WorksheetsIntroduction to Shakespeare
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who is the famous storyteller mentioned in the learning material whose stories and themes are still popular today?
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
J.K. Rowling
Mark Twain
What type of backgrounds did audiences in Shakespeare’s England come from?
Only wealthy backgrounds
Only poor backgrounds
A range of backgrounds (rich, poor, etc)
Only middle-class backgrounds
How did audiences in Shakespeare’s England typically behave during plays?
They were always completely silent
They would have not been totally silent
They were required to leave if they made noise
They only clapped at the end
What does the term "demi-god" refer to?
A being who is part human and part divine, possessing some qualities or powers of a god but not fully immortal.
A person who is completely mortal with no special powers.
A god who has no human qualities.
A mythical creature with no connection to humans or gods.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main genres of drama covered by Shakespeare’s plays?
Tragedy
Comedy
History
Science Fiction
What typically happens to the main characters in a tragedy?
They achieve great success
Bad things happen to them
They become heroes
They live happily ever after
What is the main purpose of the plot in a comedy drama?
To be funny
To be scary
To be romantic
To be mysterious
Which of the following best describes how comedy in drama started?
As political satire
As romantic stories
As horror tales
As fairy tales
What does the word "whimsical" mean?
Playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Very serious and strict
Completely ordinary and dull
Angry and aggressive
Why were theaters closed during Shakespeare's time?
Theaters were closed due to the plague.
Theaters were closed for renovations.
Theaters were closed because of war.
Theaters were closed due to bad weather.
Why is Athens considered a symbol of order?
It is the origin of democracy and drama
It is known for its forests
It is famous for its beaches
It is the birthplace of Shakespeare
Who is the Duke of Athens in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"?
Lysander
Egeus
Theseus
Demetrius
What is Hippolyta’s relationship to Theseus?
She is his daughter
She is his wife
She is his enemy
She is his mother
Which character is Oberon’s servant in "A Midsummer Night’s Dream"?
Puck
Titania
Hermia
Demetrius
The major religion during Shakespeare's time would have been...
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Taoism
Which of the following is a common feature of Shakespearean comedies?
Scientific discoveries
Supernatural horror
Historical battles
Happy endings
Who was the reigning monarch during most of Shakespeare's career?
King Henry VIII
Queen Elizabeth I
King George III
Queen Victoria
