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"Pericles" by Shakespeare Trivia Quiz

This, my second Shakespeare quiz, was again prompted by the "All The Internet's A Stage" challenge in the Quiz Author Lounge.

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

Author
zippolover

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
357,013

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
223

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (9/10), Guest 31 (10/10), arion52 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, where was Pericles the Prince of? Hint

Sidon

Gomorrah

Sodom

Tyre

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles wanted to marry the Princess of Antioch. What did he have to do to win her hand? Hint

Fight a duel

Pay her weight in gold

Slay a dragon

Solve a riddle

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles did not win the hand of the Princess of Antioch. What action did he take next? Hint

Vowed to marry the next Princess that he met

Retired to a monastery for a period of reflection

Went on an extended sea voyage

Returned home to ask his father to declare war on Antioch

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles eventually met and married Princess Thaisa of Pentapolis. By what name was her father known? Hint

Good King Simonides

Basil the Bold

Good King Wenceslas

Boris the Brave

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles believed that his wife Thaisa had died in childbirth. As they were at sea when she was born, what name was given to their daughter? Hint

Marina

Ianthe

Coral

Miriam

6. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles left his daughter to be brought up by friends, while he returned home. Meanwhile his wife, thinking that her family were dead, became a priestess of Diana.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The daughter of Pericles, in the Shakespeare play of the same name, grew into a beautiful young woman. Her jealous foster mother decided to have her killed. What happened to the daughter instead? Hint

She sneaked on board a ship dressed as a cabin boy

She joined a group of travelling players and becamea juggler

She headed for the hills and hid out in a cave

She was captured by pirates and sold to a brothel

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles decided to visit his daughter. When he was told that she was dead, what was his reaction? Hint

He tore his clothes and howled at the moon

He retired to his chamber and refused to leave for several months

He refused to speak for several months

He threw himself into the sea, hoping to drown

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles set sail for home following the news about his daughter's supposed death. The ship was blown off course and ended up where? Hint

Yourtilene

Mytilene

Hertilene

Histilene

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Question 10 of 10

10. In final act of the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles had a vision that guided him to the grave of his wife.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, where was Pericles the Prince of?

Answer: Tyre

Pericles was based on several other earlier works rather than historical fact.

Tyre is an ancient Phoenician city and is the fourth largest city in modern day Lebanon. It is a major port and attracts many tourists.

2. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles wanted to marry the Princess of Antioch. What did he have to do to win her hand?

Answer: Solve a riddle

Pericles solved the riddle, but was worried that if he spoke the meaning out loud, he would die at the hand of the king. He asked for more time to think, made his excuses and left.

3. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles did not win the hand of the Princess of Antioch. What action did he take next?

Answer: Went on an extended sea voyage

Pericles was the ruler so there was no king.

His friend and counselor Helicanus suggested that the King of Antioch would not trust Pericles to remain silent, so Pericles went to sea.

4. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles eventually met and married Princess Thaisa of Pentapolis. By what name was her father known?

Answer: Good King Simonides

Simonides was holding a tournament with marriage to his daughter as the prize. At first the King did not approve of the unknown winner, but he changed his mind when his daughter fell in love with Pericles.

In modern times, Pentapolis is known as Cyrenaica, which comprises the eastern parts of Libya.

5. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles believed that his wife Thaisa had died in childbirth. As they were at sea when she was born, what name was given to their daughter?

Answer: Marina

All four of the names given are related to the sea.

The body of Thaisa was placed in a wooden box and tossed overboard. The box was washed up on shore and Thaisa was revived.

Answer: True

The priestesses of Diana were known as "Huntresses" or "Archers", as that was their main duty and they were usually virgins. Another duty was as midwives.

Answer: She was captured by pirates and sold to a brothel

Pericles' daughter was a strong-willed and virtuous young woman. She refused to become a prostitute and persuaded many of her companions to join her. She became a successful teacher of singing and dancing.

8. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles decided to visit his daughter. When he was told that she was dead, what was his reaction?

Answer: He refused to speak for several months

Coping with the grief over the loss of a child can affect parents in different ways. Many throw themselves into activities designed to help prevent other parents having to go through something similar in the future. Pericles went for another sea trip to help in his recovery.

9. In the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles set sail for home following the news about his daughter's supposed death. The ship was blown off course and ended up where?

Answer: Mytilene

In an effort to cheer him up, the miserable Pericles was entertained by the singing and dancing of the newest star in town. She turned out to be his lost daughter.

Mytilene is a popular holiday destination on the Greek island of Lesbos.

10. In final act of the Shakespeare play of the same name, Pericles had a vision that guided him to the grave of his wife.

Answer: False

The Goddess Diana appeared to Pericles in a vision, telling him to go to her temple at Ephesus. Once there, Pericles spoke of his lost love to the beautiful priestess, who promptly fainted. She was none other than his long lost wife, Thaisa.

Father, mother and daughter were joyfully reunited.

Source: Author zippolover

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