William Shakespeare Quiz

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth Barnfield

• Mary Arden

• Judith Quiney

In which year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1564

• 1566

• 1568

• 1570

In what year did Shakespeare die?

• 1610

• 1612

• 1614

• 1616

Which university did Shakespeare attend?

• Oxford University

• Cambridge University

• He did not attend university

• University of London

Which famous playwright was Shakespeare's contemporary and rival?

• Christopher Marlowe

• Ben Jonson

• Thomas Kyd

• John Webster

Shakespeare was born and raised in which town?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• Bristol

In which year was the Globe Theatre built?

• 1594

• 1599

• 1601

• 1605

Shakespeare's plays are divided into three main categories. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Tragedies

• Histories

• Romances

• Comedies

Which of these is NOT a common theme in Shakespeare's plays?

• Love

• Betrayal

• Revenge

• Space exploration

What was the name of the theatre company Shakespeare belonged to?

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Admiral's Men

• The Queen's Men