William Shakespeare

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London
• Birmingham
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Manchester

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When was he born?

• April 23, 1500

• April 21, 1546

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1616

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When did Shakespeare die?

• April 23, 1616

• August 23, 1614

• July 23, 1617

• April 26, 1600

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Shakespeare was the father of _____ children.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What did Shakespeare leave to his wife in his will?

• Nothing

• An empty grave

• His manuscripts

• His second best bed

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 46

• 50

• 38

• 25

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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 154

• 175

• 101

• 222

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Shakespeare wrote the following types of plays:

• Tragedy, Comedy and History

• Comedy and Romance

• Drama and History

• Romance, History, and Drama

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The first collected edition of Shakespeare's works was called _______.

• Wordsmith

• The First Folio

• The Works of Shakespeare

• Histories, Comedies, and Tragedies

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What is Shakespeare's nickname?

• Will.i.am

• Biddle the Bard

• The Bard

• Willy

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