The Life and Times of William Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• Edinburgh

What was William Shakespeare primarily known for?

• Being a philosopher

• Being a playwright and poet

• Being a king

• Being a musician

When did William Shakespeare die?

• 1616

• 1603

• 1625

• 1599

Who did William Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth I

• Jane Seymour

Name one of Shakespeare's major works.

• The Great Gatsby

• War and Peace

• Hamlet

• The Catcher in the Rye

In what year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1564

• 1542

• 1601

• 1585

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 23

• 37

• 52

• 45

What was the name of the theatre associated with Shakespeare?

• The Globe Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The Blackfriars Theatre

• The London Palladium

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Anne Boleyn

• Mary Stuart

• Elizabeth Bennet

Shakespeare's birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon, is located in which country?

• Scotland

• England

• Wales

• Ireland