English Literature Mcqs
In the play, “Hamlet,” who is Yorick ?

A. King hamlet’s former jester
B. A friend of hamlet’s from school
C. The king of norway
D. A castle guard

In the play, “Macbeth,” how does Macbeth kill Duncan ?

A. He shoots him.
B. He strangles him.
C. He stabs him.
D. He beheads him.

In his lectures on Shakespeare’s tragedies, A.C. Bradley states that he will not do which of the following ?

A. Compare shakespeare to other writers.
B. Evaluate and examine hamlet.
C. Consider anything about shakespeare’s comedies.
D. Discuss any aspect of shakespeare’s philosophy.

According to Dr. Roger Dunkle, in ancient times, what was considered a tragedy ?

A. A worship of the gods
B. A song for the prize or sacrifice of a goat
C. A comedic performance
D. A story that ended with a marriage

In “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” who is Nick Bottom ?

A. An athenian craftsman
B. A professional actor
C. A duke
D. An amazonian