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