William Shakespeare

In which year was The Tempest first performed?

• 1620

• 1607

• 1611

• 1616

How many plays had William Shakespeare written by the year 1611?

• 35

• 20

• 30

• 40

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Cambridge

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• London

What was William Shakespeare's father's profession?

• Blacksmith

• Glove maker

• Baker

• Carpenter

How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

In which year did Shakespeare move to London?

• 1592

• 1580

• 1585

• 1590

Which acting company did Shakespeare join in 1594?

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Globe Theater Company

• The Royal Shakespeare Company

Where were Shakespeare's plays produced?

• The Globe Theater

• The National Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The West End Theater

What type of language did Shakespeare use in his dramas?

• Delicate and elevated poetry

• Casual and colloquial

• Highly technical and scientific

• Simple and straightforward

When did Shakespeare leave London to retire to his home in Stratford?

• 1605

• 1608

• 1610

• 1612