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Questions and Answers
What does the word 'translated' mean in the context of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?
What does the word 'translated' mean in the context of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'?
- Speaking in a different language
- Transformed (correct)
- Traveling to a different country
- Lost in translation
Why are Shakespeare's plots considered adaptable?
Why are Shakespeare's plots considered adaptable?
- Because they are set in England
- Because they are written in multiple languages
- Because they can be changed to fit different cultures and time periods (correct)
- Because they are focused on one specific theme only
Where was 'Hamlet' performed in 1619, showcasing Shakespeare's global influence?
Where was 'Hamlet' performed in 1619, showcasing Shakespeare's global influence?
- India
- Indonesia (correct)
- Greece
- Brazil
What makes Shakespeare unique compared to other authors of his time?
What makes Shakespeare unique compared to other authors of his time?
Why did countries feel honored to have translations of Shakespeare's works in their languages?
Why did countries feel honored to have translations of Shakespeare's works in their languages?
What is one reason some translators change the titles of Shakespeare's plays?
What is one reason some translators change the titles of Shakespeare's plays?
In the German version of 'Hamlet' from 1710, what was the title that referred to killing one's brother?
In the German version of 'Hamlet' from 1710, what was the title that referred to killing one's brother?
In which adaptation of 'The Merchant of Venice' is Portia considered the central character?
In which adaptation of 'The Merchant of Venice' is Portia considered the central character?
What is a unique and unexpected cultural adaptation of Shakespeare's works mentioned in the text?
What is a unique and unexpected cultural adaptation of Shakespeare's works mentioned in the text?
What event in 2023 is significant for the Royal Shakespeare Company's translation project?
What event in 2023 is significant for the Royal Shakespeare Company's translation project?
