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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has gone to war with Britain in Cymbeline?
(a) Ireland.
(b) France.
(c) The Turks.
(d) Rome.

2. Who sends word to Posthumus that Imogen has died?
(a) Iachomo.
(b) Pisanio.
(c) Belarius.
(d) The queen.

3. Who wins the wager at the end of the Taming of the Shrew?
(a) Lucentio.
(b) Hortensio.
(c) Petruchio.
(d) Baptista.

4. What news does the wicked Queen tell the King at the beginning of Cymbeline?
(a) Imogen is not his true daughter.
(b) There is a poisoner in the court.
(c) Posthumus attempted to ravish her.
(d) Imogen and Posthumus are married.

5. Who fails to tell Romeo that Juliet is not actually dead?
(a) Benvolio.
(b) Friar Lawrence.
(c) The Nurse.
(d) Lord Montague.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Petruchio declare he will do if he does not wed Katharine by Sunday?

2. Why does the Duke of Vienna place Angelo in charge at the beginning of Measure for Measure?

3. What does the jail provost send the Duke in Measure for Measure to ensure Claudio's safety?

4. In Merchant of Venice, how does Shylock make money as a usurer?

5. Why does Macduff not pertain to the prophecy the witches give Macbeth?

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