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Why don't we know very much about Shakespeare's life?

• We don't have very many official records from his life.

• Shakespeare didn't want his fame to ruin his life, so he kept his personal life a secret.

• "Shakespeare" was actually more than more person.

• Shakespeare kept a low profile because some of his plays were very controversial.

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Where was Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• Wales

• Dover

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When was Shakespeare supposedly born?

• April 23, 1564

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1654

• April 26, 1654

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What was Shakespeare's highest level of education?

• 7th grade

• high school diploma

• Master's degree in literature

• We don't know for sure, but probably no college.

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Who did Shakespeare get married to?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth Windsor

• Victoria Surray

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How many children did Shakespeare have?

• Shakespeare didn't have any children.

• One child named Hamlet

• Two children - William Jr. and John

• Three children - Susanna, Judith, and Hamnet

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What else did Shakespeare do besides write plays and poetry?

• He was also an actor.

• He was also a leather merchant.

• He was also a carpenter.

• He was also a bookseller.

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What was unusual about the day Shakespeare died?

• He died in his sleep.

• He had received a good report from his doctor.

• He died on the opening day of Romeo and Juliet

• He died on his birthday.

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What did he leave to his wife in his will?

• His second best bed.

• Their house and all of his wealth.

• All of his debt.

• Nothing.

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What was the general feeling towards plays during this time?

• Theatre had an unsavory reputation.

• Actors were well respected with celebrity status.

• Playwrights were considered prestigious entertainers.

• Plays were considered entertainment only the wealthy could afford.

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