Why was Mary Stuart imprisoned?
For the murder of her Husband
Who is Mary Stuart in relation to Queen Elizabeth?
Second Cousins
What century was this play published?
19th century / the 1800's
Which queen is referred to as the "virgin queen" in the play?
Queen Elizabeth
Who wrote Mary Stuart?
Friedrich von Schiller
When does the play begin?
What was Mary Stuart's mother's first name?
Mary
How many acts are in the play?
Five
What did the Pope have to say about Elizabeth at the time?
That killing her wouldn't be a sin
Where was the author born? *50 bonus points for exact location!
Marbach, Württemberg, Germany
Who were the two men trying to save Mary Stuart?
Mortimer and Robert Dudley
Who was Mary Stuart's father?
James V of Scotland
How many husbands did Mary Stuart have?
3 husbands
What was the name of the church Henry VIII created?
The Church of England
How old was Schiller when he attended the academy?
14
What does Mortimer do to save himself from being captured?
Commit suicide
What religion appeared predominantly on the family tree?
Catholicism
Who was the prominent Protestant Scot that disagreed with Mary Stuart's rule as a Catholic and wanted to remove Catholicism from Scotland altogether?
John Knox
One of Martin Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church was for their sale of what?
Indulgences, or exemptions from punishment for sins
What was Schiller's occupation before writing?
Regimental Doctor in US Army
Who does Elizabeth blame for the death of Mary?
Burleigh and Davison
Who was Mary Stuart's grandmother?
Margaret Tudor, sister of Henry VIII
What family member of Mary Stuart's had a significant Protestant following that disagreed with her Catholic rule?
Her half brother
What religion did most of Scotland believe in?
Protestantism
What culture was the Sturm und Drang a part of and what was the movement about?
German. The movement was about writing against societal norms to open pathways of thought and spark controversial conversation