Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
Which of these statements is correct?
- AShakespeare was one of the first writers to show ordinary English men and womenRight answer
- BShakespeare wrote only about kings and queens
Answer: Shakespeare was one of the first writers to show ordinary English men and women
He dramatised important events from history but did not limit himself to royalty. He also invented many words still in common use.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The Tudors and Stuarts". Practice question 118 of 651, written in our own words.