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When did William Shakespeare die?

What is the "Oxfordian Theory" of Shakespeare authorship?

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What is the "Oxfordian Theory" of Shakespeare authorship?
It argues that Christopher Marlowe wrote the plays under a pseudonym.
It claims that Edward de Vere wrote the works attributed to Shakespeare.
It suggests that Shakespeare’s works were written by Sir Francis Bacon.
It asserts that Shakespeare's plays were written by several playwrights.
2
When did William Shakespeare die?
1650
1599
1623
1616
3
Which of the following is NOT a Shakespearean play?
Don Quixote
Romeo and Juliet
The Taming of the Shrew
Hamlet
4
What is the name of the theory that questions whether William Shakespeare was the true author of his plays?
All of the above
The Baconian Theory
The Marlowe Theory
The Oxfordian Theory
5
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
54
37
20
100
6
Which of the following is a common reason given for doubting that Shakespeare wrote his plays?
He had no personal experience with the court or royal affairs
He was not formally educated
All of the above
He was too young to write such complex works
7
Where was William Shakespeare born?
London
Cambridge
Oxford
Stratford-upon-Avon
8
What subjects would Shakespeare have studied in school?
Philosophy and astronomy
Mathematics and geography
Latin, grammar, and rhetoric
Art and painting
9
When was William Shakespeare born?
1600
1545
1620
1564
10
What was the name of Shakespeare’s wife?
Mary Arden
Elizabeth I
Anne Hathaway
Violet Shakespeare
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Where did William Shakespeare likely receive his formal education?
Cambridge University
School in Stratford-upon-Avon
Oxford University
London School of Drama