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The Literature of Shakespearean Tragedy
Contributed by: Hayward
  • 1. What is the primary theme of Shakespearean tragedy?
A) The celebration of love
B) The struggle between fate and free will
C) The importance of friendship
D) The pursuit of wealth
  • 2. Which play is considered Shakespeare's shortest tragedy?
A) Hamlet
B) Othello
C) Romeo and Juliet
D) Macbeth
  • 3. What is the setting of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
A) Rome
B) London
C) Paris
D) Verona
  • 4. What tragic event occurs in 'Julius Caesar'?
A) The death of Brutus
B) The assassination of Caesar
C) The betrayal of Antony
D) The fall of Rome
  • 5. What role do female characters often play in Shakespearean tragedy?
A) Catalysts for the male leads' actions
B) Comedic relief
C) Submissive figures without influence
D) The primary leaders of the plot
  • 6. Which theme is explored in 'Macbeth'?
A) Ambition and power
B) War and peace
C) Love and redemption
D) Friendship and loyalty
  • 7. What signifies Lady Macbeth's guilt?
A) Singing and dancing
B) Ignoring Macbeth
C) Sleepwalking and handwashing
D) Writing letters
  • 8. What political theme is prevalent in 'Julius Caesar'?
A) The importance of family
B) The significance of fate
C) The conflict between personal loyalty and public duty
D) The dangers of love
  • 9. Who manipulates Othello into believing Desdemona is unfaithful?
A) Brutus
B) Iago
C) Cassio
D) Roderigo
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