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William Shakespeare
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A quiz to reinforce some of the social, historical and cultural contexts of Shakespeare
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1
Who wouldn't have been allowed to act on stage at the theatre?
men
boys
women
royalty
2
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
63
62
52
53
3
What were the main topics Shakespeare wrote his plays about?
War and peace
Comedy, tragedy and history
Violence and love
Comedy and history
4
Who was Shakespeare married to?
Anne Gilmour
Anne Hathaway
Catherine Hathaway
Catherine Gilmour
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What was Shakespeare's theatre called?
The Globe
The Circle
The Square
The Orb
6
Which is the odd one out by NOT being one of Shakespeare's plays?
Macbeth
The Plague
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
7
In which year was Shakespeare born?
1414
1616
1564
1964
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Why were the plays performed during the day?
Because actors didn't work at night
Because daytime was warmer
Because they weren't allowed to open at night
Because there was no electricity
