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Shakespeare Trivia Quiz

Just ten questions about Shakespeare and his works. Hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by Vicki19. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vicki19

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
34,581

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1813

Last 3 plays: Triviaballer (10/10), james1947 (10/10), masfon (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. According to Shakespeare how many ages of man are there in Jaques 'All the world's a stage' speech from 'As You Like It'? Hint

three

nine

eight

seven

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the king who was murdered by Macbeth? Hint

Macduff

Duncan

Malcolm

Donald

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who is Desdemona's husband? Hint

King Lear

Cassio

Timon

Othello

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Question 4 of 10

4. Whose rape did Shakespeare write a narrative poem about? Hint

Lucrece

Lucretia

Venus

Cymbeline

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many plays with the word 'Henry' in the title is Shakespeare credited with writing? Hint

seven

five

six

eight

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which well known musical is based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Elizabeth I was queen when Shakespeare was born. Who was king when he died? Hint

James I

Edward VI

James II

Charles I

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the creature who is Prospero's slave in 'The Tempest'? Hint

Mustardseed

Ceres

Trinculo

Caliban

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Question 9 of 10

9. Was Romeo a Montague or a Capulet?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 10

10. In which play does Falstaff die? Hint

'Henry IV Part 2'

'Henry V'

'Merry Wives of Windsor'

'Henry VI Part 1'

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Triviaballer: 10/10
Apr 16 2024 : james1947: 10/10
Apr 16 2024 : masfon: 5/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 178: 10/10
Apr 07 2024 : 89323173519: 6/10
Mar 31 2024 : Guest 31: 9/10
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 86: 9/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 73: 9/10
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 77: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. According to Shakespeare how many ages of man are there in Jaques 'All the world's a stage' speech from 'As You Like It'?

Answer: seven

'And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages.' (Act II, Scene VII)

2. What was the name of the king who was murdered by Macbeth?

Answer: Duncan

Historically Duncan I, king of Strathclyde.

3. Who is Desdemona's husband?

Answer: Othello

Killed by Othello in the last act of this tragedy.

4. Whose rape did Shakespeare write a narrative poem about?

Answer: Lucrece

'The Rape of Lucrece' is a very long poem based on Roman legend.

5. How many plays with the word 'Henry' in the title is Shakespeare credited with writing?

Answer: seven

There's Henry 4th parts 1 and 2, Henry 5th, Henry 6th parts 1, 2 and 3, and Henry 8th

6. Which well known musical is based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'?

Answer: Kiss Me Kate

7. Elizabeth I was queen when Shakespeare was born. Who was king when he died?

Answer: James I

8. What is the name of the creature who is Prospero's slave in 'The Tempest'?

Answer: Caliban

Mustardseed is in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', Trinculo is a jester, and Ceres is a spirit in 'The Tempest'.

9. Was Romeo a Montague or a Capulet?

Answer: Montague

10. In which play does Falstaff die?

Answer: 'Henry V'

Source: Author Vicki19

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