The Taming of the Shrew (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was The Taming of the Shrew written?
When was The Taming of the Shrew written?
Between 1590 and 1592
Where was Shakespeare born in April 1564?
Where was Shakespeare born in April 1564?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Which acting troupe was Shakespeare professionally associated with?
Which acting troupe was Shakespeare professionally associated with?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
What genre does The Taming of the Shrew belong to?
What genre does The Taming of the Shrew belong to?
Comedy incorporating farce
When was the First Folio of The Taming of the Shrew published?
When was the First Folio of The Taming of the Shrew published?
1623
Which Roman playwrights influenced Shakespeare's comedic style?
Which Roman playwrights influenced Shakespeare's comedic style?
Plautus and Terence
During which monarch's reign was the play written?
During which monarch's reign was the play written?
Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603)
Which 1948 musical adaptation transformed the play into a Broadway hit?
Which 1948 musical adaptation transformed the play into a Broadway hit?
Kiss Me, Kate
What did Renaissance humanism emphasize?
What did Renaissance humanism emphasize?
Individual potential & human dignity
What was the initial audience response to the play?
What was the initial audience response to the play?
Mixed