Which roles have played by Shakespeare in Hamlet and As you like it ?
Correct answer: D. Ghost, Old servant Adam
- A. Fortinbras, Corin
- B. Leartus, Silvius
- C. Osric, Touchstone
- D. Ghost, Old servant Adam
Explanation
Shakespeare is traditionally believed to have played the Ghost in Hamlet and the old servant Adam in As You Like It. These acting roles are based on contemporary tradition rather than a surviving cast list signed by Shakespeare.
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