Shakespeare

When was Old English used?

• 5th-11th century

• 11th-14th century

• 15th-17th century

• 20th-21st century

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During which century was Middle English spoken?

• 5th century

• 11th-14th century

• 15th-17th century

• 20th-21st century

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What significant events influenced the English language in the 15th-17th century?

• The first speaking of English after Germanic tribes crossed the North Sea

• The influence of Chaucer during the English Renaissance

• Shakespeare's birth and the founding of the American colonies

• The great mix of many languages during the 18th-19th century

What characterizes Modern English?

• It was first spoken after Germanic tribes crossed the North Sea

• It was influenced by Chaucer during the English Renaissance

• It began with Shakespeare's influence and the founding of the American colonies

• It is a great mix of many languages

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Why did the Nobles watch Shakespeare's plays?

• To have a good time

• Because Shakespeare is gross

• For the humor and fight scenes

• For the plot and to appreciate the language

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What were the Groundlings known for when watching Shakespeare's plays?

• Not watching at all

• Watching for the plot

• Watching for the humor and fight scenes

• Watching just to see the nobles

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What was the Puritans' view on Shakespeare's plays?

• They watched for the humor and fight scenes

• They watched for the plot and appreciated the language

• They didn't watch because they thought Shakespeare was gross

• They watched just to have a good time

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Why did Merchants watch Shakespeare's plays?

• To appreciate the language

• For the humor and fight scenes

• Because Shakespeare is gross

• To have a good time and to see the nobles

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What is a common characteristic of comedies?

• The main characters often die by the end of the play.

• They are named after the ruling monarch of the period the play is focused on.

• There is often a marriage at the end, and the main characters usually don't die.

• They have darker themes or topics.

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What distinguishes a tragedy from a comedy in terms of character fate?

• The main characters are usually named after historical figures.

• The main characters usually get married at the end.

• The main characters will often die by the end of the play.

• The main characters never die in tragedies.

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