Intro to Shakespeare

Why is Shakespeare called the "Bard of Avon"?

• he was born on the river Avon

• he was a poet from Stratford-upon-Avon

• his father is from Avon

• he married a Bard

Most of Shakespeare's plays were performed at this theater.

• The Rose

• The Wang

• The Globe

• Stratford Theater

For what audience was Shakespeare's plays written?

• the poor- he gave free performances

• The Queen only

• Royalty only

• regular folk who paid admission to see the plays

Who were the groundlings?

• peasants who got in for free

• the stage crew

• poor people who paid 1 cent to stand on the ground

• animals used as props

Who was the ruler of the England during Shakespeare's time?

• Queen Mary I

• King Richard II

• Liz Hathaway

• Queen Elizabeth I

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Anne Williams

• Mary Elizabeth

• Liz Stromberg

In what years was Shakespeare alive?

• 1560-1650

• 1564-1616

• 1616-1702

• 1892-1945

We believe Shakespeare's birthday to be April 23 because we have records of Shakespeare's:

• baptism

• birth certificate

• death

• preschool records

Where was Shakespeare born?

• London

• Paris

• Verona

• Stratford-upon-Avon

How many children did Shakespeare have?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 3