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