Shakespeare's Insults Quiz

Which word from Column A can be used to insult someone?

• Jaded

• Waggish

• Bawdy

• Haughty

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word from Column B can be used to insult someone?

• Motley-minded

• Shrill-gorged

• Heavy-headed

• Bunch-backed

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which word from Column C can be used to insult someone?

• Waterfly

• Hedge-pig

• Crutch

• Moldwrap

What is the meaning of 'Thou' in Shakespeare's time?

• Polite way of addressing someone

• Informal way of addressing someone

• Formal way of addressing someone

• Insulting way of addressing someone

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which play is the insult 'Out, tawny Tarter, out! Out loathed medicine! Hated potion, hence!' from?

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

• Much Ado about Nothing

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Two Gentlemen of Verona

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which play is the insult 'Dissembling harlot, thou art false in all!' from?

• The Tempest

• King John

• Antony and Cleopatra

• The Comedy of Errors

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which play is the insult 'Thou monstrous slander of heaven and earth!' from?

• Macbeth

• King John

• Richard II

• Romeo and Juliet

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which play is the insult 'O, how I love thee! How I dote on thee!' from?

• Romeo and Juliet

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Tempest

• Much Ado about Nothing

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Which play is the insult 'Your presence makes us rich, most noble lord.' from?

• Merchant of Venice

• Much Ado about Nothing

• The Tempest

• Romeo and Juliet

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which play is the insult 'I do suffer love, indeed, for I love thee against my will. Oh noble sir, your over-kindness doth wring tears from me.' from?

• Romeo and Juliet

• Much Ado about Nothing

• Merchant of Venice

• The Tempest

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4