How many times suicide occurs in Shakespeare's plays ?
Correct answer: D. 13
- A. 7
- B. 9
- C. 11
- D. 13
Explanation
The commonly cited Shakespearean-literature statistic is thirteen suicides or suicide deaths across the plays. The count depends slightly on whether attempted, indirect, or offstage deaths are included, but thirteen is the standard quiz answer.
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