The language of the 13th-century court is full of archaisms and legal jargon typical of the age of the Magna Carta. This King John Vocabulary Quiz focuses on the specific terms of parley, fealty and interdiction used throughout the text. See if your vocabulary will survive it.
Shakespeare Essentials $19.99
Unlock the wit, wisdom, and world of William Shakespeare with this comprehensive digital bundle.
- How To Read And Understand Shakespeare
- The Shakespeare Dictionary
- Shakespearean Insults
This trio of guides provides everything you need to conquer the Elizabethan era.
King John Vocabulary Quiz Questions
- What does “traitor” mean in the political language of the play?
- What does “reverence” mean in the context of addressing royalty?
- What does “piteous” mean when Constance describes her grief?
- What does “fortitude” mean as used to describe the Bastard’s courage?
- What does “wrath” mean in King John’s tone?
- What does “renown” mean when referring to King Richard’s legacy?
- What does “alliance” mean in the context of England and France?
- What does “heresy” mean as used by the Church?
- What does “defiance” mean when King John speaks to Rome?
- What does “enthroned” mean in royal imagery?
- What does “supplication” mean when used in pleas to authority?
- What does “valor” mean in reference to knightly behavior?
- What does “proclamation” mean when made by a king?
- What does “bondage” mean in Shakespeare’s moral sense?
- What does “peril” mean when armies face danger?
- What does “banished” mean when describing political punishment?
- What does “eloquence” mean as praised in speeches?
- What does “discord” mean when describing warring nations?
- What does “infamy” mean when describing a disgraced ruler?
- What does “commend” mean in formal dialogue?
- What does “penitence” mean when characters speak of sin?
- What does “envy” mean in moral discussions of power?
- What does “resolve” mean when the Bastard speaks of duty?
- What does “virtue” mean in the moral language of the play?
- In the play, what does the word “usurp” mean?
- What does “entreat” mean in Shakespearean context?
- What does “rebuke” mean when used by King John?
- What does “lamentation” mean in Constance’s speeches?
- What does the word “sovereign” refer to in the play?
- What does “excommunicate” mean when used by Pandulph?