Shakespeare: Guess the play based on the news headline

William Shakespeare is perhaps the greatest playwright in English history and one of the most influential writers in the world. But how well do you know his work? Let’s put your knowledge to the test and see if you can match these modern headlines with the correct Shakespeare plays.

Question 1Question 1 out of 10:

“Tragic love story: Family wars turn deadly for star-crossed lovers!”

A: Much Ado About Nothing – comedy, filled with love and laughter B: Romeo and Juliet – a play focused on local families feuding, love and fate C: The Tempest – love, betrayal and magic

Question 2Question 2 out of 10:

“Murder and madness unleashed: A thirst for power turns fatal!”

A: Hamlet – a tragedy where a ghost reveals a murder B: The Tempest – a comedy with magic and romance C: Macbeth – prophecies, paranoia and pain

Question 3Question 3 out of 10:

“Ghostly revelation: The king’s murder haunts Danish prince!”

A: Hamlet – revenge, killing and betrayal B: Othello – jealousy, deception and murder C: Romeo and Juliet – romance, feuds and death

Question 4Question 4 out of 10:

“Jealousy takes a dark turn: Love and betrayal have devastating consequences!”

A: Much Ado About Nothing – misunderstandings and mistaken identities B: Othello – suspicion and jealousy fuels this tragedy C: The Merry Wives of Windsor – suspected cheating and mischief making

Question 5Question 5 out of 10:

“Mischief in the woods: Enchanted lovers caught in a whirlwind of chaos!”

A: A Midsummer Night’s Dream – set in a magical forest, this play is about love, mistaken identity and trickery B: Much Ado About Nothing – an orchard is the perfect setting for a conversation about love and marriage C: As You Like It – set in the Forest of Arden, this play is about freedom, love and desire

Question 6Question 6 out of 10:

“Jealous family betray ageing king”

A: Hamlet – dysfunctional family dynamics between a mother, son and uncle B: Richard II – cousins who just don’t get on C: King Lear – a strained relationship between a father and his daughters

Question 7Question 7 out of 10:

“Confusion galore: Siblings find themselves in a hilarious mix-up!”

A: The Taming of the Shrew – a man tries to date a witty, irresistible woman, but finds himself facing some comical setbacks along the way B: The Comedy of Errors – identical twins end up in the same town and cause confusion C: Midsummer Night’s Dream – a comedy with tangled love and magical chaos

Question 8Question 8 out of 10:

“Love triangle sparks scandal: Twins’ chaos unleashes twists and turns!”

A: Twelfth Night – a sister who disguises herself as her twin brother, finds love and then confusion B: Romeo and Juliet – star crossed lovers fall for each other, but the families can’t put their history to rest C: Othello – a man lets his jealousy get the better of him and is left confused about his wife’s true intentions

Question 9Question 9 out of 10:

“Battleground of hearts in Sicily! Royal wedding plans turn sour!”

A: Much Ado About Nothing – set in Messina, Italy, this play is a comedy and romance based around two couples B: The Two Gentlemen of Verona – set in Verona, Italy, this tells the tale of the romantic adventures of two young men C: The Merchant of Venice – set in Venice, Italy, this play explores themes of love, friendship and justice

Question 10Question 10 out of 10:

“Epic battle for power and redemption: Shipwrecks and sorcery!”

A: Macbeth – dark ambition, murder, guilt and prophecy. A tragic tale of downfall. B: Pericles, Prince of Tyre – a journey of romance and reunion, Shakespeare’s sea-bound tale of adventure C: The Tempest – island sorcerer plots revenge, love blossoms and magic triumphs

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