William Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Birmingham

• London

• Manchester

In which year do scholars believe William Shakespeare was born?

• 1560

• 1570

• 1564

• 1580

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• Ophelia

• Juliet

• Anne Hathaway

• Rosalind

Which theater did Shakespeare build in London?

• Shakespearean Playhouse

• West End Theatre

• Royal Opera House

• Globe Theatre

What type of plays did Shakespeare write?

• Only Tragedies

• Only Comedies

• Only Histories

• Histories, Comedies, Tragedies

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 200

• 120

• 154

• 100

When do scholars believe Shakespeare died?

• March 15th, 1616

• June 5th, 1616

• May 1st, 1616

• April 23rd, 1616

What is Shakespeare credited with introducing to the English language?

• 2,000 words

• 1,000 words

• 500 words

• 3,000 words

Which play is not considered one of Shakespeare's tragedies?

• Twelfth Night

• Macbeth

• Othello

• Hamlet

What is the most quoted book after Shakespeare's works?

• The Bible

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• Don Quixote