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Fractured Shakespeare Plays Trivia Quiz

Apparently William Shakespeare wasn't above inventing the odd word or two when it suited him, so I hope he won't mind me mangling up some of his play titles!

A multiple-choice quiz by Mutchisman. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Mutchisman

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,403

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2181

Question 1 of 10

1. Ruby owing jury yet

Answer: (Three Words; "A plague on both your houses")

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Question 2 of 10

2. Two elf newt

Answer: (Two words; "What you Will")

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Question 3 of 10

3. Hills wealth hat hen swill

Answer: (5 words, apostophe needed in first word; a 'problem play')

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Question 4 of 10

4. Can glare

Answer: (Two words; three daughters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Debt amen after sure rue

Answer: (5 words; "Kiss Me Kate")

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ham mad some earn gnat screen

Answer: (Four words, apostrophe needed in third word, no hyphens. Bottom!)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mat shadow abet moth hang

Answer: (Four words; a comedy)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Dame hutch aunt have funnies

Answer: (Four words; pound of flesh)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Try alas hun glass eider

Answer: (Three words; tragedy)

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jam hairy waifs soft one sir

Answer: (5 words; Falstaff)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ruby owing jury yet

Answer: Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakeseare's best known tragedies. The theme of lovers from two opposing factions has been used many times and was the basis for the musical "West Side Story".

2. Two elf newt

Answer: Twelfth Night

An alternate title for "Twelfth Night" is "What You Will".
A modern interpretation of the plot can be found in the 2006 movie "She's the Man".

3. Hills wealth hat hen swill

Answer: All's Well that Ends Well

Because "All's Well that Ends Well" does not fit neatly into either a comedy or tragedy format it is often called one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays'.

4. Can glare

Answer: King Lear

Goneril, Regan and Cordelia are King Lear's three troublesome daughters.
A modern interpretation of the plot can be found in the 2001 movie "My Kingdom" which gives the story a gangland twist.

5. Debt amen after sure rue

Answer: The Taming of the Shrew

The plot for "The Taming of the Shrew" forms the basis for the musical "Kiss Me Kate".

6. Ham mad some earn gnat screen

Answer: A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream is one of Shakespeare's most performed comedies. The self-important Bottom is one of the most popular of the characters.
A modern movie interpretation is the 2001 film "Get Over It"

7. Mat shadow abet moth hang

Answer: Much Ado about Nothing

"Much Ado about Nothing" is a comedy which explores one of Shakespeare's recurring themes, infidelity.
"The Boys are Coming Home" is a musical adaptation set in WWII.

8. Dame hutch aunt have funnies

Answer: The Merchant of Venice

The plot of "The Merchant of Venice" revolves around Shylock wanting his "pound of flesh".

9. Try alas hun glass eider

Answer: Troilus and Cressida

"Troilus and Cressida" is set during the The Trojan War. It is sometimes regarded as a 'problem play', John Dryden descibed it as "A heap of rubbish"! Even the greats have their off-days it seems.

10. Jam hairy waifs soft one sir

Answer: The Merry Wives of Windsor

Falstaff is the main character in the comedy "The Merry Wives of Windsor". He had previously appeared in Shakespeare's historical play, "Henry IV".

Source: Author Mutchisman

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