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Shakespeare Trivia
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Trivia about the life of Shakespeare.
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True or False: There were no copyright laws in Shakespeare's time.
False
True
2
When did Shakespeare died?
April 23, 1564
April 23, 1616
April 23, 1606
April 23, 1584
3
Who was Shakespeare married to?
Elizabeth Bennett
Anne Hathaway
Viola Duncan
Juliet Montague
4
How many sonnets (poems) did Shakespeare write?
54
254
137
154
5
What was the name of the theatre where Shakespeare performed most of his work?
The Globe
The Swan
The River
The Rose
6
What did Shakespeare leave his wife in his will?
Money
A watch
A play
A bed
7
True or False: Shakespeare acted as well as wrote plays.
False
True
8
True or False: Shakespeare's plays were all completely original.
True
False
9
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
London
Venice
Oxford
10
Anne Hathaway was older than Shakespeare.
True
False
11
Which of the following words did Shakespeare invent?
soldier
shouted
simplistic
swagger
12
What is written on Shakespeare's tombstone?
A poem
A blessing
A prayer
A curse
13
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
7
47
27
37
14
Which of the following words did Shakespeare invent?
assassination
amused
annoying
awkward
15
When was Shakespeare born?
April, 1221
April, 2001
April, 1799
April, 1564
16
Where did Shakespeare spend most of his life as a playwright?
Oxford
Venice
London
Stratford-upon-Avon
17
At what age Shakespeare got married?
17
16
18
19
18
Who was the monarch (king or queen) when Shakespeare was alive?
Charles II
Henry V
Edward III
Elizabeth I
