William Shakespeare Background Info

Which of the following are not primary sources of information on William Shakespeare?

• His works

• Government reports

• Legal/church documents

When was William Shakespeare ALLEGEDY born?

• April 23, 1654

• April 23, 1954

• April 23, 1564

• April 64, 1523

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• Paris

• Leeds

Who is his wife?

• Elizabeth Smith

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Kate Middleton

How old was Shakespeare and Hathaway when they got married?

• 26(S) & 18(H)

• 21(S) & 26(H)

• 24(S) & 16(H)

• 18(S) & 26(H)

How many kids did Shakespeare and his wife have in the year 1597?

• 2

• 3

• 1

• 4

Answer explanation

Before August 11, 1596, he had three children. One, however, died when they were 11.

Which one of Shakespeare's children died when they were 11?

• Susanna

• Hamnet

• Judith

Where was the Globe Theatre located?

• Manchester, England

• London, England

• Glasgow, England

• Liverpool, England

What happened to the Globe Theatre in 1613

• Closed its doors forever

• Was renamed the Orb Theatre

• Was turned into a market

• Burned down

Answer explanation

The original Globe Theatre burned to the ground when a cannon shot during a performance of Henry VIII ignited the thatched roof of the gallery.

When did Shakespeare ALLEGEDY die?

• April 23, 1616

• April 16, 2323

• April 1, 1616

• April 23, 1916