Shakespeare Review

Shakespeare used in his plays a combination of prose, rhymed poetry, and blank verse.

T or F? Shakespeare studied classical literature in Latin and Greek at university.

When Shakespeare moved to London, he left his family behind to pursue a life in the theater.

In 1953, all London theaters were forced to close due to an outbreak of the plague.

T or F? We know for a fact that Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564.

T or F? His father, John Shakespeare, was a prosperous glove maker and local politician.

When S died at age 52, survived by his wife and his two daughters, he was impoverished.

Once in London, Shakespeare soon made himself known as a successful actor and playwright.

Shakespeare was a partner in a theater company known as the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, ...see page

The last play Shakespeare wrote on his own was Othello, which was performed in London in 1613.

The fact that S was a commoner & led, a rather ordinary life, has led many to doubt ... see pg

Shakespeare himself never sought to have his plays published; however... see page

When Queen Elizabeth died in 1603, S's company found new patron, King James I... see pg

T or F? Shakespeare’s mother, Mary Arden Shakespeare, was from well-to-do, well-conncted famly.

These quartos are reliable. All are based on final manuscript versions produced by the author.

In 20 years, S penned at least 37 plays, including comedies, tragedies, romances, & histories.

After the birth of his 3 children, & a brief career as a schoolteacher (?), S moved to London.

In 1599, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men were wealthy enough to build own playhouse, “The Pantages.”

Shakespeare actually introduced an estimated 3,000 new words into the English language, ...

T or F? At the age of eighteen, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, eight years his senior.

S's historical plays established him as a significant force in London theater.

While Shakespeare acted, he discovered that was his true passion & abandoned writing material.