Getting to Know the Bard (Shakespeare!)

Question 1

Shakespeare lived a long time ago: when?

Accepted Answer

1564-1616

Question 2

Why do we still study this guy all these years later?!

Accepted Answer

The effect of his language and stories are still with us., He wrote about things that are problems for us all., He wrote beautifully.

Question 3

Shakespeare wrote some different kinds of plays. What kind?

Accepted Answer

tragedies (sad stories), histories (about historical figures like kings), comedies (funny stories), tragi-comedies (funny and sad stories)

Question 4

Shakespeare wrote so many plays! How many?

Accepted Answer

37

Question 5

Shakespeare had some other jobs. Like what?

Accepted Answer

actor, property owner and manager, business man

Questions 5