Shakespearean Knowledge

In which town was Shakespeare born?

• Cambridge

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• London

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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 50

• 154

• 120

• 200

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What is the name of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy?

• Othello

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

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What language did Shakespeare primarily write in?

• English

• French

• German

• Latin

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What is the theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Hate

• Friendship

• Adventure

• Love

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Who is the main antagonist in 'Othello'?

• Hamlet

• Romeo

• Iago

• Macbeth

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What is the meaning of the term 'star-crossed lovers'?

• A duo who have a harmonious and successful relationship

• A couple who are always lucky in love

• A pair of lovers who are destined to be together forever

• A pair of lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail due to external circumstances beyond their control.

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Which play features the character of Lady Macbeth?

• Hamlet

• Othello

• Romeo and Juliet

• Macbeth

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What is the name of the fairy king in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Titania

• Puck

• Demetrius

• Oberon

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What is the significance of the 'To be or not to be' soliloquy in 'Hamlet'?

• It serves as a love letter from Hamlet to Ophelia

• The significance lies in its exploration of life, death, afterlife, and Hamlet's internal conflict.

• The soliloquy is a prophecy of Hamlet's tragic fate

• It symbolizes Hamlet's desire for revenge against Claudius

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