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William Shakespeare
Who Did What?
Rumor Has It
WHO SAID THIS??
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Benedick writes a _____________ for Beatrice at the end of the play, which consists of _______ lines.
Sonnet, 14
100

True or False: Shakespeare grew up in poverty in a family of no importance.

False: His dad was employed as a glove-maker, and eventually became the mayor of town.

100
What did Benedick promise to do for Beatrice and why?
He will challenge Claudio to a duel because Beatrice wants revenge for what Claudio has done to Hero.
100
Antonio mistakenly tells his brother WHAT?
Don Pedro is going to propose to Hero.
100
"And when I lived, I was your other wife" (5.4.60).
Hero, to Claudio.
200
A rhyming ______________ contains two lines, usually at the end of a poem.
Couplet
200

Who was the queen during Shakespeare's life?

Queen Elizabeth I.

200
During the wedding scene, Don Pedro shows loyalty to whom?
Claudio and his half-brother, Don Jon.
200
While the "boys" are pranking Benedick, they say that Beatrice will never confess her real feelings because...
Benedick would simply make a joke out of it, as he does everything.
200
"Kill Claudio" (4.1.87).
Beatrice, to Benedick.
300
This consists of 10 unstressed-to-stress beats, such as, "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
Iambic Pentameter
300
During Shakespeare's time, England was going through a struggle between which two faiths?
Protestantism and Catholicism
300

Beatrice and Benedick try to say they do not love each other, but this is proven false with...

What is: A written note/ poem expressing love to the other person.

300
When Don Jon approaches Claudio at the masked ball, he tells him *what* about Don Pedro?
Don Pedro will propose to Hero.
300

"Hath no man's dagger here a point for me?"

Leonato

400
How is the title of the play an example of a PUN?
"Nothing" and "Noting" would have been pronounced the same in those times, meaning that it is both a play about "nothing," or rumors and fiction, AND a play about "noting," or noting things.
400
Why was Shakespeare's relationship with Anne Hathaway considered scandalous at the time?
He was several years younger and she was pregnant with his child.
400
What is Leonato's initial reaction to the accusations made against his daughter?
He says that she should die.
400
At the start of the play, what does Beatrice tell others about Benedick's performance in war?
She says that she could "eat" anything he killed, meaning the only he could kill in war is an animal for meat.
400
"Tomorrow morning come you to my house; and since you could not be my son-in-law, be yet my nephew" (5.1.87-88).
Leonato, to Claudio.
500
Please explain the difference between VERBAL IRONY and DRAMATIC IRONY.
Verbal Irony occurs when a word suggestions something different than the literal meaning. Dramatic Irony occurs when the audience is aware of something of which the characters on stage are not aware.
500

What did Shakespeare want written on his tombstone?

A curse--"Blessed be he who spares these stones, cursed be he who moves my bones"

500
What is Margaret's role in the villainy of Don Jon? Be specific.
Margaret was "amiable," so to speak, with Borrochio, but did not know she was involved in the treachery.
500
How is it that Borrachio and Conrade are caught in their scheme?
They are overheard talking by the Watchmen.
500
"Prince, thou art sad. Get thee a wife! Get thee a wife!" (5.4.122). (Hint: Finale of the play)
Benedick, to the Prince.