So You Think You Know Shakespeare?: The Ultimate Shakespeare Quiz Book

by Claire Saunders

This is the only quiz book of its kind on Shakespeare, based on 100 of Shakespeare's greatest quotations as chosen by the authors! The quotations, at least one from each play, are introduced through short quizzes, grouped into sections with titles like 'Love and Lust,' 'Epiphanies,' and 'The Bestiary.' The simple quizzes are fun and interactive, designed for both novices and experts. The 100 quotations that form the basis of the book have an enormous range and deal with all the great subjects of poetry - love, loss, loveliness, despair, resignation, hope, hate, wit, humor, the beauty of the natural world, and so on. As the tie that binds the quizzes to the commentaries, the 100 quotations were selected to highlight just what Shakespeare was up to in each play - a unique and fun approach that anyone interested in Shakespeare will enjoy! The Quiz section is followed by light commentaries, short essays on each play designed for all levels of Shakespearean lore. The emphasis is on giving a context to the quotations and showing how the language works in terms of drama and poetry. Each commentary offers a window into the play. The structure of the book makes it it can be randomly dipped-into for pleasure, or read right through as a very short yet complete introduction to Shakespeare's plays.

184 pages, Paperback

First published August 8, 2006

About the author

Claire Saunders is a freelance writer and editor. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has been editing for over 20 years, and has worked on over two dozen titles for Ivy Kids. She has a son, 12, and a daughter, 10, and lives in Lewes in southern England.

Reviews

[Lizzi Crystal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this! You take the quizzes first, but the answer section gives you much more information into Shakespeare's times and works.

[Symbol · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good little quiz book.