Shakespeare
In which town was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
How many sonnets did Shakespeare write in total?
154
Who gives Juliet the potion that makes her appear dead?
Friar Laurence
Who kills the King by pouring poison into his ear?
His brother Claudius
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What was the name of the wealthy patron who financially supported Shakespeare during the plague?
Earl of Southampton
Continue the line: "My mistress' eyes are..."
nothing like the sun
Who is Romeo's best friend and what happens to him?
Mercutio. He is killed by Tybalt during a fight
Around what year was Hamlet written?
Around the year 1600
Who drinks the poisoned wine by mistake in Hamlet?
Queen Gertrude
When was the First Folio published?
1623
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What is the name of the man Juliet’s father wants her to marry?
Paris
What is the first line of Hamlet's famous soliloquy?
To be or not to be: that is the question
Shakespeare's sonnets are normally divided into...
Three quatrains and a final couplet
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What promise does Shakespeare make to the Fair Youth in "Shall I compare thee"?
Ho promises him that he will live forever in his verses
In what way does the tone change from Act II to Act III?
Act II: the tone is filled with hope and passion. Act III: the tone turns dark and violent
Why does Hamlet pretend to be mad?
To appear unpredictable and avoid suspicion while planning revenge
Why do historians believe Shakespeare was probably born on April 23, 1564?
His baptism was on April 26, and babies were baptized soon after birth
How many plays in the First Folio had never been printed before its publication ?
18 / eighteen
Which theme is common in Shakespeare’s sonnets but not the main focus of Petrarchan sonnets?
Possible right answers: beauty, the passing of time, the immortality of poetry
From which Italian author did Shakespeare draw inspiration for the story of Romeo and Juliet?
Luigi Da Porto with his “Historia novellamente ritrovata di due nobili amanti"
What element distinguishes Hamlet from other revenge tragedies?
Hamlet delays revenge, reflecting on morality and justice
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