Shakespeare Quiz

What is the term used to describe the years when Shakespeare's life was not well-documented?

• The lost years

• The dark years

• The silent years

• The missing years

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

What type of theater is the Globe?

• An indoor theater

• A small, private theater

• A large, open-air theater

• A modern, digital theater

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In Shakespeare's time, who typically played the roles of women in plays?

• Women actors

• Male actors

• Children

• Puppets

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CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What is the best synonym for "vexed"?

• Pleased

• Annoyed

• Indifferent

• Excited

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which word means "to pretend"?

• Feign

• Consort

• Guise

• Beguiled

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does the word "lament" imply?

• Celebrate

• Criticize

• Mourn

• Ignore

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

Which word is associated with "skillfulness in using the hands or body"?

• Dexterity

• Agile

• Fickle

• Intangible

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "semblance" refer to?

• A complete difference

• A direct confrontation

• An outward appearance

• A strong agreement

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of the word "star-crossed"?

• kind and generous

• ill-fated and doomed

• confused and lost

• lazy and uninterested

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which word is associated with "lack of consistency or fixed pattern"?

• Dexterity

• Agile

• Fickle

• Intangible

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4