Shakespeare Background Quiz

When was William Shakespeare born?

• 1590

• 1461

• 1564

• 1782

How many children did he have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When were performances held?

• Morning

• After Dark

• Afternoon

Which part of a play was the most elaborate?

• sets

• costumes

• makeup

• lighting

What color was illegal for the lower classes to wear?

• blue

• red

• purple

• black

Where were most of Shakespeare's plays performed?

• Buckingham Palace

• the town square

• Shakespeare's home

• Globe Theatre

Who played the female roles?

• young girls

• old women

• young boys

• old men

How many acts did all Shakespeare's plays have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who were the 2 rulers who ruled during Shakespeare's time?

• Elizabeth I

• George III

• Henry VIII

• James I

When did Shakespeare die?

• April 23, 1562

• April 23, 1616

• April 3, 1802

• April 3, 1485