Context (OCR A-Level English Literature): Quizzes
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When was The Tempest written?
When was The Tempest written?
1610-1611
What was King James I's official acting company called?
What was King James I's official acting company called?
The King's Men
Which two explorers became household names in early 17th-century England?
Which two explorers became household names in early 17th-century England?
Sir Walter Raleigh & Sir Francis Drake
What Renaissance concept does Caliban's character embody?
What Renaissance concept does Caliban's character embody?
The 'noble savage'
Complete Caliban's quote: 'You taught me language, and my profit on't / Is I know how to ___'
Complete Caliban's quote: 'You taught me language, and my profit on't / Is I know how to ___'
curse
What is the source of Prospero's supernatural abilities?
What is the source of Prospero's supernatural abilities?
His books
What type of being is Ariel in The Tempest?
What type of being is Ariel in The Tempest?
A spirit
What political doctrine held that monarchs received authority directly from God?
What political doctrine held that monarchs received authority directly from God?
Divine right of kings
At which theatre was The Tempest likely performed?
At which theatre was The Tempest likely performed?
Blackfriars Theatre
Who performed all theatrical roles in Shakespeare's time, including female characters?
Who performed all theatrical roles in Shakespeare's time, including female characters?
Male actors