Shakespeare Quiz

During Shakespeare's career, which of the following monarchs ruled England? (Choose all that apply)

• Henry VIII

• Elizabeth I

• James I

• Charles I

What is the name of the theatre that is most closely associated with William Shakespeare?

• The Rose Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• The Swan Theatre

• The Curtain Theatre

Who made up the audience at the Globe Theatre? (Choose all that apply)

• Only wealthy nobility

• Wealthy patrons who sat in private boxes

• Groundlings who stood in the pit around the stage (often called the "penny stinkards")

• Women (although their presence was less common)

The Globe Theatre was a famous playhouse in Elizabethan London associated with which playwright/s?

• Christopher Marlowe

• William Shakespeare

• Ben Jonson

• All of the above

What was the profession of William Shakespeare's father?

• Baker

• Blacksmith

• Glover (made gloves)

• Merchant

William Shakespeare died in what year?

• 1585

• 1603

• 1616

• 1664

The Globe Theatre was a special place where many of Shakespeare's plays were shown. What is one unique feature of its design?

• It had a permanent roof.

• It was a large, enclosed building.

• It was an open-air theatre, partially circular.

• It had multiple stages for elaborate set changes.

Which of the following is NOT a genre of play that William Shakespeare wrote?

• Comedy

• Tragedy

• Science Fiction

• History

At the age of 18, William Shakespeare's wife Anne Hathaway was how many years older than William?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 8 years

• They were the same age

We don't have definitive proof, but it is believed William Shakespeare attended what type of school?

• University

• Private Academy

• Grammar School (focused on Latin and classics)

• He was homeschooled