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Love's Labor's Lost Trivia Quiz

"Love's Labor's Lost" is a funny, though often overlooked, Shakespearean play. What do you remember?

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

Author
czolgolz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
212,356

Updated
Aug 20 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
312

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. In the first act, we find King Ferdinand of Navarre and his three friends, swearing an oath to spend the next three years in isolated study. Which of these is NOT part of their oath? Hint

To fast one day a week and to only eat one meal a day

To only sleep three hours a night

To not laugh for three years

To speak to no woman for three years

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Question 2 of 10

2. When we first meet Costard, he's been arrested for breaking one of the King's edicts. What was his crime? Hint

He was drunk

He was talking to a woman

He was gambling

He was laughing and acting silly

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Question 3 of 10

3. Holofernes, a scholar, plays foil to the unlettered Costard, Moth and Jaquenetta. What is Holofernes' job? Hint

Parson

Schoolmaster

Sexton

Constable

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Princess of France makes an unexpected appearance at the King's court. Why has she arrived? Hint

She is in exile, hoping for military aid.

She is looking for a husband.

She is to settle a border dispute for her father.

She is to study at the King's court.

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Question 5 of 10

5. 'Love's Labor's Lost' contains the longest word in any of Shakespeare's works. What is this jaw breaker? Hint

honorificabilitudinitatibus

floccinaucinihilipipification

antidisestablishmentarianism

praetertranssubstantiationalistically

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Question 6 of 10

6. Despite their best efforts, the king and his men all fall in love with the ladies of the French court. Which of these pairs is incorrect? Hint

Dumaine and Katherine

Berowne and Jaquenetta

Longaville and Maria

The King and the Princess

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Question 7 of 10

7. The king and his men attempt to woo their loves while disguised. How are they disguised? Hint

As Greeks

As Bohemians

As Egyptians

As Russians

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Question 8 of 10

8. Armado attempts to arrange a play in honor of the Princess. Each actor presents a famous general. Who plays Alisander? Hint

Sir Nathaniel

Dull

Costard

Holofernes

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Question 9 of 10

9. Armado's play is interrupted by several unfortunate announcements. Which of these DO NOT happen during the presentation of the Worthies? Hint

Marcade brings news that the Princess' father has died.

Boyet brings word that Navarre is at war.

The Princess declares that she and her train will return home for a year.

Costard announces that Jaquenneta is pregnant.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The ladies announce they will one day return to rekindle their romance. When do they say they'll be back? Hint

In one month

In one year

In six months

In three years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the first act, we find King Ferdinand of Navarre and his three friends, swearing an oath to spend the next three years in isolated study. Which of these is NOT part of their oath?

Answer: To not laugh for three years

Berowne bewails the harsh conditions when he signs the oath. There is no prohibition against laughter; the men declare Costard and Armado will provide amusment during the three years of solitude.

2. When we first meet Costard, he's been arrested for breaking one of the King's edicts. What was his crime?

Answer: He was talking to a woman

He was arrested for speaking with Jaquenetta (and probably more than speaking). He's sentenced to a week's imprisonment.

3. Holofernes, a scholar, plays foil to the unlettered Costard, Moth and Jaquenetta. What is Holofernes' job?

Answer: Schoolmaster

Moth makes fun of Holofernes' teaching ability in act 5.

4. The Princess of France makes an unexpected appearance at the King's court. Why has she arrived?

Answer: She is to settle a border dispute for her father.

She is to negotiate a settlement for the disputed territory of Aquitaine.

5. 'Love's Labor's Lost' contains the longest word in any of Shakespeare's works. What is this jaw breaker?

Answer: honorificabilitudinitatibus

Costard: I marvel thy master hath not eaten thee for a word, for thou are not so long by the head as honorificabilitudinitatibus.

Act V, scene i.

It means 'with honorablenesses.'

6. Despite their best efforts, the king and his men all fall in love with the ladies of the French court. Which of these pairs is incorrect?

Answer: Berowne and Jaquenetta

Berowne ends up with Rosaline, it's Armado who ends up with Jaquenetta.

7. The king and his men attempt to woo their loves while disguised. How are they disguised?

Answer: As Russians

They approach the women dressed as hooded Russians. The ladies play them a trick by wearing masks and pretending to be each other.

8. Armado attempts to arrange a play in honor of the Princess. Each actor presents a famous general. Who plays Alisander?

Answer: Sir Nathaniel

Sir Nathaniel plays Alisander (Alexander), Costard plays Pompey, Holofernes plays Judas Maccabaeus, Moth plays Hercules, and Armado plays Hector. Dull plays the tabor.

9. Armado's play is interrupted by several unfortunate announcements. Which of these DO NOT happen during the presentation of the Worthies?

Answer: Boyet brings word that Navarre is at war.

During Armado's scene, Costard announces that Jaquenetta is pregnant with Armado's child. As Armado and Costard prepare to fight, Marcade brings news that the Princess' father, the King of France, has died. The Princess announces she and her ladies will return home to mourn.

10. The ladies announce they will one day return to rekindle their romance. When do they say they'll be back?

Answer: In one year

The ladies will return in a year and see if the romance is still alive. Armado promises to do the right thing and claim Jaquenetta and his child. Everyone closes on a song.

Source: Author czolgolz

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