World Book Quiz For Kids - Shakespeare's Plays
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The feud in Romeo and Juliet is between which two families?
- A.
The Montagues and the Capulets
- B.
The Murdochs and the Pinaults
- C.
The Bloombergs and the Ecclestones
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A. The Montagues and the CapuletsExplanation
Romeo and Juliet portrays two young lovers in Verona, Italy. They are caught in a bitter feud between their families, the Montagues and the Capulets.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many daughters did the main character in King Lear have?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
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B. 3Explanation
The main plot of King Lear concerns Lear, an aged and willful king of ancient Britain. He prepares to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, Regan, Goneril, and Cordelia.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In Hamlet, Hamlet is prince of which country?
- A.
Sweden
- B.
Norway
- C.
Denmark
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C. DenmarkExplanation
Hamlet is a five-act tragedy by the English dramatist William Shakespeare. Its full title is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which of the following kings did Shakespeare NOT title one of his plays after?
- A.
Henry VI
- B.
Richard III
- C.
Edward II
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C. Edward IIExplanation
Richard III is a history partly based on Hall's 1548 The Union of the Two Noble and Illustrious Families of Lancaster and York and on Holinshed's Chronicles of 1577. The three parts of Henry VI present a panoramic view of English history in the 1400's. Edward II was not the name of one of his plays.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In the Merchant of Venice, if the debt is not repaid to Shylock, what does Antonio owe him?
- A.
All of his hair
- B.
A pound of flesh
- C.
His firstborn child
Correct Answer
B. A pound of fleshExplanation
Antonio, a merchant in Venice, Italy, borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio. Antonio has promised Shylock a pound of his flesh if he does not repay the loan in three months.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which magical beings makes a prediction for Macbeth?
- A.
Witches
- B.
Fairies
- C.
Elves
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A. WitchesExplanation
Returning from battle with his companion Banquo, the nobleman Macbeth meets some witches. They predict that Macbeth will first become thane (baron) of Cawdor and then king of Scotland.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who does Iago trick Othello into murdering?
- A.
Othello's sister
- B.
Othello's wife
- C.
Othello's mother
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B. Othello's wifeExplanation
Iago successfully exploits Othello’s insecurity over his race, age, and lack of sophistication. Tormented by thoughts of his wife's infidelity, Othello murders her.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The Comedy of Errors is what type of play?
- A.
History
- B.
Tragedy
- C.
Comedy
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C. ComedyExplanation
The Comedy of Errors is a comedy by the English dramatist William Shakespeare.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In what country does A Midsummer Night's Dream take place?
- A.
Greece
- B.
England
- C.
France
Correct Answer
A. GreeceExplanation
The play is set in and around the city of Athens, Greece, where preparations are being made for a wedding between Theseus, Duke of Athens, and Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is the tempest of The Tempest?
- A.
A storm
- B.
A ship
- C.
A heatwave
Correct Answer
A. A stormExplanation
The Tempest is set on a mysterious and magical island, where a storm (the tempest of the title) wrecks a ship carrying, among others,Rate this question:
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