Hamlet Exam - What is a jig?

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Philological Examination Questions on Hamlet

Question: Was a "jig" anything more than a dance in Shakespeare's day?

Answer: A "jig" in the days of Shakespeare, besides being a dance, was also a song, perhaps quick and rapid in movement in imitation of the dance.

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Mertins, Emma. Shakespeare Examinations. Ed. William Taylor Thom, M. A. Boston: Ginn and Co., 1888. Shakespeare Online. 10 Aug. 2010. (date when you accessed the information) < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamlet/examq/twelve.html >.

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