Shakespeare Bio Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Cambridge

• Oxford

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

What significant event in Shakespeare's childhood could have drastically shortened his life?

• A local war

• A severe famine

• An outbreak of the plague

• A fire in his family home

What was Shakespeare's father's profession?

• A glove maker

• A blacksmith

• A teacher

• A merchant

How did Shakespeare's marriage to Anne Hathaway come about?

• It was a love match

• It was rushed due to Anne's pregnancy

• They eloped

• It was arranged by their families

What was a significant factor in Shakespeare's move to London?

• He was following a romantic interest

• He was pursuing a career in acting and writing

• He was escaping the law

• He was seeking education

Which of the following plays was NOT mentioned as having its first performance at the Globe Theatre?

• The Tempest

• Othello

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

What tragic event occurred at the Globe Theatre in 1613?

• It was demolished by the government

• It was destroyed by a flood

• It burned down

• It collapsed during a performance

What is believed to be Shakespeare's last play?

• Macbeth

• King Lear

• Othello

• The Tempest

Where did Shakespeare spend his final years?

• Cambridge

• Oxford

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

Which publication ensured the survival of many of Shakespeare's plays?

• The Shakespeare Codex

• The Second Folio

• The First Folio

• The Complete Works of Shakespeare