William Shakespeare Quiz 42 (20 MCQs)

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1. Which modern-day actress shares a name with Shakespeare's wife?

Correct Answer: B) Anne Hathaway.

2. -He is recognized as the greatest exponent of English literature.

Correct Answer: B) TRUE.

3. What is Hamlet's famous monologue that reflects on the meaning of life?

Correct Answer: A) To be or not to be.

4. For William Shakespeare, what event definitively stopped his acting and playwriting career?

Correct Answer: A) The Globe theater fire.

5. What is the name of the theater where most of Shakespeare's plays were performed?

Correct Answer: A) The Globe Theater.

6. William Shakespeare was also known as .....

Correct Answer: B) "The bard".

7. According to the text, what was one of William Shakespeare's occupations?

Correct Answer: D) Actor.

8. Shakespeare worked

Correct Answer: B) In London.

9. According to Titania's command, who are the fairies who will serve Bottom?

Correct Answer: B) Pea Flower, Spider Web, Moth and Mustard Seed.

10. The first act of this drama begins

Correct Answer: B) Conflict.

11. He is known mostly for his .....

Correct Answer: C) -dramas.

12. Shakespeare was an English:

Correct Answer: B) Writer and a poet.

13. How did the Globe Theater announce when a play was taking place?

Correct Answer: C) A flag.

14. No one knows his exact date of birth.

Correct Answer: A) True.

15. True or False:Shakespeare owned an acting company and a theater.

Correct Answer: B) True.

16. The audience members who paid one penny to stand in the pit and watch the performance were called .....

Correct Answer: C) Penny-stinkers or groundlings.

17. An English poet/playwright?

Correct Answer: C) William Shakespeare.

18. What is the name of Shakespeare's first child?

Correct Answer: B) Susanna.

19. In addition to Iago's wife, Emilia is .....

Correct Answer: A) Desdemona's Servant.

20. His poems had ..... lines.

Correct Answer: C) 14.