Shakespeare: Who Was The Bard? By Mia Hodorovich 2018

Shakespeare: Who Was The Bard? By Mia Hodorovich 2018

12th Grade

10 Qs

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Shakespeare: Who Was The Bard? By Mia Hodorovich 2018

Shakespeare: Who Was The Bard? By Mia Hodorovich 2018

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Julie Aguirre

Used 3+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main controversy discussed in the text?

Shakespeare's true authorship

The origin of the English language

The influence of Italian literature on Shakespeare

The role of women in Shakespeare's plays

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who first proposed the theory that Shakespeare's works were not written by one person but by several?

William Stanley

Edward de Vere

Delia Bacon

Christopher Marlowe

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, why might authors have used the pseudonym "Shakespeare"?

To avoid public recognition

To claim authorship for social status, politics, or gender reasons

To gain more popularity

To avoid being associated with courtly audiences

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following plays was based on a translation of Plutarch?

Julius Caesar

Romeo and Juliet

Troilus and Cressida

Troilus and Criseyde

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the most popular candidates for the "single author theory" according to the text?

William Stanley, Edward de Vere, Sir Francis Bacon, Christopher Marlowe

William Stanley, Edward de Vere, Geoffrey Chaucer, Christopher Marlowe

William Stanley, Edward de Vere, Delia Bacon, Christopher Marlowe

William Stanley, Edward de Vere, Sir Francis Bacon, Geoffrey Chaucer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?

While people speculate about Shakespeare and his identity, there is no real proof that he wasn't responsible for his work.

The mystery around Shakespeare's identity has exaggerated his fame and encouraged people to read his work around the world.

Most people agree that Shakespeare is not the one 'true' author of his work, but scholars will never know for sure.

The high number and quality of Shakespeare's plays proves that one 'true' author isn't responsible for his entire body of work.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

"A marriage certificate, a will, and two portraits are about all that remains. Even his exact birthday is unknown, though it is generally observed on April 23." (Paragraph 2)

"Furthermore, Bacon was skilled with ciphers, and supporters claim to have found hidden codes in the plays that attribute the work to Sir Bacon." (Paragraph 9)

"The theory that Shakespeare was not the true author of his works has gained popularity over the past 150 years. However, the majority of Shakespearean scholars remain unconvinced." (Paragraph 11)

"His influence knows no bounds. For some, it can be hard to believe that one man could have such impact." (Paragraph 12)

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