Macbeth - Life and characters

William Shakespeare was born on:

• April 23, 1492

• April 21, 1939

• April 23, 1564

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William Shakespeare died on:

• April 23, 1552

• April 21, 1942

• April 23, 1616

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Shakespeare went to school in:

• London, receiving a contemporary education

• Stratford grammar school, receiving a classical education

• Aix en Provence, studying French and Latin

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These actors/actresses were typically chosen for the roles in Shakespeare's plays:

• Young boys and girls attending Shakespeare's drama school

• Young ladies and men from Dublin.

• Men and young boys.

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Shakespeare's theater company was known as:

• The Queen's Troupe

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

• Vegabonds on the Stage

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Theater companies relied upon wealthy people to support their work. Which royals supported the work of Shakespeare's theater group?

• Queen Elizabeth and King James

• Queen Mary and King Charles II (2nd)

• King James and King Charles IV (4th)

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What are the categories of the plays by William Shakespeare?

• Mysteries, histories, dramas, and love stories

• Political, classical, tragedies, and societal

• Histories, comedies, tragedies, and romance

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William Shakespeare married:

• Mary Arden

• Anne Hathaway

• Henrietta Comdell

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Shakespeare and his wife had _____ children.

• 4

• 8

• 3

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Shakespeare's _________ ________ died at age _____.

• daughter Judith / 10

• son John / 11

• son Hamnet / 11

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