Quiz on William Shakespeare

Why do we study William Shakespeare?

What are some benefits of studying Shakespeare?

When was Shakespeare born?

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1616

• April 23, 1609

• April 23, 1592

What significant event happened in 1613?

• Shakespeare retired from the theatre

• The Globe Theatre burnt down

• Shakespeare published his sonnets

• Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway

How many sonnets did Shakespeare publish?

• 154

• 160

• 100

• 200

What is the structure of Shakespeare's sonnets?

• Three quatrains and a final couplet

• Two stanzas of four lines each

• A single stanza of 14 lines

• Five quatrains

What themes are explored in Shakespeare's sonnets?

• Time, death, love, beauty, and art

• War and peace

• Friendship and loyalty

• Nature and humanity

What are some characteristics of Shakespeare's comedies?

• Disguise

• Frustrated love

• Mistaken identity

• Tragic endings

Shakespeare’s comedies include disguise, frustrated love, mistaken identity, and marital and romantic misunderstandings.

In Greek and Latin classical tragedies, the protagonist acts against inexorable destiny.

What about Shakespeare's tragedies?