Historical background
Who was the king of England during the jacobean era?
James I
Who wrote Macbeth?
Shakespeare
What was the main literary form of the Jacobean era ?
Drama
Iwas a famous English playwright. My works include Othello and King Lear ?
Shakespeare
A character tells the truth, but nobody believes him. Is he a liar?
NO. People's beliefs dont change the truth
When did the Jacobean era begin?
1603
Who wrote The Alchemist?
Ben Johnson
What is the tragedy?
a play with asad ending
I was a king , but my ambition led me to murder. My story became one of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy. Who am I ?
Macbeth
A character dies at the beginning of a novel but influences every event until the end. Is this character still important?
Yes, the character can influence the plot even after death
When did the Jacobean era end ?
1625
Who was a famous English metaphysical poet known for writing love poems and religious poetry during the jacobean era?
John Donne
What is revenge tragedy?
Aplay focused on revenge.
I was a poet who wrote about love , death , religion and human emotions. Who am I?
John Donne
Yes , but its meaning may remain open to interpretation.
Which dynasty did James I belong to ?
The Stuard dynasty
What was John Dryden's profession besides being a poet ?
Playwright and literary critic
What themes were common in Jacobean drama?
revenge,ambition,death and corruption
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Which is important in tragedy : the characters's mistake or its consequences?
Both are important
Which two kingdoms were ruled by James I?
Endland and Scotland
Who wrote the famous epic poem Paradise Lost?
John Milton
What was rhe main purpose of theatre during the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods ?
To entertain and educate people
I was a period when English literature developed greatly , but I came after the Elizabethan age and was named after a king. What am I?
The Jacobean era
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