The Violence in Shakespeare's plays questions

What was a common way to entertain audiences in Shakespeare's time?

• Comedy

• Music

• Violence

• Dance

Which play begins with a swordfight?

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Tempest

• Julius Caesar

What happens to Macbeth?

• Exile

• Beheading

• Imprisonment

• Marriage

Who was Macbeth written to please?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King James I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Mary I

Who made up Shakespeare's audience?

• Only the upper class

• Only the lower class

• Both upper and lower classes

• Only royalty

What was necessary to keep the audience entertained?

• Long speeches

• Music

• Violence

• Dance

How did Shakespeare attract larger audiences to his plays?

• By incorporating humor

• By using poetic freedom

• By adding musical elements

• By including dance performances

What was the political motivation behind writing Macbeth?

• To entertain the masses

• To please King James I

• To criticize the monarchy

• To promote peace

What does Macbeth suggest about Banquo's heirs?

• They will be exiled

• They will be kings

• They will be forgotten

• They will be imprisoned

In which act does Shakespeare place the climax of his plays?

• Act 1

• Act 2

• Act 3

• Act 4