Characters
I am a young man who falls in and out of love easily. I have a strong group of close friends and relatives. I die tragically at the end of the play. Who am I?
Romeo
Bottom, Theseus, Mustardseed
Midsummer Night's Dream
A ghost appears as an important character at the beginning of this play.
Hamlet
What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?
The Globe
True or False:
Several famous actresses from the time got their start at the Globe theater performing Shakespeare's plays?
False. Women were not allowed on stage; female roles were played by young men.
What word would best describe Lady Macbeth?
a.) humble
b.) generous
c.) ignorant
d.) treacherous
e.) none of the above
d.) treacherous
She conspires to kill other characters for the advancement of her husband.
These two comedies contain a play within a play.
Midsummer & Taming of the Shrew
Who provided the poison Romeo used at the end of the play?
The Friar Lawrence
Which of the following jobs does not apply to William Shakespeare?
a.) actor
b.) playwright
c.) poet
d.) rat catcher
d.) rat catcher
Shakespeare came to prevalence under the reign of these two monarchs.
Queen Elizabeth I and King James
I am a major character in Macbeth. I was in charge before Macbeth killed me. My sons will avenge me (maybe). Who am I?
King Duncan
Define what a Shakespearean comedy is.
Few people die, most end with a wedding.
Who did the skull that Hamlet has an introspective conversation with originally belong to?
Court Jester from Hamlet's youth
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare was born in the year:
a.) 1464
b.) 1564
c.) 1664
d.) 1764
b.) 1564
I am also known by the name Robin Goodfellow. I am a loyal servant, even though I may make mistakes from time to time. I am a trickster. Who am I?
Puck (Midsummer Night's Dream)
Which of these plays is NOT a comedy?
a.) Julius Ceasar
b.) All's Well That Ends Well
c.) Merry Wives of Windsor
d.) Taming of the Shrew
a.) Julius Ceasar
Considered a historical play
Which tragedy we studied this summer takes place in Italy?
a.) Macbeth
b.) Romeo and Juliet
c.) Taming of the Shrew
d.) Hamlet
e.) non of the above
Romeo and Juliet
(although Taming of the Shrew takes place in Italy, it is not a tragedy)
What is William Shakespeare's exact birthday?
Trick question. No birth certificate, only records of baptism.
The name of the character who Juliet was originally supposed to marry?
a.) Petruchio
b.) Lucentio
c.) Macduff
d.) Paris
e.) Nick Bottom
d.) Paris
I am highly intelligent and strong-willed. I am considered a "tough nut to crack". My story ends happily (for the most part). Who am I?
Katherine (Taming of the Shrew)
Which two of these characters are from a comedy we studied this summer?
a.) McDuff
b.) Mercutio
c.) Titania
d.) Lady Capulet
e.) Bianca
c.) Titania and e.) Bianca
Name the tragedy based off of the characters:
Nurse, Peter, Prince
Romeo and Juliet
What did William leave his wife in his will after his death?
The second best bed.
Explain where theater troops got at least some of the costumes for their plays.
Purchased from peasants who inherited clothing from their master's will, but couldn't wear the clothing because they were not in a higher class.
Some were probably donated.
Some may have been made by theater employees.