Shakespeare Introduction

In what city was Shakespeare born?

• London

• Birmingham

• Stratford

• York

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In what year was Shakespeare born?

• 1572

• 1615

• 1499

• 1564

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Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• Rebecca Putnam

• Mary Scott

• Anna Hardwicke

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How many children did William Shakespeare have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

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What was his theatre called?

• The Globe

• The Curtain

• The Rose

• Blackfriars

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Shakespeare's plays are categorized in what 3 genres?

• Comedy, Romance, Drama
• Tragedy, Romance, Action
• Comedy, Tragedy, History
• Romance, Horror, Drama

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Why did men play women's roles in Shakespeare's plays?

• because theaters were too dirty and dangerous
• because it was against the law for women to be onstage
• because women did not like the theater
• because women were busy being mothers 

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Shakespeare's father was a glove maker. 

• True
• False

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In 1603 Shakespeare's acting company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men, became the King's Men. Which king was their patron?

• George III

• James I

• Edward III

• Henry VIII

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How many unique words or phrases did Shakespeare add to the English language?

• more than 1500
• more than 500
• dozens
• more than 100

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