Medieval Literature and Shakespeare Quiz

Who is known as the 'Father of English Literature/Poetry'?

• Robert Burbage

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• William Shakespeare

• John Shakespeare

In which play does Shakespeare explore the theme of mercy?

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Taming of the Shrew

• The Merchant of Venice

• Hamlet

What is the main theme of the play 'The Taming of the Shrew'?

• Love and Betrayal

• Revenge and Justice

• Power and Ambition

• Gender Roles and Relationships

Who is the traveling preacher in 'The Pardoner's Tale'?

• Friar Lawrence

• Bassanio

• Petruchio

• Pardoner

Which of the following is NOT a type of true love mentioned in Shakespeare's Sonnet 116?

• Eros

• Logos

• Agape

• Philos

Who is the ruler of Verona in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Lord Capulet

• Prince Escalus

• Lord Montague

• Friar Lawrence

What is the main setting of 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Florence

• Rome

• Venice

• Verona

Which character disguises as a lawyer to save Antonio in 'The Merchant of Venice'?

• Jessica

• Portia

• Bassanio

• Shylock

Who is the first actor for Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Master Robert Goffe

• William Shakespeare

• Mary Saunderson

• Robert Burbage

Which play is devoted to praising a lover and guarantees the person's beauty is eternal?

• The Taming of the Shrew

• The Merchant of Venice

• Romeo and Juliet

• Sonnet 18