Unit 9 Lesson 35.9 Shakespeare

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Manchester
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• London
• Bristol

What did Shakespeare study in grammar school?

• History and politics
• Mathematics and science
• Latin and classical literature
• Art and music

What did Shakespeare do in his early twenties?

• Became an actor and writer
• Became a musician
• Became a doctor
• Became a politician

Where were many of Shakespeare's plays first presented?

• The Royal Shakespeare Company
• The National Theatre
• The West End Theatre
• The Globe Theatre

What was Shakespeare's reputation?

• Quiet and mysterious
• Arrogant and rude
• Friendly and helpful
• Outgoing and talkative

What was Shakespeare's greatest talent?

• Poetry
• Sculpture
• Acting
• Painting

What did Shakespeare have a deep understanding of?

• Mathematics and science
• Human behavior and emotions
• History and politics
• Art and music

What are some of Shakespeare's most popular plays?

• Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
• King Lear and Macbeth
• The Tempest and Othello
• As You Like It and Twelfth Night

What are some of the themes that Shakespeare wrote about?

• Mathematics, science, and technology
• History, politics, and religion
• Art, music, and literature
• Love, jealousy, power, ambition, hatred, and fear

What is Shakespeare best known for?

• His painting
• His plays
• His acting
• His poetry