Getting to know Mr. Shakespeare Flashcards

1

Shakespeare established himself as what?

Father & Actor
Artist & Singer
Actor & Playwright
Writer & Artist

2

Who was his "second best bed" given to?

Susanna
Judith
Hamnet
Anne

3

Where is The Globe located?

London, United Kingdom
Verona, Italy
Brussels, Belguim
Wiesbaden, Germany

4

What were Shakespeare's work provide reference for?

His life for us to view today
His struggle with depression
The purpose of his writings
The history of his plays

5

How much do we know about Shakespeare's life? Why?

Some things; his autobiography
Nothing; he was a mysterious man
Some works/legal documents; they survived the times
Everything; he wrote it down in a journal

6

Why did The Globe need to be rebuilt?

It burned down during a play
Shakespeare went bankrupt
Water damage caused by the open air ceiling
It was old

7

What date was he born?

April 15, 1564
April 23, 1564
April 07, 1654
April 24, 1654

8

What is unusual about the day that Shakespeare expired?

It was his marriage anniversary
It was the same day his father died
No one know the date
He died on his birthday

9

Shakespeare's works were a tribute to?

The Queen of England
The Hawaiian Monarchy
To his children
The British Monarchy

10

During what time of day were plays held?

Nighttime
Afternoon
Evening
Morning

11

What was the name of the most famous theatre?

The Theatre
The Arts
The Shakespeare
The Globe

12

How many words did Shakespeare invent?

1800
1700
1600
1500

13

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

Anne Shakespeare
Judith Shakespeare
Anne Hathaway
Susanna Shakespeare

14

What type of reputation did plays have during Shakespeare's time?

Famous
Tragic
Positve
Unsavory

15

Which of these works was not written by Shakespeare?

Romeo & Juliet
Hamlet
Macbeth
A Long Kiss Goodnight

Getting to know Mr. Shakespeare

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Getting to know Mr. Shakespeare

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