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A multiple-choice quiz by rosalita. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
rosalita
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
18,425
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1987
Last 3 plays: ChefMcGee (5/10), Guest 73 (10/10), Pikoyboy (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. 'O for a muse of fire,that would ascend the brightest heaven of invention; a kingdom for a stage, princes to act, and monarchs to behold the swelling scene.' Is the opening line to which play? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the name of Othello's wife? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 'The weight of this sad time we must obey,speak what we feel,not what we ought to say, the oldest hath born most we that are young shall never see so much, nor live so long.' Is a quote from which tragedy? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 'Much Ado About Nothing', how is Beatrice related to Leonato? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Laertes, Fortinbras, Horatio, Osric, and Ophelia, are characters from which play? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Was 'Cyrano de Bergerac' written by Shakespeare?


Question 7 of 10
7. Did Shakespeare write 'The Winter's Tale'?

Answer: (One Word Yes or No)
Question 8 of 10
8. Antonio, Bassanio, Leonardo, and Shylock are characters from which play? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What character Said 'Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more, or close the wall up with our English dead.'? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', who is Helena in love with? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 28 2024 : ChefMcGee: 5/10
Mar 08 2024 : Guest 73: 10/10
Feb 29 2024 : Pikoyboy: 5/10
Feb 28 2024 : Guest 207: 7/10
Feb 07 2024 : Guest 213: 10/10
Feb 04 2024 : Bankser: 5/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. 'O for a muse of fire,that would ascend the brightest heaven of {invention;} a kingdom for a stage, princes to act, and monarchs to behold the swelling scene.' Is the opening line to which play?

Answer: Henry V

2. What is the name of Othello's wife?

Answer: Desdemona

3. 'The weight of this sad time we must obey,speak what we feel,not what we ought to say, the oldest hath born most we that are young shall never see so much, nor live so long.' Is a quote from which tragedy?

Answer: King Lear

4. In 'Much Ado About Nothing', how is Beatrice related to Leonato?

Answer: Niece

Beatrice is also an orphan.
5. Laertes, Fortinbras, Horatio, Osric, and Ophelia, are characters from which play?

Answer: Hamlet

6. Was 'Cyrano de Bergerac' written by Shakespeare?

Answer: No

The play was written by Edmond Rostand.
7. Did Shakespeare write 'The Winter's Tale'?

Answer: Yes

8. Antonio, Bassanio, Leonardo, and Shylock are characters from which play?

Answer: The Merchant of Venice

9. What character Said 'Once more unto the breach dear friends, once more, or close the wall up with our English dead.'?

Answer: Henry V

10. In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', who is Helena in love with?

Answer: Demetrius

Source: Author rosalita

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