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All about Billy, his time period and his artistic tombstone
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How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
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2
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Why is Shakespeare called "The Bard" ?
Because he is the greatest poet of all time
Because that is his middle name
Because he was a burden to many people
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What was Shakespeare's original acting troupe called?
The Lord Admiral's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
Shakespeare's Men
All of the Horses and All of the Men
4
Which of the following phrases by would Shakespeare say to someone leaving the room?
Skedaddle!
Be Gone!
Good Riddance!
Peace Out!
5
Who is Shakespeare's arch nemesis?
Christopher Christopher
Christopher Marlowe
Christopher Robin
Chris Marlow
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What was Shakespeare's father's job?
A butcher
A local merchant
A teacher
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What did actors get paid in the 1500s?
It depended on attendance
3 pence per hour
5 pence per show
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Which main concern would English teachers have today with Shakespearean language?
Shakespeare did not use grammar, spelling, or punctuation
Shakespeare wrote about scandalous acts
Shakespeare wrote long paragraphs
9
When did Shakespeare die?
He never died, just like Tupac and Biggie
April 23rd
April 25th
April 8th
10
Which play are we reading this year?
Hamlet
Macbeth
A Mid-Summer Night's Dream
Romeo and Juliet
11
When did The Globe usually show performances?
Only on Saturdays
Only at night
Only during the day
12
Which theatre did Shakespeare create himself?
The Theatre
The Rose
The Swan
The Globe
13
Which child of Shakespeare's passed away young?
Hamnet
Judy
Hamlet
Judith
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What does it say on Shakespeare's tombstone?
Whomever touches the grave will be cursed forever
Please move this gravestone to the beach
April 23-April 23
R.I.P Billy Shake
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What was unique about plays in the 1500s?
Every actor had to have a college degree
Young boys and men played the female roles
The had lavish costumes and sets
16
Where were the most expensive seats in the theatre?
Behind and above the actors
Front row
In the right balcony
17
What did King James make Shakespeare change his group's name to?
The James Men
The King's Squad
The King's Men
He did not make him change it
18
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Anne Smith
Anne Frank
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When is Shakespeare's birthday?
April 13th
April 23rd
April 25th
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Where is Shakespeare originally from?
London, England
Stanford, NJ
Stratford-Upon-Avon, Scotland
Stratford-Upon-Avon, England
21
How long did actors have to practice for a new show?
3 days
3 months
3 weeks
22
After Queen Elizabeth passed, who became king?
King Edward II
King William IV
King James I
23
Which playwright died young because he was involved in a bar fight?
William Shakespeare
Christopher Marlowe
Judith Young
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Why were the years 1585-1592 considered "lost years"?
Shakespeare got lost on a journey to London
Shakespeare created a play called "The Lost Years"
There is no record of Shakespeare's whereabouts
