Shakespeare's Life and Works Flashcards

1

William shakespeare was reportedly born and died on what day?

August 19
April 15
April 23
May 17

2

In which play would you find the following quote? "Rest, rest, perturbed spirit."

Hamlet
King Lear
Macbeth
Julius Caesar

3

Where was Shakespeare born and retired in?

Newcastle-under-Lyme
Stratford-on-Avon
Oxford
London

4

What London theater is most associated with Shakespeare's plays?

The Globe Theater
The Cat and Cow
The Strand
The Paramount

5

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Men and boys were the only actors in Shakespeare's plays.
Shakespeare remained poor throughout his lifetime.
Shakespeare became a famous actor in 1600.
Henry V is said to be the first play he wrote.

6

In which play would you find a character called Lady Capulet?

Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
As You Like It
King Lear

7

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

38
39
36
37

8

Where was Shakespeare buried?

In the Holy Trinity Church
both of the above
In London
In Stratford

9

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

Helen Hunt
Jennifer Lopez
Anne Hathaway
Angelina Jollie

10

Shakespeare's son was named?

Henry
Hamnet
Prospero
Lear

11

How many children did Shakespeare have?

1
2
4
3

12

Are there any people directly related to Shakespeare nowadays?

No
Yes, but only a few
Only Judith Shakespeare's descedants
Yes, and a lot.

13

In which play would you find the quote? "A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life."

King Lear
Romeo and Juliet
Macbeth
Midsummer Night's Dream

14

How old was Shakespeare when he died?

54
52
55
53

15

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

None
About 100
About 154
About 200

Shakespeare's Life and Works

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Shakespeare's Life and Works

Questions 15