Shakespeare Characters Quiz

Adriana is a character in Shakespeare's 'The Comedy of Errors'. She is the wife of Antipholus of Ephesus and is known for her witty dialogue and dramatic reactions when her husband seemingly ignores her. The play features two sets of identical twins, creating comic confusion, and Adriana's anguish when her husband appears not to recognize her is a key plot element.

Lysander is a character in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. He is one of the four young lovers who flee Athens, along with Hermia, his love interest. The play follows their adventures in the magical forest where fairy mischief causes confusion about who loves whom. Lysander ultimately marries Hermia at the play's conclusion.

Don Pedro is the Prince of Aragon in Shakespeare's 'Much Ado About Nothing'. He is a noble character who orchestrates the plot to bring Benedick and Beatrice together, and is also involved in the mistaken accusation against Hero. His brother, the villainous Don John, creates conflict in the play. Don Pedro represents wisdom and benevolent authority.

Lorenzo is a character in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'. He is the Christian friend of Antonio and Bassanio who elopes with Jessica, Shylock's daughter. Their romance subplot contrasts with the main plot about Antonio's bond with Shylock. Lorenzo and Jessica's relationship represents cross-cultural marriage and escape from paternal authority.

Orsino is the Duke of Illyria in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night'. The play opens with his famous line 'If music be the food of love, play on,' expressing his lovelorn state for Countess Olivia. Orsino's character represents romantic melancholy and self-indulgent emotion, which eventually resolves when he falls in love with Viola (disguised as Cesario).

Capulet is the head of the Capulet family in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. He is Juliet's father and a key figure in the feud between the Capulets and Montagues. His insistence that Juliet marry Paris and his harsh treatment of her when she refuses contribute significantly to the tragic chain of events leading to the lovers' deaths.

Horatio is Hamlet's loyal friend and confidant in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'. He is the only major character who survives the play, making him crucial for revealing the truth about the tragic events. Horatio witnesses the ghost, supports Hamlet throughout his quest for vengeance, and is entrusted with telling Hamlet's story: 'And in this harsh world draw thy breath in pain to tell my story.'

Desdemona is a central character in Shakespeare's tragedy Othello, where she is the wife of the protagonist Othello. She is not associated with Twelfth Night, King Lear, or Antony and Cleopatra.

Cordelia is the youngest daughter of King Lear in Shakespeare's tragedy. She is known for her honesty and loyalty, refusing to flatter her father unlike her sisters Goneril and Regan. The other plays are Shakespeare works but do not feature Cordelia as a character.

Banquo is a character in Shakespeare's Macbeth - a noble general and friend of Macbeth who is murdered on Macbeth's orders because of a prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne. His ghost later appears to haunt Macbeth. The other options are Shakespeare plays but do not feature Banquo.

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