Reading Quiz - William Shakespeare (Biographical)

What is the name of Shakespeare's hometown?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• Bourton-on-the-Water

• Stratford-upon-Thames

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In what year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1502

• 1564

• 1632

• 1712

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What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?

• Local farmer

• Glove-maker and wool trader

• School teacher

• An actor

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At what age did Shakespeare probably leave school?

• 13

• 15

• 17

• 20

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Where did Shakespeare spend most of his time as an adult?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• New Place

• On tour with his plays

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What was the name of the theatre company Shakespeare was part-owner of?

• The Queen's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Globe Theatre

• The Rose Theatre

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Shakespeare wrote 154 of these poems

• Haikus

• Villanelles

• Odes

• Sonnets

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