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Shakespeare Trivia
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Trivia over the life of Shakespeare.
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True or False: There were no copyright laws in Shakespeare's time.
False
True
2
What is written on Shakespeare's tombstone?
A prayer
A poem
A curse
A blessing
3
Which of the following words did Shakespeare invent?
awkward
amused
assassination
annoying
4
How many sonnets (poems) did Shakespeare write?
137
54
254
154
5
When was Shakespeare born?
April, 1799
April, 2001
April, 1564
April, 1221
6
Who was the monarch (king or queen) when Shakespeare was alive?
Henry V
Charles II
Elizabeth I
Edward III
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Which of the following words did Shakespeare invent?
shouted
swagger
soldier
simplistic
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Where did Shakespeare spend most of his life as a playwright?
Oxford
Stratford-upon-Avon
Venice
London
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True or False: Shakespeare's plays were all completely original.
False
True
10
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
47
27
7
11
What did Shakespeare leave his wife in his will?
A play
A watch
A bed
Money
12
What was the name of the theatre where Shakespeare performed most of his work?
The Rose
The Globe
The Swan
The River
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Where was Shakespeare born?
London
Stratford-upon-Avon
Oxford
Venice
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Who was Shakespeare married to?
Elizabeth Bennett
Viola Duncan
Anne Hathaway
Juliet Montague
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True or False: Shakespeare acted as well as wrote plays.
True
False
