Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
the article states that shakespeares characters feel relatable. what does that mean?
they remind people of themselves
they only speak in riddles
they are impossible to understand
they are based on historical figures
2 multiple choice 1 point
what made shakespeare admired during his lifetime?
his talent for special effects and creating realism
his ability to capture universal human emotions
his perfect grammar
his wealth and expensive clothes
3 multiple choice 1 point
what food was most common for ordinary people in shakespeares time?
pottage, bread, and ale
spaghetti and meatballs
hamburgers and fries
sushi and rice bowls
4 multiple choice 1 point
the word vibrant describing the elizabethan era means:
completely silent
full of life and energy
dark and gloomy
very dull

Explanation:

• Question 1: "Relatable" means having qualities that others can identify with. If characters remind people of themselves, they are relatable. Speaking in riddles, being hard - to - understand, or being based on historical figures (without a personal connection) do not imply relatability.
• Question 2: Shakespeare is renowned for his ability to capture universal human emotions (e.g., love, jealousy, ambition) in his works. Special effects in his time were limited, grammar was not his main claim to fame, and wealth/clothes are not relevant to his admiration as a playwright.
• Question 3: In Shakespeare's (Elizabethan) time, pottage (a thick soup or stew), bread, and ale were common foods. Spaghetti and meatballs (Italian, more popular in later culinary exchanges), hamburgers and fries (modern fast - food), and sushi (Japanese) were not typical of ordinary people's diets then.
• Question 4: "Vibrant" means full of life, energy, and activity. "Completely silent", "dark and gloomy", and "very dull" are antonyms of the meaning of "vibrant".

Answer:

1. They remind people of themselves
2. His ability to capture universal human emotions
3. Pottage, bread, and ale
4. Full of life and energy