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