Shakespeare Quiz for Freshmen

Which Shakespeare play inspired the story of Disney's "The Lion King"?

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

• Othello

What are the three main types of plays written by Shakespeare?

• Tragedy, Comedy, History

• Romance, Mystery, Adventure

• Epic, Satire, Fable

• Drama, Poetry, Prose

Which of the following is the best definition of a tragedy in Shakespeare's works?

• A play with a happy ending

• A play where the main character suffers a downfall

• A play that is based on real historical events

• A play with magical creatures

Which of the following is the best definition of a comedy in Shakespeare's works?

• A play with a sad ending

• A play that ends in marriage or happiness

• A play about war

• A play with only male characters

Which of these plays is a tragedy?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Macbeth

• Twelfth Night

• Much Ado About Nothing

Which of these plays is a comedy?

• Othello

• King Lear

• Twelfth Night

• Hamlet

True or False: "Romeo and Juliet" has a surprise twist ending that Shakespeare's audience could not have known.

• True

• False

What was unusual about the female roles in Shakespeare's plays?

• They were played by children

• They were played by men

• They were not allowed on stage

• They were always the main character

Who were the rulers of England during Shakespeare's time?

• Queen Elizabeth I and King James I

• King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria

• King George III and Queen Mary

• King Richard III and Queen Anne

Which type of poem is Shakespeare most famous for?

• Haiku

• Sonnet

• Limerick

• Epic