How much do you know about Shakespeare?

What did Shakespeare's dad do for a living?

• He made hats.

• He made shoes.

• He made gloves.

• He made jewelry.

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How many kids did Shakespeare and his wife have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What was wrong with Shakespeare's career choice.

• It was not a prestigious profession.

• It was illegal.

• It was against his religion.

• It never made him any money.

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What t genres are Shakespeare's plays divided into?

Select all that apply.

• Histories

• Tragedies

• Romances

• Comedies

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What feature about Richard III did Shakespeare NOT make up? (Despite many people thinking he did)

• Richard III had 6 fingers on one hand.

• Richard III was missing a toe.

• Richard III had one arm shorter than the other.

• Richard III had a crooked spine.

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Where did Shakespeare move and become an actor and playwright?

• London

• Stratford-upon Avon

• Edinburgh

• Paris

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What insulting name did some people call Shakespeare?

• Shake-Scorn

• Shake-Scene

• Shake-Scum

• Shake-Spirit

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Many people believe History Plays were written to...

• teach illiterate people about events.

• entertain rulers and the wealthy.

• encourage uprisings and revolution.

• keep the masses in line and obedient.

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Tragedies focus on...

• the choices and downfalls of the characters.

• the misfortunes and bad luck of characters.

• the sadness and darkness in everyday life.

• the dramatic, tragic events throughout history.

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True or False:

Most scholars believe that Shakespeare collaborated with other writers when creating his plays.

• True

• False

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