17
What can you conclude about Shakespeare's acting company from its name?
It was the most popular company in London
It was sponsored by Queen Elizabeth I
originally formed in Shakespeare's hometown ofStratford
It was made up of men only
18
Shakespeare wrote more than 100 sonnets. Which term best describes his output?
Prolific
Friendly
Sparse
Optimistic
19
How would Shakespeare please the groundlings in his audience?
With stories about kings and nobles
With bawdy jokes
With heartwrenchingromance
With poetic language
20
If you lived in Ancient Athens, and wanted to see a play, where would you go?
To the Parthenon
To a festival honoring the god Dionysus
To your local theater
To the temple of Zeus

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