Shakespeare Post-Test

Where was William Shakespeare from?

• Australia
• England
• Germany
• Canada

Shakespeare is known throughout history as a?

• Chef
• Musician
• Writer
• Journalist

Which of the following IS a Shakespeare play?

• Mary Poppins
• Midsummer Nights Dream
• The Wizard of Oz
• The King and I

At what age did William Shakespeare become interested in theater?

• 5-7
• 10-12
• 15-17
• 20-22

Who did William Shakespeare marry?

• Jane Austen
• Anne Hathaway
• Mary Smith
• Julia Moore

How many children did William Shakespeare have?

• 4
• 5
• 1
• 3

How old was Shakespeare when he died?

• 78
• 52
• 65
• 40

When is it believed Shakespeare was born?

• May 10, 1570
• June 5, 1600
• April 23, 1564
• April 30, 1580

What is unusual about the day Shakespeare died?

• He died on his birthday.
• An earthquake occurred on his birthday.
• The Globe Theater burned down on his birthday.
• There was a solar eclipse on his birthday.

What genre of plays is Shakespeare famously known for?

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• History

• All of the above