Fill in the blank. According to Dr. Debora Schwartz, Greek “old comedy” was often characterized as being ? A. Highly sexual B. Not comedic at allC. Satirical and political D. Grounded in religion
William Shakespeare’s father primarily worked as which of the following ? A. A politician B. A teacherC. A glover D. A professional actor
Who was Shakespeare’s wife ? A. Elizabeth Marlowe B. Joan ShakespeareC. Anne Hathaway D. Juliet Shakespeare
Who is the author of “The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus” ? A. Christopher Marlow B. William Shakespeare C. Philip Sidney D. The Earl of Oxford
Which of the following playwrights is thought to have had the greatest influence on Shakespeare ? A. Ben JohnsonB. Christopher Marlow C. Philip Sidney D. Thomas Kyd
Which group was at the bottom of England’s social hierarchy during Shakespeare’s early years ? A. NobilityB. Peasants C. Yeomen D. The gentry
What religion had the most political and social power in Shakespeare’s time ? A. Catholicism B. BuddhismC. Protestantism D. Mormonism
What does the term “renaissance” mean ? A. Death B. Theater C. DramaD. Rebirth
Shakespeare was the author of which of the following plays ? A. “Doctor Faustus” B. “The Faerie Queen”C. “Titus Andronicus” D. “The Jew of Malta”
In drama, what is a “climax” ? A. The conclusion of a play B. The end of the first scene of a play C. The first death on stage in a play D. The turning point of the action in…