Macbeth General Info Quiz

Who is the author of "Macbeth"?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• Mark Twain

In what year was "Macbeth" published?

• 1606

• 1590

• 1611

• 1623

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 154

• 134

• 174

• 194

Shakespeare is considered the best what of all time?

• Playwright

• Poet

• Novelist

• Actor

When were shows always held in the theater?

• Nighttime

• Weekends only

• Daytime

• Evening

What unusual activity were theaters also used for?

• Dog shows

• Bear baiting

• Horse racing

• Bird watching

Who had to play women in all of the plays?

• Young girls

• Adult women

• Young boys

• Elderly men

Who were kings thought to be appointed by?

• The people

• The government

• God

• The army

Which term describes a long speech delivered by one character that can be heard by other characters and the audience?

• Soliloquy

• Monologue

• Dialogue

• Aside

What is a long speech delivered by one character that can only be heard by the audience, often revealing the character's thoughts or emotions?

• Dialogue

• Monologue

• Soliloquy

• Aside