William Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Birmingham

• Manchester

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

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What was William Shakespeare's occupation?

• Engineer

• Chef

• Doctor

• Playwright, actor and poet

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Which of the following plays is NOT written by William Shakespeare?

• Macbeth

• Romeo and Juliet

• Pride and Prejudice

• Hamlet

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How many siblings did William Shakespeare have?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• 6

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Where did William Shakespeare live with his family?

• Henley Street

• Wall Street

• Broadway

• Main Street

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Who did William Shakespeare marry?

• Ophelia

• Rosalind

• Juliet

• Anne Hathaway

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What is the name of William Shakespeare's daughter?

• Desdemona

• Ophelia

• Susanna

• Juliet

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Which acting company was William Shakespeare part of?

• Royal Shakespeare Company

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

• Globe Theatre Troupe

• Stratford Players

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Who typically played women's roles in acting companies during Shakespeare's time?

• Elders

• Women

• Men

• Young boys

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Which of the following is NOT an early play by William Shakespeare?

• The Merchant of Venice

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Richard III

• The Taming of the Shrew

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