A04

Question 1

When did Castiglione publish his book?

Answer 1

1528

Question 2

What does ‘The Book of the Courtier say about women at court?’

Answer 2

she must ‘be aware of praising herself indiscreetly and of being too tedious and noisome in her speech.’

Question 3

What is said in ‘The Duchess of Malfy’ about corruption?

Answer 3

‘Some cursed example poison’t near the head, death and disease through the whole land spread.’

Question 4

What does John Donne say in his poem ‘Woman’s constancy?’

Answer 4

‘Tomorrow when thou leav’st, what will thou say?’

Question 5

Who produced the 1995 film adaptation of Othello?

Answer 5

Lawrence Fishburne

Question 6

What does Shylock say in ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ about being marginalised?

Answer 6

I am a Jew. Hath a Jew not eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions?

Question 7

What is said in Hamlet to reflect weakness in women?

Answer 7

Fragility, thy name is woman!