Shakespeare's Life

In which town was William Shakespeare born?

• Cambridge

• Oxford

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

What was the name of the theatre Shakespeare built in 1599?

• The Royal Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• The London Theatre

• The Elizabethan Theatre

What was Shakespeare's company originally called?

• The Globe Players

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Royal Company

Which type of plays is NOT categorized under Shakespeare's works?

• Histories

• Comedies

• Tragedies

• Mysteries

Which play begins with a king dividing his kingdom among his daughters?

• Macbeth

• Othello

• Hamlet

• King Lear

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 100

• 154

• 300

• 200

Which period is known as Shakespeare's middle period?

• 1605-1615

• 1595-1605

• 1615-1625

• 1585-1595

What is Shakespeare most credited for in the English language?

• Writing the first dictionary

• Introducing almost 3,000 words

• Standardizing spelling

• Creating new grammar rules

Which theme is NOT commonly found in Shakespeare's plays?

• Science and technology

• The human condition

• Power and ambition

• Love and betrayal

When did Shakespeare presumably die?

• April 23, 1610

• April 23, 1616

• April 23, 1620

• April 23, 1626