How many of Shakespeare's plays are classified as histories ?
Correct answer: B. 10
- A. 7
- B. 10
- C. 14
- D. 18
Explanation
The standard classification counts ten Shakespearean histories, including the Henry plays, the two parts of Henry IV, Richard II, Richard III, King John, and Henry VIII. The figure seven usually results from leaving out some less frequently taught histories.
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