What do you know about Shakespeare?

What year was Shakespeare thought to be born?

• 1532
• 1564
• 1602
• 1643

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When is it believed that Shakespeare died?

• April 23,1616
• July 22,1620
• September 16, 1680
• October 31,1614

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Which monarch (king or queen) was on the throne during Shakespeare's time?

• Henry VIII
• Mary
• George
• Elizabeth

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What was Shakespeare's wife's name?

• Queen Elizabeth 
• Anne Hathaway
• Katy Perry
• Anna Kendrick

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Where was Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Avon-upon-Starford
• Avon
• Stratford

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How many children did he have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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How many words did Shakespeare create?

• 1700
• 200
• 2500
• 900

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Who performed female roles on stage?

• women
• men
• young girls
• young boys

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What did Shakespeare leave to his wife in his will?

• second best bed
• second best house
• second best watch
• second best play

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Fill in the blank:
Shakespeare wrote around _____ plays during his lifetime.

• 44
• 37
• 127
• 27

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