The Bard's Legacy: A Quiz on Shakespeare

In what year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1534

• 1564

• 1616

• 1642

Which town in England is Shakespeare's birthplace?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• Cambridge

How many plays is Shakespeare generally acknowledged to have written?

• 23

• 37

• 52

• 45

Which of the following genres does Shakespeare's work NOT include?

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Histories

• Science Fiction

What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth I

• Jane Seymour

Which of the following plays is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?

• As You Like It

• The Comedy of Errors

• Hamlet

• Twelfth Night

Shakespeare's influence extends beyond literature and theatre, impacting which of the following areas?

• Modern psychology

• The English language

• Legal studies

• All of the above

What is the name of the theatre associated with Shakespeare?

• The Globe Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The National Theatre

• The Old Vic

Shakespeare is often referred to as the Bard of...

• London

• Avon

• Oxford

• England

A Standard Sheet of printer paper is referred to as?

• Folio

• Octavo

• 16th

• Quarto