William Shakespeare Facts vs. Fiction

Question 1

Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon just 90 miles from London.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Shakespeare was married to Anne Hemingway.

Accepted Answer

False - Anne Hathaway

Question 3

The Globe had 3 stories that could hold roughly 3,000 spectators

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Shakespeare acted in his own plays.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Shakespeare was the father to four children.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

William Shakespeare was a shareholder who owned 52% of The Globe Theatre.

Accepted Answer

False - 12.5%

Question 7

Shakespeare died on his birthday.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

Shakespeare married at the age of 26.

Accepted Answer

False - Married at 18, his wife was 26.

Question 9

William Shakespeare was born in..

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 10

Shakespeare wrote roughly...

Accepted Answer

154 plays and 37 sonnets.

Question 11

Shakespeare had eight siblings?

Accepted Answer

False - Seven siblings

Question 12

During his lifetime Shakespeare became a very poor man. He was a terrible businessman.

Accepted Answer

False - wealthy man, a brilliant businessman.

Questions 12