Quiz on Shakespearean Historical Context

Who ascended to the throne after Mary’s death?

• Anne Boleyn

• Elizabeth

• Edward VI

• Henry VIII

Which English poet wrote "The Canterbury Tales"?

• William Shakespeare

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• John Milton

• Edmund Spenser

Which sonnet by William Shakespeare is included in the Literature of the Focus Period?

• Sonnet 18

• Sonnet 12

• Sonnet 116

• Sonnet 130

What is the theme of the essential question in the document?

• How do our attitudes toward time shape our actions?

• What is the impact of literature on society?

• How does technology influence communication?

• What are the effects of globalization?

During whose reign did English drama come of age?

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

• James I

• Mary I

Who was mainly responsible for the great theatrical achievements of the time?

• Playwrights like Shakespeare

• The monarchy

• The church

• The audience

What was a challenge for actors performing in the Globe?

• Limited scripts

• Small audience

• Being heard by the audience

• Lack of costumes

What is necessary for a play script to be considered complete?

• Reading it silently

• Staging it in a theater

• Printing it in a book

• Discussing it in a group

What can bring different meanings to a familiar play?

• The original script

• The author's biography

• Actors' interpretations

• The audience's mood

What is one of the key elements actors and directors decide on when staging a play?

• The author's background

• The audience's seating

• Scenery and costumes

• The ticket prices