1 - Exploring Shakespeare: A Quiz on His Life and Works

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Cambridge

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• London

What school is believed to have educated Shakespeare?

• King's School

• Stratford College

• Oxford University

• London Academy

What year did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?

• 1590

• 1585

• 1577

• 1582

What was the name of Shakespeare's son who died?

• Hamnet

• John

• Edward

• George

Which theatre did Shakespeare build in 1599?

• The London Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• The Queen's Theatre

• The Royal Theatre

What was the original name of Shakespeare's company?

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Royal Company

• The Globe Players

What type of plays did Shakespeare write?

• Comedies, tragedies, and histories

• Histories and musicals

• Comedies and operas

• Tragedies and histories

Which play is known for the phrase 'slings and arrows'?

• The Tempest

• Romeo and Juliet

• As You Like It

• Hamlet

Which play features a king dividing his kingdom among his daughters?

• Hamlet

• Othello

• King Lear

• Macbeth

During which period did Shakespeare write 'Twelfth Night'?

• Early period

• Renaissance period

• Middle period

• Later period