William Shakespeare - fun facts

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• at least 28

• at least 38

• at least 48

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How many languages have Shakespeare’s plays been translated into?

• over 20

• over 50

• over 100

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Where are Shakespeare in the current house rankings?

• 4th

• 5th

• 6th

• 7th

How many languages has Hamlet been produced in?

• 50

• 75

• 100

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When was the first film production of a Shakespeare play made?

• 1900

• 1925

• 1950

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In the last week, the majority of Shakespeare housepoints have been awarded for...

• resilience

• integrity

• aspiration

• confidence

How many film and TV versions of Shakespeare’s plays have ever been produced?

• 210

• 310

• 410

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How much were playwrights paid for a play in Shakespeare’s time?

• about £6

• about £12

• about £18

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What did Shakespeare use to write his plays?

• a feather

• a pencil

• a highlighter

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Which Shakespeare form has the most house points?

• Year 7

• Year 8

• Year 9

• Year 10

• Year 12