The Legacy of William Shakespeare

Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Macbeth were...

• comedies

• histories

• tragedies

• tragi-comedies

In which play by Shakespeare can you read this quote: "to be or not to be, that is the question"

• Romeo and Juliet

• The King Lear

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

Who did he marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• queen Elizabeth

• nobody

What is the name of the theatre associated with William Shakespeare?

• The Royal Theatre

• The London Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• Shakespeare's Theatre

What was his theatre called?

• the Globe

• the Earth

• the circle

What happened to his popularity in 400 years after his death?

• he became less popular

• people forgot him

• he became more popular

How many words did Shakespeare introduce into the English language?

• 1000

• 3000

• 2000

William Shakespeare is one of the most influential figures in human civilization.

• true

• false

• no information

Which of the following plays is NOT written by William Shakespeare?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Tempest

• The Importance of Being Earnest

• Twelfth Night

What is the primary theme explored in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'?

• Love

• Betrayal

• Ambition

• Friendship