Shakespeare's Bio-Sphere

Some historians state that William Shakespeare's birth and death dates are

• on Christmas Day

• on April 23rd

• exactly 90 years apart

• on Halloween

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What was Shakespeare's wife's name?

• Anne Hutchinson

• Mary Humphries

• Mary Tutor

• Anne Hathaway

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After moving to London, Will joined an acting company called

• The Merry Men of Windsor

• The Guards of the Tower

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• Queen Elizabeth's Acting Company

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Which of the following statements is true about the original Globe Theater?

• It could hold an audience of 3,000 people.

• The original theater was destroyed in a flood and was rebuilt.

• Performances were only held at night.

• All of the choices are true.

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Shakespeare is credited (by most historians) for writing

• 154 sonnets and 37 plays

• 123 sonnets and 24 plays

• 198 sonnets and 57 plays

• 111 sonnets and 22 plays

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Which of the following plays are Shakespearean comedies?

• Othello

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• All of these plays are Shakespearean comedies.

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Which type of Shakespearean plays are his most famous?

• The History Plays

• The Comedy Plays

• The Tragedy Plays

• The Supernatural Plays

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How old was William Shakespeare when he died?

• 32

• 52

• 42

• 62

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Some of the questions in this quiz are about some of the words and phrases you will hear in a Shakespearean play. Let's see how many you already know. What does "anon" mean?

• soon

• never

• anonymous

• forever

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If one character calls another a "knave," he is

• complimenting him on how he's dressed.

• telling him he is brave, like a knight.

• showing him affection by calling him a brother.

• insulting him and saying he's a dishonest person.

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