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Basic biographic information about William Shakespeare. #shakespeare #thebard
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1
Shakespeare is widely believed to be the
worst playwright to ever live.
greatest inventor to ever live.
greatest playwright to ever live.
worst inventor to ever live.
2
People find it difficult to relate to Shakespeare's plays.
True
False
3
What was the second famous acting troupe in which Shakespeare belonged?
Sir Alfred's Men
Boys 2 Men
Lord Chamberlain's Men
Romeo's Boys
4
How many of his siblings died at a young age?
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2
3
7
5
He was deeply affected by the death of
his daughter Susanna.
his dog Pluto.
his son Hamnet.
his daughter Judith.
6
What was the first famous acting troupe in which Shakespeare belonged?
Sir John's Actors
Pembroke's Men
The Crooked Spurs
7
What is Mrs. Granger's favorite Shakespeare play?
Taming of the Shrew
Hamlet
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
8
In 1599, Shakespeare became part owner of what theater?
Round on Thames
The Globe
The Triangle
The Square
9
How many siblings did Shakespeare have?
7
2
5
0
10
Shakespeare is known for his ability to depict the depth of human character.
True
False
11
Shakespeare started school at what age?
About 12 or 13
About 2 or 3
About 6 or 7
About 9 or 10
12
By what year was Shakespeare an established and respected actor?
1592
1922
1776
1492
13
Little is known about Shakespeare's life from age 13 to age 28.
True
False
14
Shakespeare was never wealthy
and owed money to everyone.
but lived a comfortable life.
but joined a bank.
and died penniless.
15
How many children did Shakespeare have?
5
0
12
3
16
Shakespeare's father was
a wealthy businessman.
the king's favorite.
a ship's captain.
a famous actor.
17
It's believed he had to leave school at age 13 because
he died of the plague.
his father had financial trouble.
his brother had financial trouble.
his mother died of the plague.
18
What is Shakespeare's birth date?
April 1, 1964
July 4, 1776
December 7, 1941
April 23, 1564
19
What famous person did Shakespeare perform for?
Queen Elizabeth I
King Henry VIII
King George III
Queen Victoria
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What is significant about the date of Shakespeare's death?
He died on his graduation at age 52.
He died on parliament day at age 52.
He died on his birthday at age 52.
He died on his son's birthday at age 52.
