Life and Times of William Shakespeare

Question 1

"If ever you disturb our streets again,/ Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."

Accepted Answer

Romeo and Juliet

Question 2

Who was not allowed to act upon the stage in Shakespeare's day?

Accepted Answer

Women

Question 3

Where was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-upon-Avon

Question 4

Shakespeare was born, and also died, on this date in April.

Accepted Answer

23

Question 5

"O! I am fortune's fool!"

Accepted Answer

Romeo and Juliet

Question 6

In 1603, Shakespeare's company changed its name to "The King's Men" due to the patronage of:

Accepted Answer

King James I

Question 7

Rich playgoers sat in a covered gallery. For 1p, poor patrons stood at the stage & were called:

Accepted Answer

Groundlings

Question 8

The Globe was shut down in 1593, 1603, and 1608 due to:

Accepted Answer

The Black Plague

Question 9

"Look like the innocent flower,/But be the serpent under it."

Accepted Answer

Macbeth

Question 10

The Globe burned to the ground in 1613. This was to blame:

Accepted Answer

Straw thatch roofing material

Question 11

Jolly Sir John Falstaff, from the King Henry plays, was a favourite character of this queen.

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth

Question 12

An original 1623 edition of the First Folio (WS's collected works), cost £1. It is now worth:

Accepted Answer

$5 million

Question 13

What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre in London?

Accepted Answer

The Globe Theatre

Question 14

Shakespeare was 18 years old, and she was 26 and three months pregnant when they got married.

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Questions 14