"The Lure of Shakespeare" (Commonlit)Quiz

What is one reason Shakespeare is considered the greatest writer in the English language?

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• His plays were never altered or changed.

• He wrote the most plays in history.

• His works portray a wide range of human emotions.
• He was the first playwright to write in English.

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What happened to Shakespeare's plays during the English Civil War?

• They were banned and not performed.

• They were performed more frequently.

• They became more popular.

• They were translated into other languages.

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Who helped popularize Shakespeare's works outside of England in the 1730s?

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Which play was first performed in America in the early 1700s?

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• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet
• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Hamlet

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What is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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What is considered the ultimate test of an actor's ability?

• Directing a Shakespeare play

• Performing in a modern play

• Mastering a Shakespeare role

• Writing a new play

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Which famous actor is known for bringing Shakespeare's characters to life in the 20th century?

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What is one reason Shakespeare's plays are still relevant today?

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• They are never studied in schools.

• They are only performed in their original form.

• They are sometimes staged in modern-day costume.
• They are only popular in England.

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