William Shakespeare Quiz 24 (20 MCQs)

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1. The real estate agent said his new farm listing was like the Garden of Eden. What is the allusion referring to?

Correct Answer: B) Religious.

2. What was the name of the playhouse built by the Lord Chamberlain's Men?

Correct Answer: D) The Globe.

3. "All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely ..... ".

Correct Answer: C) Players.

4. Who acted in plays during Shakespeare's time?

Correct Answer: C) Men and boys.

5. Who is the son of Lord Montague?

Correct Answer: C) Romeo.

6. How many words did he use only once in some of his plays?

Correct Answer: A) Over 7, 000 words.

7. He was married to .....

Correct Answer: C) Anne Hathaway.

8. A character who is nearly opposite of another character; shows the contrast between the two characters

Correct Answer: A) Foil.

9. William's father, John Shakespeare, was .....

Correct Answer: B) An affluent glove maker.

10. What was the name of the acting troupe that Shakespeare was part of after King James came into power?

Correct Answer: B) The King's Men.

11. Who became the King of England after Queen Elizabeth I?

Correct Answer: B) James I.

12. How were his plays made more exciting for his audience?

Correct Answer: C) With special noises and a cannon.

13. Which famous play does the quote, "When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? " come from?

Correct Answer: D) Macbeth.

14. What town or city was Shakespeare born in?

Correct Answer: B) Stratford-upon-Avon.

15. What is a comedy?

Correct Answer: B) Lighter drama in which the leading characters overcome the difficulties.

16. The Lord Chamberlain's Men would later become ..... under the patronage of King James I (from 1603).

Correct Answer: B) The King's Men.

17. Bonus!In what time period was Shakespeare born?

Correct Answer: A) The 1500's.

18. "100 Greatest Britons" is one of his famous masterpieces.

Correct Answer: B) False.

19. How many people could watch a play at his theatre?

Correct Answer: B) 3, 000 people.

20. What was the name of the theater he built?

Correct Answer: B) Globe Theater.