1. Shakespeare's World: BBC Teach

Who was the queen of England during Shakespeare’s lifetime?

• • A) Queen Victoria

• • B) Queen Elizabeth I

• • C) Queen Mary I

• • D) Queen Anne

• The discovery of new lands and wealth during the Tudor Age likely made England a __________ place to live.

What was the primary reason people had to attend church on Sundays in Shakespeare’s time?

• • A) To avoid being fined

• • B) To avoid being arrested by the police

• • C) To celebrate religious festivals

• • D) To prevent bad luck

What was the name of the mischievous hobgoblin in A Midsummer Night's Dream?

• • A) Oberon

• • B) Puck

• • C) Macbeth

• • D) Banquo

Which of the following best describes the role of fate in Romeo and Juliet?

• • A) The characters control their own destiny

• • B) The characters' lives are determined by destiny or fate

• • C) There is no mention of fate in the play

• • D) The characters can change their fate through their actions

In the play Romeo and Juliet, the lovers are referred to as "star-crossed ______."

In Macbeth, the witches predict that Macbeth is destined for _________, but their predictions lead him to his downfall.

How were witches treated in Shakespeare’s time?

• • A) They were celebrated and admired

• • B) They were ignored by society

• • C) They were persecuted and feared

• • D) They were consulted for advice by the royalty

People in Shakespeare’s time believed that if you offended the spirits, you could experience ___luck.