Shakespeare's History Plays Quiz

Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's history plays?

• Richard III

• Henry VIII

• Twelfth Night

• King John

In which play does Shakespeare depict the battle of the sexes most famously?

• Richard III

• As You Like It

• Twelfth Night

• Much Ado About Nothing

Which play is a satire on Petrarchan conventions of love?

• Twelfth Night

• The Taming of the Shrew

• As You Like It

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

Who is the servant of Oberon in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?

• Oberon

• Bottom

• Puck

• Titania

Which play by Shakespeare is set in the Forest of Arden?

• The Taming of the Shrew

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

• Twelfth Night

• As You Like It

Which character disguises as the lawyer in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Antonio

• Bassanio

• Shylock

• Portia

How many English history plays did Shakespeare write in total?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which play is known for its famous speech on mercy by Portia?

• The Taming of the Shrew

• The Merchant of Venice

• As You Like It

• Twelfth Night

Which play is based on Thomas Lodge's play 'Rosalind uf Us Golden Legacy'?

• The Taming of the Shrew

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

• Twelfth Night

• As You Like It

Who is the ideal king in Shakespeare's history plays?

• Henry V

• Richard III

• Henry VIII

• Henry VI