Life of William Shakespeare Flashcards

1

Which particular city's political and social struggles influenced Shakespeare's work? Hint: He lived in this city.

2

What school did Shakespeare attend?

3

When did Shakespeare begin writing?

4

Shakespeare is the United Kingdom's official national poet.

5

What were some of Shakespeare's plays based off of?

6

What year was Shakespeare born?

7

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

8

Which prolific writer called Shakespeare "the most excellent" in the genres of comedy and tragedy?

9

Shakespeare married Abigail Adams

10

What in Shakespeare's life inspired him to write Macbeth?

11

How many siblings did Shakespeare have that lived past infancy?

Life of William Shakespeare