Shakespeare in the Classroom

What is Shakespeare's first name?

• William

• Hamlet

• Theseus

• James

Why was Romeo and Juliet so unusual a play for Shakespeare's time?

• It was a love story

• It had death at the end

• It started as a comedy and ended as a tragedy

• It was set in another country (Italy)

What is one thing you learned about Shakespeare or Romeo & Juliet from this short film?

Where was Shakespeare born? 

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Paris

• Newcastle

Shakespeare is still so popular because...

• he wrote scandalous things.

• there is always a dog involved.

• ladies love his use of words.

• he knew what makes people tick.

When was Shakespeare born? 

• May 1 ,1564 

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1616

Who was Shakespeare's wife? 

• Anne

• Juliet

• Ophelia

• Violet

What is the primary theme explored in Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth'?

• A) Love

• B) Ambition

• C) Friendship

• D) Betrayal

Which of the following plays was NOT written by Shakespeare?

• A) Hamlet

• B) Macbeth

• C) The Great Gatsby

• D) Othello

In which play does the character Puck appear?

• A) A Midsummer Night's Dream

• B) Romeo and Juliet

• C) Hamlet

• D) Macbeth