Shakespeare background

Question 1

He is known for writing plays and ______________________

Accepted Answer

sonnets

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be found in theatres during Shakespeare's time?

Accepted Answer

women

Question 3

What is the name of the theatre that Shakepeare is associated with?

Accepted Answer

Globe

Question 4

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

37

Question 5

T or F: Shakespeare's plays are quoted more than the Bible.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Who were the Groundlings?

Accepted Answer

poor people who couldn't afford a seat at a play

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of plays that Shakespeare wrote

Accepted Answer

dramas

Question 8

In Shakepeare's English, wherefore means

Accepted Answer

why?

Question 9

About how many words did Shakespeare introduce into the English language?

Accepted Answer

3,000

Question 10

Which of the following was NOT written by Shakespeare?

Accepted Answer

Les Miserable

Question 11

Shakespeare lived from 1564 until what year?

Accepted Answer

1616

Question 12

Who was the Queen of England while Shakespeare was writing his plays?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 13

He was born in what city?

Accepted Answer

Stratford Upon Avon

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