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Know Your Shakespeare? Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by ayatollah. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ayatollah

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,746

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1922

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which play do Brutus and Cassius, amongst others conspire to assassinate a Roman dictator? Hint

The Tempest

Julius Caesar

Antony and Cleopatra

Titus Andronicus

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Question 2 of 10

2. 'Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?' What does 'Wherefore art thou' mean? Hint

why are you crying, Romeo?

where are you, Romeo?

why is your name Romeo(Montague)?

do you really love me, Romeo?

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which play does a king's ghost appear on a castle? Hint

Hamlet

King Lear

Julius Caesar

The Merchant of Venice

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 'Hamlet', what is the macabre occupation of the two Clowns (as listed in the Dramatis Personae) Hint

grave-diggers

butchers

morticians

goat-slayers

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 'A Midsummer-Nights Dream', Who described the moon as 'like to a silver bow new-bent in heaven...? Hint

Helena

Hippolyta

Titania

Hermia

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to Shakespeare, 'to burn daylight' means...? Hint

to sleep during the day

the sun is so bright

to waste time

to work hard

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 'Hamlet', Shakespeare uses the word 'strumpet'. What does this mean? Hint

trumpet

prostitute

fool

maid

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which play is there a sleep-walking scene? Hint

Macbeth

Twelfth Night

Measure For Measure

A Midsummer-Nights Dream

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 'The Merchant Of Venice', of what metal is the casket inscripted: 'Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves'? Hint

Brass

Gold

Silver

Lead

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the Bible,'barren' had a different meaning from Shakespeare's which meant..? Hint

brainless

naked

dry

rich

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which play do Brutus and Cassius, amongst others conspire to assassinate a Roman dictator?

Answer: Julius Caesar

They succeed in their conspiracy.

2. 'Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?' What does 'Wherefore art thou' mean?

Answer: why is your name Romeo(Montague)?

The Capulet(Juliet) and Montague(Romeo) families are feuding...and Juliet knows that her father will disapprove of her love for Romeo.

3. In which play does a king's ghost appear on a castle?

Answer: Hamlet

It is the ghost of Hamlet's father.

4. In 'Hamlet', what is the macabre occupation of the two Clowns (as listed in the Dramatis Personae)

Answer: grave-diggers

5. In 'A Midsummer-Nights Dream', Who described the moon as 'like to a silver bow new-bent in heaven...?

Answer: Hippolyta

Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons.

6. According to Shakespeare, 'to burn daylight' means...?

Answer: to waste time

7. In 'Hamlet', Shakespeare uses the word 'strumpet'. What does this mean?

Answer: prostitute

8. In which play is there a sleep-walking scene?

Answer: Macbeth

It is Lady Macbeth who is sleep-walking.

9. In 'The Merchant Of Venice', of what metal is the casket inscripted: 'Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves'?

Answer: Silver

The Prince of Arragon chooses this one.

10. In the Bible,'barren' had a different meaning from Shakespeare's which meant..?

Answer: brainless

Source: Author ayatollah

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