Shakespeare Quiz Year 8 Flashcards

1

When was Shakespeare born?

1575
1618
1564
1616

2

Which of these plays didn't Shakespeare write?

The Winters Tale
Midsummer Nights Dream
Away
Macbeth

3

Shakespeare named his son...

Hamnet
Jacob
James
Hamlet

4

How old was Shakespeare when he got married?

20
18
15
16

5

How did they create the sound of thunder at the theatre?

Blast a canonball into the sky
Tap on microphones under the stage
Get the groundlings to stomp
Roll a canonball under the stage

6

If an audience member didn't like the play, what could they do?

Throw mouldy shoes, dirty clothes etc at the actors.
Throw rocks at the actors
Throw rotten fruit at the actors
Slash the seats

7

A popular activity of his time was which of these?

Swimming across the Thames River
Rabbit Shooting Competition
Songwriting Festivals
Bear-baiting

8

Who was his wife?

Anne Hathaway
Annie Hathaway
Susanna Shakespeare
Harriet Holloway

9

Why did Shakespeare write on his tombstone "A curse to those who disturb my bones"

He was superstitous that witches would take his bones
People believed in curses, so would leave his grave in peace
Before he died he thought he had been cursed.
He wanted to be buried not cremated

10

Who was the monarch when Shakespeare was born?

King James
King Henry
Queen Elizabeth 1
Queen Mary 1

11

How many plays did he write?

56
48
37
22

12

What year did Shakespeare die?

1636
1616
1617
1564

13

Are you enjoying learning about Shakespeare?

Yes
Hate it
Not really
Love it!

14

What kind of stage was The Globe Theatre?

Thrust
Arena
Proscenium Arch
Transverse

15

Why do his plays feature ghosts and witches?

They existed in Shakespeare's time and witches were killed.
People believed strongly in the power of the supernatural.

Shakespeare Quiz Year 8

Questions 15

Shakespeare Quiz Year 8

Questions 15