Test Your Knowledge of Jacobean Drama
Test Your Knowledge of Jacobean Drama
Are you a fan of theatrical history? Dive into the intriguing world of Jacobean theatre with this engaging quiz! Explore the lesser-known facts and key features of one of the most fascinating eras in English drama.
- 11 thought-provoking questions
- Perfect for history buffs and theatre enthusiasts
- Test your knowledge against friends and family
Jacobean drama refers to theatre that was created during the reign of:
James I
Elizabeth
Charles I
Both James I and Charles I
Which of the following was NOT a prominent playwright of the time?
Which religious group tried to put an end to theatre in England?
Catholics
Anglicans
Baptists
Puritans
Check all answers that are features of Jacobean Drama?
Very witty
Focused mainly on romantic love
Spectacular and ornate productions
Lacked unities/solid plots
Used dark humor and irony
Employed realism
Focused on high morals
Very bloody and violent
Commented on contemporary society
True or false: Shakespeare was the most prominent playwright of the Jacobean Era?
True
False
Who were the patrons of Jacobean Plays?
Royals (Kings/Queens)
Feudal Lords
The Playwrights themselves
Why did playwrights change the style of their plays when switching from the Elizabethan Era to the Jacobean?
They were getting tired of writing the same stories
The audience's desires were changing
They wanted to make the plays less realistic
Which of the following was NOT one of the common stereotypes used in Jacobean plays?
Bully
Hero
Gambler
Cheat
Which one of the following plays was considered as the base model for Jacobean theatre?
The Woman's Prize
The Changeling
King Lear
The White Devil
Who wrote the majority of The Changeling?
Thomas Middleton
William Rowley
Where does The Changeling take place?
In a church
In an asylum
In a hospital
In the home of the main character
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