William Shakespeare Quizzes, Questions & Answers
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Many anti-Shakespearians argue that Shakespeare's plays contain historical, literary, philosophical, and theological references only a highly educated nobleman in Elizabethan England would be educated enough to write. Do you...
Questions: 9 | Attempts: 123 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat is the Ides of March?
Explore key quotes from Act 3 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Identify characters like Hamlet and Ophelia through their pivotal lines. This quiz enhances understanding of Shakespearean language and character analysis, suitable for...
Questions: 18 | Attempts: 6366 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionTo be or not to be; that is the question...
Known all around the world for being arguably the world’s greatest playwright, it’s easy to forget that William Shakespeare was also a seasoned poet. What can you tell us about his work? Let’s find out!
Questions: 50 | Attempts: 2149 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023
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Sample QuestionIn which of the following decades were Shakespeare’s sonnets written?
Loved Macbeth Act 2? If so, then try out the quiz below and check how much you still remember about this play. As most of us already know, Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare’s most universally revered pieces of work,...
Questions: 14 | Attempts: 27608 | Last updated: Dec 11, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat "sign" convinces Macbeth that he must go through with killing the king?
This quiz on 'The Tempest - Act V' assesses understanding of Prospero's promises, character actions, and key plot points. Ideal for learners reviewing Shakespeare's work, it focuses on themes of magic, leadership, and...
Questions: 6 | Attempts: 3902 | Last updated: Aug 18, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat does Prospero promise to do?
This week we celebrate Shakespeare in our new quiz. We are asking question based on general knowledge, great theatre and information found within the covers of Amateur Stage. See how you fare and be in the draw to win a prize.
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 151 | Last updated: Jun 7, 2024
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Sample QuestionShakespeare wrote many famous tragedies, comedies and histories. One of these shows is unlike the others. Can you pick the odd show out?
This quiz on 'King Lear - Act 3' assesses understanding of key plot developments and character dynamics. It covers Lear's whereabouts, Kent's instructions to a knight, Gloucester's request to Edmund, and Edgar's transformation....
Questions: 7 | Attempts: 2016 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023
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Sample QuestionWhat does Kent learn from one of Lear's knights?
Do you know about Shakespeare's Sonnets? To test your knowledge of Sonnet 116, you can take this quiz. Here, we have got questions and answers about everything mentioned in Sonnet 116. If you think you know are well-versed...
Questions: 10 | Attempts: 10980 | Last updated: Aug 22, 2024
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Sample QuestionWhat figure of speech is used in the following: “It [love] is an ever-fixed mark…”?
In this quiz, students will complete multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank questions over our William Shakespeare introduction.
Questions: 8 | Attempts: 3871 | Last updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Sample QuestionJohn Shakespeare's occupation was ?
Step into the enigmatic world of Arthur Miller's timeless play with our illuminating "The Crucible Act 3 Quiz." This quiz is a journey into the heart of the Salem witch trials, focusing specifically on the pivotal...
Questions: 25 | Attempts: 16635 | Last updated: Jun 29, 2025
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Sample QuestionWhy do Giles and Frances want to see Danforth?
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