#1
In which Shakespearean play do we find the famous line 'To be, or not to be: that is the question'?
Hamlet
ExplanationFamous soliloquy contemplating life and death.
#2
What is the central theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Forbidden Love
ExplanationTragic love story of two star-crossed lovers.
#3
Who is the protagonist in 'Hamlet'?
Hamlet
ExplanationPrince of Denmark seeking revenge for his father's death.
#4
Which Shakespearean play features the character Shylock?
The Merchant of Venice
ExplanationMerchant seeking a pound of flesh as repayment.
#5
Who is the tragic hero in 'King Lear'?
King Lear
ExplanationOld king's descent into madness and tragic downfall.
#6
Which character in 'Macbeth' is known as the 'weird sisters'?
The Three Witches
ExplanationSupernatural beings who prophesy Macbeth's fate.
#7
Which character in 'Macbeth' famously utters the line 'Out, damned spot!'?
Lady Macbeth
ExplanationLady Macbeth's guilt and descent into madness.
#8
What is the tragic flaw of the character Othello in the play 'Othello'?
Jealousy
ExplanationOthello's irrational jealousy leads to his downfall.
#9
What is the setting of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?
Athens
ExplanationMagical romantic comedy set in ancient Greece.
#10
Who is the queen of the fairies in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?
Titania
ExplanationPowerful fairy queen embroiled in a lovers' quarrel.
#11
What is the name of the forest in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' where much of the action takes place?
Arden
ExplanationMagical woodland where lovers' escapades unfold.
#12
Who is the primary antagonist in 'The Tempest'?
Prospero
ExplanationExiled sorcerer seeking revenge and reconciliation.
#13
In 'The Merchant of Venice', what is the pound of flesh demanded as payment?
From Antonio
ExplanationShylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral.
#14
What is the name of the shipwrecked twins in 'Twelfth Night'?
Sebastian and Viola
ExplanationTwins separated by a shipwreck, leading to mistaken identities.
#15
Which Shakespearean play explores themes of racism and jealousy?
Othello
ExplanationTragic tale of a Moorish general consumed by jealousy.
#16
What is the central conflict in 'Macbeth'?
The struggle for power
ExplanationAmbition leads to murder and political turmoil.
#17
What is the name of the character who delivers the 'Once more unto the breach, dear friends' speech in 'Henry V'?
King Henry
ExplanationKing rallies his troops before a decisive battle.