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The first recorded performances of two Shakespeare plays both took place on 1 November, seven years apart, at the same royal palace. Name either play, and the palace.

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"Othello" (1604) and "The Tempest" (1611) (either one), both at the Palace of Whitehall

Question 2 of 1st November Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
A German Romantic writer born in Berlin on 31 May 1773 helped complete the classic German translation of the works of which playwright?

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William Shakespeare (the "Schlegel-Tieck" translation) (Ludwig Tieck)

Question 16 of 31st May Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
"Two households, both alike in dignity" is the opening line to what?

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

Question 15 of Pauls Quiz 488 in General Knowledge
An American actress born on 27 September 1972 won the Best Actress Oscar for which 1998 film about a young playwright?

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Shakespeare in Love (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Question 16 of 27th September Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
Who was the first commoner to appear on a British postage stamp?

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William Shakespeare

Question 5 of Pauls Quiz 470 in General Knowledge
William Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616, and is traditionally said to have been born on 23 April 1564. In which church is he buried?

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Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

Question 3 of 23rd April Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
UNESCO's World Book Day falls on 23 April, because Shakespeare and which great Spanish novelist died at about the same time in 1616?

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Miguel de Cervantes

Question 4 of 23rd April Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
Who cooked using "nose of Turk" and "Tartar's lips"?

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The three witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth

Question 4 of Pauls Quiz 405 in General Knowledge
In his will, which bed did William Shakespeare bequeath his wife?

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His "second-best bed"

Question 17 of Pauls Quiz 373 in General Knowledge
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, which noble house does Juliet belong to?

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Capulet

Question 18 of Pauls Quiz 304 in General Knowledge
On 11 January 1787, the astronomer from your 15 November round discovered the two largest moons of Uranus. Name them. Which playwright's characters are they named after?

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Titania and Oberon, named after characters from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Question 2 of 11th January Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
England's most famous playwright was baptised on 26 April 1564. In which town, and in which church?

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Stratford-upon-Avon, in Holy Trinity Church (the playwright was William Shakespeare)

Question 6 of 26th April Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
On 15 August 1057, a Scottish king made famous by Shakespeare was killed in battle. Name him, and the man who killed him and later became king.

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Macbeth was killed by Malcolm (later Malcolm III).

Question 7 of 15th August Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
Which modern Hollywood actress shares her name with Shakespeare's wife?

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Anne Hathaway

Question 1 of Pauls Quiz 272 in General Knowledge
A character in Shakespeare's play Othello, the name of a moon of Uranus, a BBC-banned song by English cult band John's Children and a former Texan oil boomtown. Nine letters, second is an 'E'.

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Desdemona

Question 8 of Pauls Quiz 239 in General Knowledge
Which character was expected to marry Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet?

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PARIS

Question 6 of Connections Quiz 63 in Connections Quizzes
Who was the jester in the Danish court (Shakespeare)

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Yorick

Question 32 of Alphabetical Quiz 54 in Alphabetical Quizzes
"Kiss me Kate" is a musical version of which play by Shakespeare?

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Taming Of The Shrew

Question 4 of Alphabetical Quiz 48 in Alphabetical Quizzes
Which Shakespeare play inspired the musical "West Side Story"?

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Romeo And Juliet

Question 32 of Alphabetical Quiz 46 in Alphabetical Quizzes
What is added to make the full title of the Shakespeare play referred to as "Hamlet"?

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Prince Of Denmark

Question 23 of Alphabetical Quiz 44 in Alphabetical Quizzes
According to Shakespeare, who was the King of the Fairies?

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Oberon

Question 1 of Alphabetical Quiz 42 in Alphabetical Quizzes
In which Shakespeare play does the phrase "to be or not to be" appear?

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"Hamlet"

Question 3 of Alphabetical Quiz 34 in Alphabetical Quizzes
African head of state who translated the works of Shakespeare into Kiswahili?

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b) Julius Kambarage Nyrere, the first president of Tanzania.

Question 22 of Africa Quiz 3 in Geography/Places
What do Sid Vicious, Dick Cheney, Kate Winslet, Adolf Hitler, Neil Young, Boris Becker, Shakespeare, George W Bush, David Attenborough, Oliver Hardy, Elvis, Hugh Hefner and Frank Zappa all have in common?

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b. They have all had animals named after them

Question 6 of Pub Quiz 149 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Who, in the title of a shakespeare play are valentine and proteus?

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Two gentlemen of Verona

Question 4 of Valentines Quiz 1 in Calendar Quizzes
Trick-or-treating, also known as guising, is an activity for children on Halloween in which they proceed from house to house in costumes, asking for treats such as candy with the question, "Trick or treat?". In which country did this practice originate?

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The United Kingdom, surprisingly, even mentioned in Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Question 21 of Pub Quiz 131 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Which planet has over a dozen satellites, each named after a character from a Shakespeare play?

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Uranus

Question 10 of The Top Row Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which two books do castaways automatically receive on “Desert island discs”? 2pts

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The bible and the complete works of Shakespeare

Question 6 of Lots of Points Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which contemporary of William Shakespeare wrote "Make me immortal with a kiss"?

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Christopher Marlowe. He also wrote "Oh, thou art fairer than the evening air Clad in the beauty of a thousand stars".

Question 6 of Pauls Love To be Loved Quiz 1 in Pauls Themed Quizzes
Which Shakespeare play was said to have been written at the request of Elizabeth I?

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Question 35 of Pub Quiz 110 in Complete Pub Quizzes
What Shakespeare play begins "If music be the food of love, play on"?

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Twelfth Night

Question 18 of Pub Quiz 101 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Shakespeare's Macbeth. "Double, double toil and trouble". With one word complete some of the tasty ingredients in the witches caldron.

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Four answers

Question 9 of Pub Quiz 99 in Complete Pub Quizzes
The character Sir John Falstaff who appears in several of William Shakespeares' works made his last appearance in which play?

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Henry V.

Question 20 of Pub Quiz 94 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Which play starts with the words "Proceed, Solinus to procure my fall, And, by the doom of death, end woes and all "

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The Comedy Of Errors - Shakespeare

Question 18 of Pub Quiz 93 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Which character in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar has the famous ?lend me your ears? speech?

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Mark Anthony

Question 1 of Ears, Eyes, Nose and Throat Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
In which of Shakespeare’s plays is the tune Greensleeves referred to twice?

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The Merry Wives of Windsor

Question 7 of Colours Quiz 7 in Other Quizzes
on 23rd April 1964, who became the first commoner to appear on a Royal Mail presentation stamp pack?

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William Shakespeare

Question 8 of 1960s Quiz 4 in History Quizzes
Which 2 books do castaways automatically receive on ?Desert island discs??

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The Bible & Complete Works of Shakespeare

Question 2 of Books Quiz 6 in Art/Literature Quizzes
What is the alternative name of the Shakespearean character, Robin Goodfellow?

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Puck

Question 1 of Birds Quiz 6 in Science/Nature Quizzes
What have William Shakespeare and Rupert Brooke both in common, apart from the fact that they were both known for their literature?.

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Both died on St. George's day, April 23rd. in fact, Shakespeare was also born on this day.

Question 2 of St Georges Day Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which fat, jolly, and somewhat disreputable character appears in Shakespeare's Henry IV and Merry Wives of Windsor?

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Sir John Falstaff.

Question 15 of Pot Luck Quiz 6 in Pot Luck Quizzes
Shakespeare (one point per correct answer):

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a: King of Britain. b: Jessica. c: The Tempest. d: Antonio. e: Midsummer's Night dream. f: 2 Gentlemen of Verona.

Question 8 of Pot Luck Quiz 5 in Pot Luck Quizzes
"Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" is part of a famous speech by which Shakespearean character?

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Macbeth.

Question 13 of Pot Luck Quiz 5 in Pot Luck Quizzes
English architect of Shakespeare's time and a little after).

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Inigo Jones

Question 2 of Keeping up with the Joneses Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which good-natured braggart appears in Shakespeare’s Henry IV and The Merry Wives of Windsor?

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Falstaff

Question 15 of Literature Quiz 11 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In which Shakespeare play do three witches appear?

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Macbeth

Question 7 of Books Quiz 5 in Art/Literature Quizzes
What is the alternative name of the Shakespearean character, Robin Goodfellow?

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Puck

Question 1 of Birds Quiz 5 in Science/Nature Quizzes
In which century was William Shakespeare born?

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16th

Question 4 of Art and Literature Quiz 6 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In Shakespeare’s play who killed Macbeth?

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Macduff

Question 1 of Literature Quiz 10 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In what country is Shakespeare's Hamlet set?

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Denmark

Question 22 of Alphabetical Quiz 12 in Alphabetical Quizzes
In a Shakespeare play, how are Mrs Page and Mrs Ford better known

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The Merry Wives of " Windsor "

Question 7 of England Cryptic Quiz 1 in Geography/Places
Shakespeare's King Lear. Which one of the following was not one of Lear's daughters?

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c. Celia

Question 7 of Pauls Quiz 200 in General Knowledge
Complete the following quote from ?Julius Caesar?, by Shakespeare: ?This was the ----------cut of all??

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Unkindest

Question 10 of Famous Quotes Quiz 4 in Other Quizzes
Which of these is the correct name of a Shakespeare play,

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The Winters Tale

Question 4 of Winter Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which contemporary of Shakespeare wrote the play "Tamburlaine the great"?

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Christopher Marlowe

Question 2 of Literature Quiz 7 in Art/Literature Quizzes
What was the name of William Shakespeare’s wife?

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Anne Hathaway

Question 8 of Literature Quiz 6 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which Shakespearean character is haunted by the ghost of his murdered father?

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Hamlet

Question 8 of Murders and Assassinations Quiz 1 in History Quizzes
Which Shakespearean character killed his wife Desdemona?

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Othello.

Question 10 of Bad Guys Quiz 1 in People Quizzes
What is the name of the king of the fairies - he appeared in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

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Oberon

Question 12 of Shakespeare Quiz 3 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which Shakespearean character has the largest speaking part?

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Hamlet

Question 13 of Shakespeare Quiz 3 in Art/Literature Quizzes
According to Shakespeare, Caliban was a ?Savage and deformed slave? in which play did he appear?

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The Tempest

Question 15 of Shakespeare Quiz 3 in Art/Literature Quizzes
What is the number of nights in the title of a well known Shakespeare play?

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Twelfth Night (12)

Question 16 of Shakespeare Quiz 3 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Who was Othello’s wife in Shakespeare’s play?

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Desdemona

Question 5 of Partners Quiz 1 in People Quizzes
'West Side Story' was based on which Shakespeare tradedy

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Romeo & Juliet

Question 5 of Connections Quiz 18 in Connections Quizzes
Which planet has moons named after Shakespearean characters?

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Uranus

Question 6 of Solar System Quiz 3 in Science/Nature Quizzes
How may plays did Shakespeare write

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37

Question 16 of Entertainment Quiz 7 in Other Quizzes
Which Shakespeare play features the characters Valentine, Sylvia and Proteus?

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The two gentlemen of Verona

Question 24 of Pub Quiz 53 in Complete Pub Quizzes
Shakespeare’s King Duncan

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Macbeth

Question 9 of Murder Most Foul Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Which F is the foul fiend mentioned in Shakespeare’s King Lear?

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Flibbertigibbet

Question 9 of The Letter F Quiz 1 in Alphabetical Quizzes
Kiss Me Kate is a musical version of which Shakespeare play?

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Taming of the Shrew

Question 2 of At the Theatre Quiz 1 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In which town or city is Royal Shakespeare Company based?

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Stratford Upon Avon

Question 10 of At the Theatre Quiz 1 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In which of Shakespeare’s plays does the jester, Feste appear?

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Twelfth Night

Question 20 of Books Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
And which group wrote the song ?Shakespeare’s Sister? from which the group took their name?

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The Smiths

Question 4 of Sisters Quiz 1 in People Quizzes
In welcher Kom?die von Shakespeare geht es um die Zwillings?hne Antipholus und deren (auch Zwillinge) persönliche Sklaven ?

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Die Kom?die der Irrungen

Question 1 of German Quiz 12 in German Language
Which Shakespeare play is about 2 pairs of twins?

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Comedy Of Errors

Question 6 of Famous Twins Quiz 1 in People Quizzes
What 'A' is an airy spirit in Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest'?

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Ariel

Question 12 of Dans Letters Quiz 1 in Alphabetical Quizzes
Complete the following line from the play Julius Caesar with Shakespeare's words for the horrors of war.

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the dogs of war.

Question 10 of Pauls Quiz 156 in General Knowledge
Who played Romeo alongside Claire Danes in 'William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet'?

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Leonardo Dicaprio

Question 1 of Movie and Moviestars Quiz 9 in TV/Movies Quizzes
Who, according to Shakespeare said 'A horse, A horse. My Kingdom for a horse'?

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Richard the third

Question 10 of Mammoth General Knowledge Quiz 3 in General Knowledge
Which ballet has the same name as a love story by Shakespeare?

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Romeo And Juliet

Question 8 of Opera and Ballet Quiz 1 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Complete this line from Shakespeares Henry VI

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Mum

Question 1 of Pauls Mothers Day Quiz 1 in Pauls Themed Quizzes
Who invented the word vomit?

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William Shakespeare

Question 4 of Billys Fun Quiz 3 in Other Quizzes
What nickname is often given to Shakespeare’s macbeth?

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Scottish Play

Question 4 of Same initials Quiz 3 in Word Play Quizzes
In which Kenneth Branagh treatment of a Shakespeare play did Michael Keaton and Denzel Washington appear?

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Much Ado About Nothing

Question 3 of Movie and Moviestars Quiz 6 in TV/Movies Quizzes
In Which Shakespeare Play Do 3 Witches Appear?

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Macbeth

Question 15 of Art and Literature Quiz 3 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Complete This Line by Shakespeare, Friends, Romans, Countrymen...?

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Lend Me Your Ears

Question 23 of Art and Literature Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet', how do the two lovers die?

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Romeo poison's himself. Juliet stabs herself.

Question 9 of Lovers Quiz 1 in Other Quizzes
Whose play, ?The Merry Wives of Windsor?, was published today in 1602?

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Shakespeare

Question 3 of 13th January Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
Died 1623, Anne Hathaway, who was her famous husband?

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William Shakespeare

Question 8 of 6th August Quiz in Calendar Quizzes
In which year did William Shakespeare die?

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1616

Question 4 of History Quiz 5 in History Quizzes
In which Shakespeare play would you find the following :

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The Tempest

Question 1 of Connections Quiz 1 in Connections Quizzes
Which Shakespeare play featured Shylock?

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The Merchant Of Venice

Question 1 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which character in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar has the famous “lend me your ears” speech?

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Mark Anthony

Question 2 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Who is the clown in Shakespeare’s Henry IV and The Merry wives of Windsor?

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Falstaff

Question 3 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which ‘Tit’ appears in Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Nights Dream”?

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Titania

Question 4 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Kiss Me Kate is a musical version of which Shakespeare play?

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Taming of the Shrew

Question 5 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
In which town or city is Royal Shakespeare Company based?

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Stratford Upon Avon

Question 6 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which Shakespeare play is subtitled as the prince of Denmark?

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Hamlet

Question 7 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which was Shakespeare's shortest play?

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The comedy of errors

Question 8 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes
Which American Shakespearean actor and film director died in 1985 after ending his career playing in commercials?

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Orson Welles

Question 9 of Shakespeare Quiz 2 in Art/Literature Quizzes

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