William Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Birmingham

• Manchester

In which year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1600

• 1456

• 1560

• 1616

What was the name of the acting company William Shakespeare was part of?

• Royal Players

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

• King's Troupe

• Globe Performers

Where did Shakespeare settle and retire?

• Stratford

• Manchester

• Birmingham

• London

Which of the following plays was NOT written by Shakespeare?

• Hamlet

• Othello

• King Lear

• Macbeth

What is the nickname often used for William Shakespeare?

• The Scottish Bard

• The English National Poet

• The French Playwright

• The Italian Dramatist

How many children did William Shakespeare have with Anne Hathaway?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

Which theatre was popular for Shakespeare's plays?

• Shakespearean Playhouse

• West End Theatre

• Royal Theatre

• Globe Theatre

What are the Lost years in Shakespeare's life referred to as?

• The Hidden Era

• The Forgotten Decade

• The Mysterious Period

• The Lost Years

Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's early plays?

• The Taming of the Shrew

• Richard the Third

• Romeo and Juliet

• Hamlet