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Introduction to Shakespeare

Authored by Martha Donovan

English

9th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 8+ times

Introduction to Shakespeare
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

William Shakespeare was born

In Stratford Upon Avon, April 26, 1895

In London, April 23, 1616

In the United States, December 25, 1964

In Stratford Upon Avon, April 26, 1564

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

William Shakespeare was famous for

Inventing the light bulb

Creating 38 plays and 154 sonnets

Creating the script for Hamilton

Directing 12 blockbuster movies

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Among Shakespeare's greatest plays are

Hamlet, Macbeth, Richard III, Romeo and Juliet

Fences, The Piano Lesson, Seven Guitars

Wayne's World, Austin Powers, Shrek

Madea's Family Reunion, A Madea Christmas, A Madea Family Funeral

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Ben Johnson said, "Shakespeare is not of an age, but for all time." What does this mean?

Shakespeare is still alive.

Shakespeare can be many ages at once.

Shakespeare's writings will last forever.

Shakespeare is not going to be famous forever.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of Shakespeare's plays is based on the Scandinavian legend called -Amleth?

King Lear

Hamlet

Romeo and Juliet

Macbeth

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

An estimate of 1,700-3,000. What does this range represent?

The number of words Shakespeare gave the English Language

The number of curses Shakespeare gave the English Language

The number of characters Shakespeare invented

The number of people who have played characters in Shakespeare's plays

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Shakespeare's gravestone offers what warning?

A curse on those who do not like his plays

A curse on those who try to take credit for his plays

A curse on his children

A curse on anyone who tries to move his bones

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