Shakespeare's Plays and Their Context

Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare?

• The Importance of Being Earnest

• Macbeth

• Pygmalion

• The Cherry Orchard

In which historical period did William Shakespeare write most of his plays?

• Victorian Era

• Elizabethan Era

• Georgian Era

• Edwardian Era

Which of these is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?

• Much Ado About Nothing

• Hamlet

• The Tempest

• Twelfth Night

What was the name of the theatre in London where many of Shakespeare’s plays were first performed?

• The Rose Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The Old Vic

Which play features the characters Oberon and Titania?

• Romeo and Juliet

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Othello

• King Lear

During Shakespeare’s time, who was the monarch of England for most of his career?

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King James II

• Queen Victoria

Which of the following is NOT a play by Shakespeare?

• Julius Caesar

• The Merchant of Venice

• The Crucible

• As You Like It

Why were women not allowed to act on stage during Shakespeare’s time?

• It was considered improper for women to perform in public

• There were not enough women interested in acting

• Women were too busy with other jobs

• The theatres were too dangerous

Which play is set in the city of Verona?

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet

• The Winter’s Tale

What was the main source of lighting in theatres during Shakespeare’s time?

• Electric lights

• Gas lamps

• Candles and daylight

• Oil lamps