Shakespeare Quiz

What type of poetry did Shakespeare make popular?

• ballad
• sonnet
• lyric
• narrative

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

What can you conclude about Shakespeare's acting company from its name?

• It was sponsored by the Queen
• It was the most popular company in London
• It was made up of men only
• It was originally formed in his hometown of Stratford

What happened to the original Globe Theater?

• It burned down.
• The Vikings tore it down.
• It was taken as part of a treaty with Greece.
• It was torn down so that a newer, better theater could be built.

Romeo and Juliet is a...

• comedy
• epic novel
• biography
• tragedy

When Shakespeare couldn't find a word he needed he..

• Kept looking

• gave up

• Asked his mom

• invented one

The rhythm of speech Shakespeare used is called

• Prosody

• Iambic pentameter

• Staccato

• Free Style

What famous Disney movie is based on the Shakespearean play Hamlet.

• Cinderella

• The Lion King

• The Little Mermaid

• Aladdin

Shakespearean actors were always...

• Well prepared

• On time

• Underpaid

• Male

This type of play ends with the death of the main character.

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• History

This type of play is based on real events / people.

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• History