William Shakespeare Quiz

In which year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1564

• 1574

• 1554

• 1584

Shakespeare was born in which town?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• Cambridge

How many plays is William Shakespeare credited with writing?

• 27

• 38

• 45

• 52

Which of the following is considered a Shakespearean tragedy?

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Much Ado About Nothing

• Hamlet

• As You Like It

Who was the monarch during most of Shakespeare’s life?

• Elizabeth I

• Henry VIII

• James I

• Charles II

Which acting company did Shakespeare primarily work with?

• The Globe Players

• The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

• The King's Men

• The Blackfriars

In which year did William Shakespeare die?

• 1612

• 1616

• 1623

• 1630

Which of these plays is part of Shakespeare's "History" genre?

• The Tempest

• Richard III

• Twelfth Night

• The Winter's Tale

What is Shakespeare’s longest play?

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

• Othello

• King Lear

Where is William Shakespeare buried?

• Westminster Abbey

• St. Paul’s Cathedral

• Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

• Canterbury Cathedral