Shakespeare's Life

Approximately how many plays and poems did Shakespeare write?

• 38 plays and 150 poems

• 200 plays and 38 poems

• 60 plays and 100 poems

• 10 plays and 10 poems

In what centuries did Shakespeare live?

• 19th-20th centuries (1800s-1900s)

• 12th-13th centuries (1100s-1200s)

• 16th-17th centuries (1500s-1600s)

• He wasn't real, so he never truly lived

Which two places in England did William Shakespeare spend most of his time?

• Clacton-on-Sea and Cambridge

• Stratford-upon-Avon and London

• Southend-on-Sea and London

• Stratford-upon-Avon and Ipswich

Which modern-day actress shares a name with Shakespeare's wife?

• Lindsay Lohan

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth Banks

• Emma Watson

What was the name of William Shakespeare's only son?

• Hamlet

• James

• John

• Hamnet

What was the name of the acting company that Shakespeare worked for?

• King Chamberlain and his Men

• Lord of Sussex Troupe

• The King's Group

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

What is the name of the theater where most of Shakespeare's plays were performed?

• The Globe Theater

• The World Theater

• The Great Playhouse

• Scotland Yard Theater

What were the two main options for how you could view a Shakespearean play?

• Stand in a covered area far away or sit up close

• Stand uncovered or sit in a covered balcony

• Sit in an uncovered or covered area of the playhouse

• Standing uncovered was the only option

Who were the original actors that performed the roles in Shakespeare's plays?

• All men or boys, even the female roles

• A mix of men and women depending on the role

• Acrobats and other circus people

• All women and girls, even the male roles

How did Shakespeare NOT earn his money while he was alive?

• Acting in plays

• Writing plays

• Writing sonnets

• Partnering with an acting company