Shakespeare in our Time

In what year was Shakespeare born?

• 1864
• 1564
• 1776
• 1674

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Where was Shakespeare born?

• London
• Liverpool
• Manchester
• Stratford-upon-Avon

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Shakespeare's wife's name was...

• Gwyneth Paltrow
• Julia Roberts
• Anne Hathaway
• Halle Berry

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During Shakespeare's time, it was considered morally wrong for _____ to perform in plays.

• women
• children
• animals
• men

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In 1599, Shakespeare's playing company built _____, the theatre most associated with him.

• The Omni
• The Colisseum
• The Globe Theatre
• The Georgia Theatre

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Shakespeare's playing company was called _____ by King James I.

• The King's Men
• The Jesters
• The Lord Chamberlain's Men
• The Hugger-Muggers

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Which monarch (king or queen) was on the throne during Shakespeare's time?

• Henry VIII
• Mary
• George
• Elizabeth

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What is the ryhthm of iambic pentameter meant to sound like?

• A lawnmower
• The human heartbeat
• The flow of water

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Finish this line...

• Da Dum Dum, Dum Dum.
• Da Da Da Da Dum Dum Dum Dum
• Da Dum Da Dum Da Dum Da Dum

What are at leat two Shakespeare plays?

• Much Ado About Nothing/The Great Gatsby
• The Lion King/Othello
• Othello/Romeo & Juliet