Shakespeare Gala Event Trivia

Shakespeare Gala Event Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The transcript introduces the PBS Arts Fall Festival and features a recitation of the famous Shakespeare quote 'To be or not to be'. It announces a star-studded gala commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, featuring renowned actors like Judi Dench and Ian McKellen. The event, titled 'Shakespeare Live!', is presented by Great Performances and will air on PBS.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What famous line is repeated in the introduction of the PBS Arts Fall Festival?

To be or not to be, that is the question.

All the world's a stage.

A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!

Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which anniversary of Shakespeare's death is being commemorated at the gala?

300th

400th

450th

350th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following actors is NOT mentioned as part of the star-studded gala?

Benedict Cumberbatch

Ian McKellen

Judi Dench

Leonardo DiCaprio

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the event presented by Great Performances?

Shakespeare Forever

Shakespeare Live!

Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare's World

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On which date and time will Shakespeare Live! be broadcasted?

Sunday, December 25th, at eight, seven central

Monday, December 26th, at seven, six central

Saturday, December 24th, at ten, nine central

Friday, December 23rd, at nine, eight central