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Quiz about A Big Shakespearean Bash
Quiz about A Big Shakespearean Bash

A Big Shakespearean Bash Trivia Quiz


You've decided to have a party with all of Shakespeare's characters as the guests! Of course, there are introductions all around. Can you guess who is introducing themselves in these quotes?

A multiple-choice quiz by merylfederman. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
148,681
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
15 / 25
Plays
1998
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 25
1. Whoa! It seems like someone doesn't think all of your guests are created equal! Especially a certain family! Can you tell me who said, "A dog of the house of Montague moves me!" Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. This man is certainly more sad than mad. Don't talk religion or politics with him. Who said, "I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes?" Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. It seems like this guy thinks he's above mingling with the weaker sex. We'll see if he's singing the same tune when the party's over! Tell me who said, "I would I could find it in my heart that I had not a hard heart, for truly, I love none." Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. This man appears quite modest about his speaking skills, but is he? Everyone else at the party seems entranced by him. You be the judge. Who said, "I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts. I am no orator." Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. This man is quite a contrast to the last guest! He appears quite confident about his acting ability, but perhaps without good reason! Who said, "I will move storms, I will condole in some measure...Yet my chief humor is for a tyrant: I could play Ercles rarely, or a part to tear a cat in." Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. This shy, quiet, charming girl is quite nice once you get to know her. Just don't make any assumptions based on her quietness. Who said, "I am sure, my love's more richer than my tongue." (I guess she's never heard of a double comparative. Oh well.) Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. This is one seriously melancholy gal! She doesn't seem to like your party, but don't worry, it's her, not you. Who said, "I will eat no meat, I'll not drink, sir... I'll not sleep neither, do Caesar what he can." Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. This man is convinced to show people that he's normal. I don't know about that! Who said, "I am not mad...I am as well in my wits as any man in Illyria." Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. This girl sure is feisty! She's positively certain that men aren't for her! Who would introduce themselves by saying, "I would rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me?" Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. This unwise man is seeing conspiracies everywhere, it seems. Little coincidences always add up to horrible things in his mind. Maybe it's also the fault of the company he keeps, possibly. Who said, "I saw my handkerchief in his hand!" Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. Uh-oh. Someone's in a fight already! This guy is obviously trying to prove that he's better than someone else, in terms of his love for a lady no less! Who said, "I am, my lord, as well derived as he, as well possest, my love is more than his!" Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. This man certainly is calm and collected. He looks dangerous, and seems to know his own strength. Who said, "I am a soldier, I, older in practice, abler than yourself to make conditions." Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. This girl certainly falls in love fast! She met this guy at the party, and well, tell me who she might be. She said, "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep, the more I give to thee, the more I have." Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. This man is quite preoccupied with a terrible matter. Who said, "Full of vexation come I, with complaint against my child." Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. This man is quite superstitious, and certainly believes that the stars have it in for him. I dunno, maybe he's right. Who said "O, I am fortune's fool!" Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. This woman is perhaps a bit before her time. She is trustworthy, but her escort here doesn't feel comfortable telling her his secrets. Maybe she's reacting too strongly though. I have a feeling this won't end well. Who said, "I have made strong proof of my constancy, giving myself a voluntary wound here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience, and not my husband's secrets?" Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. This man gives almost anyone he meets heartburn he's so unpleasant. Steer away from him at the party! And he's very stubborn, don't seek to change him! Who said, "I cannot hide what I am. I must be sad when I have cause, and smile at no man's jests; eat when I have stomach, and wait for no man's leisure; sleep when I am drowsy, and tend on no man's business; laugh when I am merry, and claw no man in his humor." Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Well, this guy here obviously doesn't know why his wit is off kilter. As the host, tell me which guest believes this to be true of himself: "Methinks sometimes I have no more wit than a Christian or an ordinary man has; but I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm to my wit." (Let's hope there's no beef at the party!) Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. This "spirited" little fellow is certainly a joker! But he also claims to be a speedy one. Who said, "I'll put a girdle round the Earth in forty minutes!" Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. This man definitely is a tortured soul. I have a feeling he's going to regret what he's about to do... Who said, "Since Cassius first did whet me against Caesar, I have not slept. Between the acting of a dreadful thing and the first motion, all the interim is like a hideous dream." Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. This successful speaker is determined to prove that his or her message is peaceful. Who said, "I hold the olive in my hand; my words are as full of peace as matter." Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. This man is already discussing his family! Who said, "I have another daughter, who, I am sure, is kind and comfortable." Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. This man certainly has frequented your punch bowl once too often! Or maybe his priorities are mixed, or perhaps both! Who said, "I am a wise fellow; and, which is more, an officer; and, which is more, a householder; and, which is more, as pretty a piece of flesh as in any of Messina." Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. This woman is certainly in the dark, but I'm not sure if she's asking the right person for the information. Who said, "I must needs report the truth!" Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. To end, here is a "farewell" quote. Who might leave by saying, "Good night, sweet prince."? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Whoa! It seems like someone doesn't think all of your guests are created equal! Especially a certain family! Can you tell me who said, "A dog of the house of Montague moves me!"

Answer: Sampson

This is said in the opening scene of "Romeo and Juliet" , when the servants are quarreling in the streets. Sampson is saying that he is more quickly moved to strike his enemy than Gregory, his buddy.
2. This man is certainly more sad than mad. Don't talk religion or politics with him. Who said, "I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes?"

Answer: Shylock

Shylock says this in his defense in a trial in "The Merchant of Venice", where his main "crime" is being Jewish. He's trying to say that he is just as human as a Christian.
3. It seems like this guy thinks he's above mingling with the weaker sex. We'll see if he's singing the same tune when the party's over! Tell me who said, "I would I could find it in my heart that I had not a hard heart, for truly, I love none."

Answer: Benedick

Benedick swears in the beginning of "Much Ado About Nothing" that he'll never love anyone or marry. Of course, he marries at the end of the play! Don Pedro is the one who sets him up, Antonio is an uncle of his future wife, and Claudio is Benedick's best friend, who loves his bride-to-be from the start of the play.
4. This man appears quite modest about his speaking skills, but is he? Everyone else at the party seems entranced by him. You be the judge. Who said, "I come not, friends, to steal away your hearts. I am no orator."

Answer: Marc Antony

Antony was being falsely modest, to gain the sympathy of the Roman mobs in "Julius Caesar", and he succeeded.
5. This man is quite a contrast to the last guest! He appears quite confident about his acting ability, but perhaps without good reason! Who said, "I will move storms, I will condole in some measure...Yet my chief humor is for a tyrant: I could play Ercles rarely, or a part to tear a cat in."

Answer: Nick Bottom

Nick Bottom of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" is bragging about how well he could play a lover, then says that he'd rather play the part of a tyrant, since he's better at it.
6. This shy, quiet, charming girl is quite nice once you get to know her. Just don't make any assumptions based on her quietness. Who said, "I am sure, my love's more richer than my tongue." (I guess she's never heard of a double comparative. Oh well.)

Answer: Cordelia

Cordelia was the daughter of King Lear ("King Lear") who refused to describe in words her love for her father. Cordelia didn't believe that words would do her love justice, so she stayed silent and was banished by her short-sighted father.
7. This is one seriously melancholy gal! She doesn't seem to like your party, but don't worry, it's her, not you. Who said, "I will eat no meat, I'll not drink, sir... I'll not sleep neither, do Caesar what he can."

Answer: Cleopatra

Cleopatra met Augustus Caesar in "Antony and Cleopatra" after Antony died. She was distraught, and couldn't bring herself to live on, so even before she killed herself, she had a half-life, not living to the fullest for a while, until she decided to end her life.
8. This man is convinced to show people that he's normal. I don't know about that! Who said, "I am not mad...I am as well in my wits as any man in Illyria."

Answer: Malvolio

Malvolio was framed as an insane man by Maria, Olivia's clever servant in "Twelfth Night."
9. This girl sure is feisty! She's positively certain that men aren't for her! Who would introduce themselves by saying, "I would rather hear my dog bark at a crow than a man swear he loves me?"

Answer: Beatrice

Beatrice ends up marrying Benedick at the end of "Much Ado About Nothing". They completely fall for each other despite each of them starting out despising each other!
10. This unwise man is seeing conspiracies everywhere, it seems. Little coincidences always add up to horrible things in his mind. Maybe it's also the fault of the company he keeps, possibly. Who said, "I saw my handkerchief in his hand!"

Answer: Othello

Othello sees that Cassio, his friend, has a handkerchief which he ("Othello") gave his wife. Spurred on by Iago, he believes that his wife and Cassio were having an affair and ruthlessly kills his innocent wife.(He later regrets doing that.)
11. Uh-oh. Someone's in a fight already! This guy is obviously trying to prove that he's better than someone else, in terms of his love for a lady no less! Who said, "I am, my lord, as well derived as he, as well possest, my love is more than his!"

Answer: Lysander

Lysander is arguing with his lover's (Hermia's) father, saying that he's a better person than Demetrius, the man Hermia's father wants her to marry.("Midsummer Night's Dream")
12. This man certainly is calm and collected. He looks dangerous, and seems to know his own strength. Who said, "I am a soldier, I, older in practice, abler than yourself to make conditions."

Answer: Cassius

Cassius is arguing with Brutus at this point during "Julius Caesar", over some letter that Cassius sent regarding a prisoner of theirs. Eventually the argument escalates to the point where Cassius offered his dagger to Brutus and told Brutus to kill him! They make up though, how nice.
13. This girl certainly falls in love fast! She met this guy at the party, and well, tell me who she might be. She said, "My bounty is as boundless as the sea, my love as deep, the more I give to thee, the more I have."

Answer: Juliet

Juliet says this during the famous balcony scene of "Romeo and Juliet".
14. This man is quite preoccupied with a terrible matter. Who said, "Full of vexation come I, with complaint against my child."

Answer: Egeus

Egeus, in "Midsummer Night's Dream", is appealing to the Duke to make his daughter Hermia marry Demetrius.
15. This man is quite superstitious, and certainly believes that the stars have it in for him. I dunno, maybe he's right. Who said "O, I am fortune's fool!"

Answer: Romeo

Romeo says this after Tybalt's death, when he realizes that his life is spinning out of control.("Romeo and Juliet")
16. This woman is perhaps a bit before her time. She is trustworthy, but her escort here doesn't feel comfortable telling her his secrets. Maybe she's reacting too strongly though. I have a feeling this won't end well. Who said, "I have made strong proof of my constancy, giving myself a voluntary wound here, in the thigh: can I bear that with patience, and not my husband's secrets?"

Answer: Portia

Portia is telling her husband Brutus that she is trustworthy and able to handle anything he might be doing behind her back. ("Julius Caesar")
17. This man gives almost anyone he meets heartburn he's so unpleasant. Steer away from him at the party! And he's very stubborn, don't seek to change him! Who said, "I cannot hide what I am. I must be sad when I have cause, and smile at no man's jests; eat when I have stomach, and wait for no man's leisure; sleep when I am drowsy, and tend on no man's business; laugh when I am merry, and claw no man in his humor."

Answer: Don Jon

Don Jon, Prince Don Pedro's brother, was the villain of "Much Ado About Nothing", and he was described as a very quiet, sullen man. He is not a happy person, having lost in battle after a failed rebellion. Poor Don Jon.
18. Well, this guy here obviously doesn't know why his wit is off kilter. As the host, tell me which guest believes this to be true of himself: "Methinks sometimes I have no more wit than a Christian or an ordinary man has; but I am a great eater of beef, and I believe that does harm to my wit." (Let's hope there's no beef at the party!)

Answer: Andrew Aguecheek

Andrew Aguecheek was a very stupid man who wanted to justify his stupidity in "Twelfth Night". Everything he says is ridiculous.
19. This "spirited" little fellow is certainly a joker! But he also claims to be a speedy one. Who said, "I'll put a girdle round the Earth in forty minutes!"

Answer: Puck

Puck is a fairy in "Midsummer Night's Dream". He is the King's jester, and he leaves to complete a task right before saying this quote.
20. This man definitely is a tortured soul. I have a feeling he's going to regret what he's about to do... Who said, "Since Cassius first did whet me against Caesar, I have not slept. Between the acting of a dreadful thing and the first motion, all the interim is like a hideous dream."

Answer: Marcus Brutus

Brutus, in "Julius Caesar" was an incredibly troubled man, especially before he killed Caesar. Most of his persuasive lines are said to convince himself as well as the rest of the conspirators.
21. This successful speaker is determined to prove that his or her message is peaceful. Who said, "I hold the olive in my hand; my words are as full of peace as matter."

Answer: Viola

Viola is trying to make Olivia hear her in "Twelfth Night". Of course, Olivia falls in love with Viola, as Cesario, creating a whole host of problems.
22. This man is already discussing his family! Who said, "I have another daughter, who, I am sure, is kind and comfortable."

Answer: King Lear

King Lear was telling off one of his evil daughters and saying that the other one should be nicer. He was wrong, of course, and ended up realizing that Cordelia, the one he banished, is the one he really should have honored in the beginning.
23. This man certainly has frequented your punch bowl once too often! Or maybe his priorities are mixed, or perhaps both! Who said, "I am a wise fellow; and, which is more, an officer; and, which is more, a householder; and, which is more, as pretty a piece of flesh as in any of Messina."

Answer: Dogberry

Dogberry is the bumbling policeman who is just brimming with malapropisms. His confused speech is absolutely hilarious in "Much Ado About Nothing".
24. This woman is certainly in the dark, but I'm not sure if she's asking the right person for the information. Who said, "I must needs report the truth!"

Answer: Emilia

Emilia says this as she demands the truth as to Desdemona's death in "Othello". Othello is trying to say that Desdemona committed suicide, but when Emilia reports that Desdemona indeed said that, Othello screams that Desdemona was lying even as she died, and confessed to Emilia.
25. To end, here is a "farewell" quote. Who might leave by saying, "Good night, sweet prince."?

Answer: Horatio

Horatio says this poignant quote after Hamlet's death.
Source: Author merylfederman

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