Shakespeare Quiz

What event took place during the London Olympics in 2012?

• Hundreds of productions in the Globe Theatre

• Over 40 countries represented

• Cultural Olympiad featuring Shakespeare

• Lightning man winning sprint events

Why did many countries, previously colonized by the English, continue to embrace Shakespeare?

• Out of respect for English culture

• To preserve their own language and culture

• To honor the memory of Shakespeare

• As a form of resistance against colonization

What did people write in their diaries when they attended a Shakespeare play in the 16th century?

• I heard the play

• I watched a performance

• I witnessed a spectacle

• I saw a play

What does the speaker emphasize about Shakespeare's plays?

• The importance of reading them

• The value of watching movie adaptations

• The need for analysis and interpretation

• The significance of listening to them

What does the speaker suggest about apprehension and comprehension in relation to Shakespeare's works?

• Apprehension is more important than comprehension

• Comprehension is impossible without apprehension

• Both apprehension and comprehension are equally important

• Comprehension is more important than apprehension

What does the speaker suggest about the role of women in Shakespeare's plays?

• They are often portrayed as weak and submissive

• They are given significant attention and importance

• They are overshadowed by male characters

• They are depicted as manipulative and deceitful

What is the significance of Lady Capulet's behavior in the scene where Juliet is introduced in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• She is overprotective of Juliet

• She is indifferent towards Juliet

• She is anxious about Juliet's future

• She is critical of the Nurse

What is the Nurse's emotional state when she talks about her deceased daughter in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Grieving

• Joyful

• Nostalgic

• Angry

What does the speaker suggest about Gertrude's actions towards Hamlet in 'Hamlet'?

• She is indifferent and neglectful

• She is caring and nurturing towards him

• She is manipulative and deceitful

• She is distant and cold towards him

What does the speaker advise the audience to do when reading Shakespeare?

• Use No Fear Shakespeare cribs

• Open themselves up and listen

• Look for a thesis and meaning

• Analyze the metaphors and themes