Quiz on William Shakespeare

Why do we study William Shakespeare?

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What are some benefits of studying Shakespeare?

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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.

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

What about Shakespeare's tragedies?

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