William Shakespeare background Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• Manchester

• Birmingham

In which year do scholars believe Shakespeare was born?

• 1570

• 1564

• 1560

• 1558

Where did Shakespeare build the largest open-air amphitheater?

• London

• Birmingham

• Manchester

• Stratford-upon-Avon

What was the name of Shakespeare's company when King James became its patron?

• The King's Men

• The Merry Wives of Windsor

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Globe Theatre

Which of the following is not a type of Shakespeare play?

• Musicals

• Tragic Comedies

• Tragedies

• Histories

During which period did Shakespeare write classic comedies like Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night?

• Middle Period

• Late Period

• Early Period

• Final Period

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 154

• 200

• 120

• 100

What is Shakespeare credited with introducing to the English language?

• 500 words

• 1,000 words

• 2,000 words

• 3,000 words

When is the believed date of Shakespeare's death?

• March 15, 1616

• May 1, 1616

• April 23, 1616

• June 10, 1616

What is the most quoted writing after the Bible?

• Shakespeare's Novels

• Shakespeare's Sonnets

• Shakespeare's Plays

• Shakespeare's Poems