Topic 1

Exercise 1

1
False
2
 Bedroom
 Bedazzled
 Worthless
3
1 fashionable
2 gossip
3 lonely
4 traditional
5 worthless
6 downstairs
7 laughable
8 majestic

Exercise 2 - Use the Rubric

1
Example:
"My day was fine, with work and pleasure blend,
The hours passed with tasks and joys to tend."

2
Example:
"My test preparation went quite well, you see,
I studied hard, and now I feel quite free."

3
Example:
"The course, I found, was rich with knowledge deep,
Each lesson like a treasure I could keep."

4
Example:
"I cherish most, in Shakespeare's grand array,
The richness of his words, in every play."
Topic 2
Fill in the gap activity

1. Romeo was walking through the streets of Verona when he heard the sound of music
coming from the Capulet's party.
2. Juliet was crying when Romeo entered her balcony.
3. The Montagues and Capulets were fighting in the streets when Romeo ran between
them.
 4. Romeo and Juliet fell in love the moment they first met eyes at the Capulet's party.
5. Juliet was crying when Romeo spoke his love for her.
6. Tybalt was arguing with Mercutio when Romeo tried to stop the fight.
7. Romeo kissed Juliet's hand and they were dancing together under the stars.
8. Friar Laurence was concerned when he learned about Romeo and Juliet's secret
marriage.
9. Romeo drank from the poison just as Juliet was waking up.
10. The Capulet and Montague families were grieving when they heard about the tragic
deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

Correct or incorrect

1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Correct
4. Incorrect
5. Incorrect

Knowledge multiple choice

1. A
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. B
7. A

Topic 3

Key Exercise 1:

1. Discuss one major theme present in "Hamlet" and provide examples from the play
to support your answer.

For example: One major theme in "Hamlet" is the theme of revenge. Hamlet's goal is to get
revenge for the death of his father, King Hamlet. This drives much of the action in the play.
Examples include Hamlet wanting to kill Claudius and getting back the throne.

2. Analyze the role of the ghost of King Hamlet in the play. How does the appearance
of the ghost influence the actions and decisions of other characters, particularly
Hamlet? Use examples from the play.

The ghost of King Hamlet influences the story by revealing Claudius's crime to Hamlet. This
prompts Hamlet's quest for revenge. The ghost's appearance raises questions about justice and
the afterlife, causing Hamlet's inner conflict about right and wrong. It also affects other
characters like Ophelia, leading to her madness. Overall, the ghost's role is crucial, sparking the
play's central conflict and shaping the characters' actions.

3. What is the primary motivation behind Hamlet's actions throughout the play?

Answer: Revenge

4. Which character spies on Hamlet throughout the play on behalf of Claudius?

Answer: Polonius

5. How does Ophelia meet her end in "Hamlet"?

Answer: She dies by drowning herself

6. How does Laertes seek revenge against Hamlet for the death of his father,
Polonius?

Answer: By challenging Hamlet to a duel.

7. How does the play "Hamlet" ultimately resolve its main conflict?

Answer: Laertes kills Hamlet, and Fortinbras takes over Denmark.

Exercise 2: Character relations -> Rubric

Exercise 3: Fill in the gap type 2 conditionals

1. If Hamlet had not hesitated (not hesitate) to take revenge immediately, the outcome of
the play would have been (be) different.

2. If Ophelia had listened (listen) to her father's advice, she would not have gone (not
go) mad.
 3. If Claudius had not plotted (not plot) to kill King Hamlet, Hamlet's father would not
have died (not die) poisoned.

4. If Gertrude had not drunk (not drink) from the poisoned cup, she would not have died
(not die) at the end of the play.

5. If Laertes had not conspired (not conspire) with Claudius, the duel would not have
ended (not end) in tragedy.

Exercise 4 -> Rubric

Exercise 5 -> Rubric

Topic 4

Exercise 1

Q1: England
Q2: Cardinal Wolsey

Q3:
 He wanted to have a male heir to the throne
 Cardinal Wolsey convinced him one of his wives committed treason

Q4:
Cardinal Wolsey is the most powerful figure at the court. Despite his meager background and
lack of family connections within nobility, he has certain talents which earned him his position.
He acts solely for his own benefit and will use his power aggressively to achieve whatever he
wants. In his endless pursuit of power, he finds an obstacle; the Duke of Buckingham, a
nobleman of a similarly high rank. To get him set up in court, he files a whole bunch of false
testimonies to accuse him of treason. The duke is found guilty and sentenced to execution.
Continuing his search of power, he uses his trusted position as First Constable to plant seeds
of doubt in the King Henry's mind about his current wife, Queen Katherine. Henry wants a son
to replace him after his death, but his wife has been unable to produce a male heir. He once
gathers false witnesses and abuses his power to accumulate evidence against Queen
Katherine in order to cause a divorce.
Exercise 2:

Q1:
The dynamic between King Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey is one of power, influence, and
ultimately, betrayal. Initially, Cardinal Wolsey is depicted as one of Henry's closest advisors,
wielding considerable authority, as well as guiding the king's decisions. And besides,Wolsey's
cunning and political acumen prove invaluable in navigating the treacherous waters of Tudor
court politics.

However, as the play progresses, cracks begin to appear in their relationship. Wolsey's
ambitions and manipulative tactics eventually lead to his downfall. He oversteps his bounds,
seeking personal gain and power at the expense of the king's trust. Although Henry, ever
aware of his own sovereignty, becomes increasingly wary of Wolsey's machinations.

Ultimately, their relationship deteriorates as Henry begins to see Wolsey's true motives. His fall
from grace serves as a cautionary tale of the dangers of unchecked ambition, in addition to the
fragile nature of loyalty in the court. Through their complex relationship, Shakespeare explores
themes of power, betrayal, and the shifting allegiances inherent in the world of politics.

Q2: Lawful Good character

Q3: Lawful Evil character
Q4: True Neutral character