Intro to Shakespeare

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What is Shakespeare's birthplace?

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Stratford-upon-Avon

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How old was Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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17

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How old was Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

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13

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True or False: Shakespeare was 8 years older than his wife when they married.

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False

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In what year was the Globe Theater constructed?

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1599

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What kind of English did Shakespeare use in his writing?

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Early Modern English

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What is the significance of Stratford-upon-Avon in relation to Shakespeare?

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It is his birthplace and a major site for Shakespearean tourism.

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What genre of plays is Shakespeare most known for?

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Tragedies, comedies, and histories.

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Name one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.

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Hamlet, Macbeth, or Romeo and Juliet.

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What is a sonnet?

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A poem of 14 lines with a specific rhyme scheme, often used by Shakespeare.