General
Who is William Shakespeare?
An English playwright, actor, and poet
Which play features the characters Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliete
Who is the protagonist of the play Hamlet?
Prince Hamlet
In which city does most of the play take place?
Verona
In honor of which god were Greek plays performed?
Dionysus, the god of wine, fertility, and theatre.
What is the name of Shakespeare theatre?
The Globe Theatre
Who says the line "To be, or not to be"?
Hamlet
Where does the play Hamlet take place?
Denmark
What are the names of the two feuding families?
The Montagues and the Capulets.
What was the circular dancing space in the Greek theatre called?
The orchestra.
Which century did Shakespeare live in?
16th and 17th century
What is the name of the king in Macbeth?
King Duncan
What role does Horatio play in Hamlet’s life?
Hamlets bestfriend
Who is Romeo in love with at the start of the play?
Rosaline
What is a tragedy in Greek theatre?
A serious play dealing with themes of fate, gods, and human suffering.
Where was Shakespeare Born
What is the name of the Danish prince seeking revenge for his father’s murder?
Hamlet
What is Hamlets famous soliloquy about?
Death
How does the play end?
Romeo and Juliet both die, leading to reconciliation between their families.
What is the purpose of the chorus in Greek theatre?
To comment on the action, represent the voice of the community, and provide background information.
How many plays did Shakespeare playwright?
39
What is the name of the powerful and ambitious lady in Macbeth?
Lady Macbeth
How does Hamlet die?
Poisonous sword
Why is Romeo banished from Verona?
For killing Tybalt.
Where did Greek theatre originate?
Greece