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An introduction to Shakespeare!

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A high school English quiz to introduce students to Shakespeare.

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1
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
54
84
44
68
2
Which of the follow facts is INCORRECT?
He was a poet.
He was an actor.
He was a businessman.
He was a scholar.
3
Which of the following phrases came from Shakespeare?
My good opinion once lost, is lost forever
Be cruel to be kind
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened
It is better to have loved and lost
4
Which of the following words did Shakespeare NOT invent?
Puke
Housekeeping
Joker
Laughable
5
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Kendrick
Anne Hathaway
Annie Hathaway
Anne Heartway
6
Which era did Shakespeare write in?
The Elizabethan Era
The Regency era
The Jacobean era
The Victorian era
7
What is the definition of legacy?
The speech given at a funeral
What you leave behind after you die
Your final resting place
Your family and friends
8
What did he leave to his wife after he died?
A cloak that was his mother's
A pipe he used to smoke from
A bed
His bed pan
9
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratfiorde town
Stratis Avon
London
Stratford-Upon-Avon
10
What was the name of Shakespeare's son?
Will
Hamlot
Hamnet
Hamlet
11
Which of the following movies is an adaptation of a Shakespeare play?
The Lion King
Clueless
10 Things I Hate About You
My fair lady
12
Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's plays?
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Merry Wives of Windsor
King Lear
13
How many words in the English language were added by Shakespeare?
4000
1700
1900
800
14
When was Shakespeare born?
Around the 23rd of March, 1884.
Around the 23rd of March, 1564.
Around the 23rd of April, 1564.
Around the 23rd of April, 1784.