Shakespeare’s Comedies Quiz – masterkey.fun

100 Questions on Shakespeare’s Comedies

1. In *A Midsummer Night’s Dream*, who is the mischievous sprite that applies a love potion to Bottom?

2. What is the name of Shylock’s daughter in *The Merchant of Venice*?

3. Viola disguises herself as whom in *Twelfth Night*?

4. The main setting for most of the action in *As You Like It* is the Forest of…?

5. Which pair of characters are constantly engaged in witty, antagonistic banter in *Much Ado About Nothing*?

6. What is the name of the ‘shrew’ who is married to Petruchio?

7. Who is the spirit of the air, bound to serve Prospero in *The Tempest*?

8. The plot of *The Comedy of Errors* relies on the confusion between two sets of…? (excluding the father)

9. In *Love’s Labour’s Lost*, the King of Navarre and his lords swear an oath to pursue a life of…?

10. Who is the virtuous novice nun in *Measure for Measure* whose brother is condemned to death?

11. Which character in *As You Like It* speaks the famous "All the world's a stage" monologue?

12. What amateur acting group performs the play-within-a-play of *Pyramus and Thisbe*?

13. Which puritanical steward is tricked into wearing yellow stockings and cross-gartered socks?

14. Portia's suitors must choose the correct casket. Which three metals/materials are they made of?

15. What is the name of the inept constable who helps uncover Don John's plot?

16. *The Taming of the Shrew* opens with a framework device called a/an...?

17. What is the name of Prospero's daughter in *The Tempest*?

18. What city is the main setting for the chaotic confusion of *The Comedy of Errors*?

19. The King and his men break their oath because they fall in love with the Princess of France and her three...?

20. Which two characters are the 'gentlemen' of *The Two Gentlemen of Verona*?

21. Which character is transformed into an ass's head in *A Midsummer Night's Dream*?

22. What item does Portia give Bassanio, with the instruction he must never part with it?

23. Viola (as Cesario) is sent to woo which Countess for Duke Orsino?

24. Rosalind disguises herself as whom when she flees to the Forest of Arden?

25. Who is the illegitimate brother who maliciously plots against Hero and Claudio?

26. What is the name of Katherina's younger, more desirable sister?

27. Who is the deformed, savage son of the witch Sycorax?

28. The names of the two sets of twins are Antipholus and...?

29. At the end of *Love's Labour's Lost*, the ladies announce that the men must wait how long before they will consider their proposals?

30. What city does the Duke Vincentio pretend to leave, putting Angelo in charge?

31. Which notorious knight attempts to woo both Mistress Ford and Mistress Page?

32. What is the name of the woman who must use the 'bed trick' to win her husband, Bertram?

33. The play opens celebrating the upcoming wedding of Theseus and whom?

34. What penalty is Antonio required to pay Shylock if his loan defaults?

35. Viola and Sebastian are...?

36. Rosalind is the daughter of which exiled ruler?

37. What character pretends to die of grief after being publicly shamed at her wedding?

38. Petruchio claims that Katherina is sweet and gentle, calling her by what name?

39. What is Prospero's former title, which was usurped by his brother Antonio?

40. Whom does Proteus fall in love with, betraying his initial love, Julia?

41. What item are the wives accused of stealing from Falstaff after his first dunking?

42. What is the name of Helena's foster mother and protector?

43. Lysander and Demetrius both fall in love with Helena after the application of the flower juice, but originally, Lysander loved whom?

44. Who is the servant that leaves Shylock to serve Launcelot Gobbo?

45. What is the name of the sea-captain who saves Sebastian?

46. The play features a cynical philosopher/melancholy nobleman who observes human folly. Who is he?

47. Who is Leonato's brother, who pretends to mourn Hero's fake death?

48. Petruchio "tames" Katherina by denying her what two basic needs?

49. Prospero promises Ariel freedom if he carries out what final task?

50. The Abbess who helps resolve the confusion turns out to be whom?

51. Which scholarly lord is introduced as being deeply cynical about love and women?

52. Under what disguise does Duke Vincentio observe the city and Angelo's actions?

53. Whom does Julia disguise herself as to follow Proteus?

54. Into which item is Falstaff first dumped before being thrown into the Thames?

55. Bertram is commanded to marry Helena by whom?

56. Who is the queen of the fairies who falls in love with the transformed Bottom?

57. Portia and Nerissa disguise themselves as which professions to save Antonio in court?

58. What is the final fate of Malvolio at the end of *Twelfth Night*?

59. Who is the Fool who accompanies Rosalind and Celia to the Forest of Arden?

60. The title *Much Ado About Nothing* refers primarily to the fuss over what?

61. Which of the following is NOT one of Bianca's suitors?

62. What event causes the shipwreck at the beginning of *The Tempest*?

63. The Duke of Ephesus threatens the merchant Aegeon with what penalty for entering the city?

64. Which character is known for his elaborate, ridiculous rhetorical style?

65. What is the specific crime for which Claudio is condemned to death?

66. What is the name of the servant known for his witty banter and dog, Crab?

67. Falstaff is disguised as a woman and beaten in the second trick. What name do the wives give this disguise?

68. What two conditions does Bertram set for Helena to successfully win him as her husband?

69. What is the name of the fairy king who orders Puck to use the love potion?

70. When Portia delivers the "quality of mercy" speech, she is disguised as whom?

71. Who writes the forged letter that Malvolio finds?

72. Rosalind pretends to cure Orlando of his love by having him woo her in the disguise of...?

73. Benedick is convinced that Beatrice loves him when he overhears Don Pedro and whom discussing it?

74. Petruchio appears at his wedding dressed how?

75. What action does Prospero take at the end of the play that signifies his return to humanity?

76. Dromio of Syracuse is denied entry to his master's wife's house because she believes he is...?

77. What news interrupts the marriages at the very end of the play?

78. Who is the "bed trick" performed with, replacing Isabella in Angelo's bed?

79. Whom does Valentine offer to give up to Proteus in a controversial moment?

80. The climax of the wives' revenge takes place in what setting?

81. The main hero, Bertram, is given a ring by the King. Who later possesses this ring?

82. The woods near Athens are used by Shakespeare to symbolize what?

83. Shylock is forced to convert to what religion as part of his punishment?

84. Sir Toby Belch ends up marrying which other character?

85. Oliver, Orlando's wicked brother, is reformed and falls in love with whom?

86. What literary term describes the comedic misuse of words, famously used by Dogberry?

87. Katherina's final speech is a famous argument in favor of what?

88. What does Miranda mean when she exclaims, "O brave new world, that has such people in't!"?

89. The entire plot of the play is precipitated by the merchant Aegeon seeking his lost family from where?

90. The King and his lords attempt to woo the Princess and her ladies while disguised as whom?

91. At the very end, what does the Duke surprisingly propose to Isabella?

92. In what country is *The Two Gentlemen of Verona* primarily set?

93. Whom does Master Fenton finally marry against his parents' wishes?

94. Who is the braggart soldier who is publicly disgraced and exposed as a coward?

95. What magical flower's juice is used to create the love potion?

96. Where is Portia's estate located?

97. In the final scene, Viola reveals her identity by presenting a letter from whom?

98. Who sings the famous song "Blow, blow, thou winter wind"?

99. The men trick Benedick and Beatrice into believing they love each other. What is their reaction upon discovering the truth?

100. Who is the father of Katherina and Bianca?

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