William Shakespeare Quiz

At what age did William Shakespeare leave his family for an uncertain future in the London theater?

• 21

• 25

• 30

• 18

What was Shakespeare's occupation when he first arrived in London?

• Journeyman actor

• Director

• Manager

• Playwright

How many plays did Shakespeare average per year over the next two decades?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

What was the name of the theater company in which Shakespeare was offered an ownership position?

• The Royal Shakespeare Company

• The King's Men

• The Globe Theatre

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

At what age did Shakespeare retire and move back to Stratford?

• 50

• 55

• 52

• In his 40s

How many sonnets did Shakespeare leave behind?

• 154

• 120

• 100

• 140

What was the occupation of Shakespeare's father?

• Merchant

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Farmer

What was the population of Stratford upon Avon when Shakespeare was born?

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 1,000

• 2,000

How many different words did Shakespeare use in his published works?

• 20,000

• 15,000

• Over 30,000

• 25,000

How old was Shakespeare when he passed away?

• 52

• 50

• 54

• 48