Shakespeare 101

Question 1

Who did Shakespeare marry?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 2

What happened to the Globe Theater in 1613-1614?

Accepted Answer

There was a fire

Question 3

What types of texts did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

Poems & Plays

Question 4

Who were the "groundlings"?

Accepted Answer

a spectator who stood in the pit of an Elizabethan theater

Question 5

Where was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratsford-Avon

Question 6

How much was charged to see a play at the Globe Theater?

Accepted Answer

1 penny

Question 7

Shakespeare attended college

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which of these plays did Shakespeare NOT write?

Accepted Answer

A Streetcar Named Desire

Question 9

What was the name of the theater that Shakespeare's plays were performed at?

Accepted Answer

The Globe

Question 10

What did Shakespeare leave his wife?

Accepted Answer

The 2nd best bed

Question 11

In what year was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 12

Shakespeare's first name was?

Accepted Answer

William

Question 13

Shakespeare had which distinguishing physical characteristics?

Accepted Answer

All of the these

Question 14

How many children did Shakespeare have?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 15

Who was the ruler of England when Shakespeare was born?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth 1

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