Understanding Context in Texts

What percentage of the marks does writing about context and background information account for in your exam?

• 20%

• 24%

• 30%

• 40%

Which of the following is NOT a factor in understanding the context of a text?

• Author's background and life

• Historical context

• Genre of the text

• Number of pages in the text

Why is it important to understand the original audience of Shakespeare's plays?

• To know the exact number of performances

• To gain a subtler understanding of the text

• To memorize all the lines

• To compare it with modern plays

What is a key tip for including context in your exam essay?

• Include all known historical facts

• Make it directly relevant to your answer

• Add it at the end of your essay

• Focus only on modern interpretations

When was William Shakespeare born?

• April 1564

• April 1604

• April 1616

• April 1592

Which acting troupe did Shakespeare write plays for?

• Lord Chamberlain’s Men

• The Globe Players

• The Royal Troupe

• The Elizabethan Actors

What are the three genres Shakespeare's plays are divided into?

• Histories, Tragedies, Comedies

• Dramas, Epics, Sonnets

• Tragedies, Epics, Poems

• Comedies, Dramas, Epics

During which period did Shakespeare write?

• English Renaissance

• Victorian Era

• Medieval Period

• Industrial Revolution

What is the main source of the story for Shakespeare's "Othello"?

• Gli Hecatommithi by Cinthio

• The Iliad by Homer

• The Aeneid by Virgil

• The Divine Comedy by Dante

What is one reason Shakespeare's Iago is considered more evil than Cinthio’s Ensign?

• Iago is more ambiguous and manipulative.

• Iago is more honest and straightforward.

• Iago is less involved in the plot.

• Iago is more forgiving and kind.