William Shakespeare Quiz

“Listen to many, speak to a few.” is a quote from:

Which of these Shakespearean plays is a tragedy?

Shakespeare not only wrote plays but also performed in them.

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

The play A Midsummer Night's Dream is a tragedy.

Where was Shakespeare born?

“I must be cruel, only to be kind” is a quote from:

What was the name of William Shakespeare's wife?

What does “thou” mean in Shakespearean English?

The play As You Like it is a tragedy.

Which of these modern movies is inspired by Shakespeare’s plays?

Where is Romeo and Juliet set?

Some people believe that Shakespeare is NOT the author of all his plays and sonnets.

What happens to Romeo and Juliet at the end of the play?

Which queen of England did Shakespeare perform in front of?

William Shakespeare's family was considered small at the time.

Shakespeare owned a share of a London theatre.

What is a “sonnet”?

What is Shakespeare's nickname?

How many plays did Shakespeare write?