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Quiz about The Two Noble Kinsmen by Shakespeare

"The Two Noble Kinsmen" by Shakespeare Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by zippolover. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
zippolover

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,878

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" play is an adaptation of an earlier work by Geoffrey Chaucer. Which one? Hint

The Knight's Tale

Troilus and Criseyde

House of Fame

The Friar's Tale

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the names of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" in the title of the play? Hint

Ant and Dec

Simon and Garfunkle

Palamon and Arcite

Tom and Jerry

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Question 3 of 10

3. For whom do "The Two Noble Kinsmen" go to war? Hint

Joseph of Arimathea

Elvis of Memphis

Creon of Thebes

Robin of Sherwood

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Question 4 of 10

4. Despite fighting bravely, "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are captured and imprisoned. Why do they fall out with each other? Hint

One refuses to bathe and gets stinky

One eats all of the food

They fall in love with the same woman

There is only one mattress in their cell

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" is released from prison. Who helps the second escape and why? Hint

The jailer. He was fed up of his cells smelling of garlic

The jailer's daughter. She fell in love with him.

The prince. He wanted to arrange a man-hunt

The cook. She was fed up of the constant complaining

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Question 6 of 10

6. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" meet up again in the forest. How do they decide to resolve their differences? Hint

Play cards

A horse race

Toss of a coin

A duel

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Question 7 of 10

7. While "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are working out their differences, a mad-woman meets a troupe of performers. What do they want to perform for the King? Hint

A Morris dance

A play

A ballet

A mime

8. The king catches "The Two Noble Kinsmen" and decides to execute them. The queen and princess ask him not to, so he offers to banish them instead and they refuse. What does the king eventually decide to do with them? Hint

Dress them in pink tutus and send them on tour

A sword duel, with the loser to be executed

He puts them to work in the castle kitchen

An archery contest with the winner getting a golden arrow

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Question 9 of 10

9. Both of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are alive at the end of the play.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" was probably first performed in 1614. When was it first published? Hint

1634

1624

1614

1944

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" play is an adaptation of an earlier work by Geoffrey Chaucer. Which one?

Answer: The Knight's Tale

During the Prologue, the audience is informed that the play is based upon the earlier work. A previous adaptation by Richard Edwardes already existed prior to 1614, the probable date of "The Two Noble Kinsmen".

2. What are the names of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" in the title of the play?

Answer: Palamon and Arcite

Palamon and Arcite are both nephews of the King of Thebes. They are cousins and best friends.

3. For whom do "The Two Noble Kinsmen" go to war?

Answer: Creon of Thebes

Creon of Thebes was a nasty piece of work who had killed three kings and not allowed them to be buried properly. Their widows persuade Theseus, Duke of Athens to help and he declares war. Palamon and Arcite work for Creon and have no choice in the matter.

4. Despite fighting bravely, "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are captured and imprisoned. Why do they fall out with each other?

Answer: They fall in love with the same woman

Palamon and Arcite see Princess Emilia from their cell.

5. One of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" is released from prison. Who helps the second escape and why?

Answer: The jailer's daughter. She fell in love with him.

After Arcite is released, he returns in disguise. Palamon hides in the nearby forest.

6. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" meet up again in the forest. How do they decide to resolve their differences?

Answer: A duel

They prepare to duel, but first Arcite gets clean clothes and food for Palamon, who has been living rough. They sit down to to a meal together as friends before starting to fight.

7. While "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are working out their differences, a mad-woman meets a troupe of performers. What do they want to perform for the King?

Answer: A Morris dance

The jailer's daughter went mad because Palamon did not return her love. The troupe got to perform for the King. A doctor then tried to help the jailer's daughter who was eventually cured.

Answer: A sword duel, with the loser to be executed

Palamon and Arcite both still love Princess Emilia. The King says that if she cannot decide over the two, she will marry the winner of the duel and the other will be executed.

9. Both of "The Two Noble Kinsmen" are alive at the end of the play.

Answer: False

Arcite wins the duel, but falls from his horse before the wedding. He lives long enough to give the hand of the princess to his best friend, Palamon.

10. "The Two Noble Kinsmen" was probably first performed in 1614. When was it first published?

Answer: 1634

The play was placed on the Stationers' Register on 8 April 1634, as having been written by Shakespeare and published later that year. The register was a similar process to copy-writing a work.

Most sources now agree that "The Two Noble Kinsmen" was written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher.

Source: Author zippolover

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