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Quiz about Add a Letter Shakespearean Characters

Add a Letter - Shakespearean Characters Quiz

By adding a letter to another word and anagramming, you get the name of a Shakespearean character.

A multiple-choice quiz by geniusonwheels. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
geniusonwheels

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
191

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Example: E + Greek letter = Much Ado About Nothing. The answer would be "rho hero". Rho is a Greek letter, and Hero is a character in Much Ado About Nothing. In your answer, put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation.

E + Beside, as in the road = Measure For Measure

Answer: (Two Words (5,6))

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Question 2 of 10

2. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

D + Steal = The Winter's Tale

Answer: (Two Words (6,7))

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

T + Something that takes up space = The Taming of the Shrew

Answer: (Two Words (8,9))

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Question 4 of 10

4. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

D + Pilot, for one = The Tempest

Answer: (Two Words (6,7))

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Question 5 of 10

5. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

U + Spoke with mispronounced letters = Antony and Cleopatra

Answer: (Two Words (6,7))

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Question 6 of 10

6. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

M + Type of trade = All's Well That Ends Well

Answer: (Two Words (6,7))

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Question 7 of 10

7. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

U + Pop = Julius Caesar

Answer: (Two Words (5,6))

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Question 8 of 10

8. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

F + Pertaining to sight = Timon of Athens

Answer: (Two Words (6,7))

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Question 9 of 10

9. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

D + Energy unit = King Lear

Answer: (Two Words (7,8))

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Question 10 of 10

10. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation

C + Desert haven = Othello

Answer: (Two Words (5,6))

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: along angelo

In the play "Measure For Measure", Angelo is put in charge of Vienna. Angelo then proceeds to place strict morals on the citizens of Vienna. The play is about how these new rules backfire on Angelo.

Answer: pirate perdita

Perdita is the daughter of Leontes and Hermione. Perdita is abandoned as a child because her father Leontes thinks that she was an illegitimate child. This play involves Leontes trying to get back Perdita with the new knowledge that she is a legitimate child and he will have no heir unless he can find her.

3. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation T + Something that takes up space = The Taming of the Shrew

Answer: occupier petruchio

Petruchio is out to find a wife with a large dowry. He finds Katherine, the perfect match. Kate is "the shrew" who is sharp-tongued, belligerent, and quick-tempered. By using his own tongue and temper, he successfully tames "the shrew".

Answer: airman miranda

Miranda is the daughter of Prospero, a powerful magician. Miranda has lived on this island for almost all of her life, and has only seen her father and his servant Caliban. The play is about Prospero, using his magic, causing his enemies to arrive on the island so he can reclaim his position of duke.

5. If you find the word for which the meaning is given, add the letter given, then anagram, you should have the name of a Shakespearean character from the play given. Put the shorter word first, and do not use punctuation U + Spoke with mispronounced letters = Antony and Cleopatra

Answer: lisped lepidus

Lepidus, along with Octavius Caesar and Marc Antony, make up the third triumverate. Lepidus is the least influential of the three, which is shown by his eternal failure of trying to make peace between Caesar and Antony, and by his defeat of Pompey.

Answer: barter bertram

Count Bertram of Roussillon is a handsome, popular young man. He is forced to marry Helena, due to the king's urgings. Bertram sends a letter to Helena reading that he will never be a good husband until she can get the family ring off of his finger, and become pregnant with his child.

Answer: burst brutus

Brutus is a strong supporter of the republic. His sense of patriotism is so strong, his enemies use it to manipulate him into believing that he must murder Caesar in order to preserve the republic. This play is about the plot to murder, the aftermath of the murder, and his quest to just stay alive.

Answer: visual flavius

Flavius is Timon's steward. Even after Timon's downfall, Flavius continues to serve Timon. He is a very loyal steward, which is shown by his offer to give Timon all the money he has and cries at Timon's downfall.

Answer: calorie cordelia

Cordelia is better known as "the good daughter". Even after King Lear's disappointment and banishment of her, Cordelia still loves her father. When she tries to go back to her land, Edmund's treachery destroys the structure of leadership. Unfortunately, by the end of the play she is killed, which in turn kills King Lear in grief.

Answer: oasis cassio

Cassio is Othello's lieutenant. Cassio is loyal and faithful to Othello. Iago, the play's antagonist, envies Cassio's position and uses lies and people to create a situation where it seems that Othello's wife Desdemona has had an affair with Cassio.

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Source: Author geniusonwheels

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