Biography: William Shakespeare

What is William Shakespeare widely regarded as?

• A celebrated musician

• A renowned politician

• A famous scientist

• The greatest dramatist of all time

When is William Shakespeare believed to have been born?

• April 23, 1564

• May 1, 1564

• June 15, 1564

• July 4, 1564

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth I

• Joan Shakespeare

How many plays is Shakespeare credited with writing?

• 42

• 50

• 25

• 37

What was the name of the acting company Shakespeare was a part of?

• The King's Men

• The Queen's Players

• The Royal Troupe

• The Globe Actors

Which of the following is NOT a Shakespearean tragedy?

• Othello

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• The Tempest

What is the name of Shakespeare's famous theater?

• The Elizabethan Playhouse

• The Stratford Stage

• The Royal Theater

• The Globe Theater

Which of these plays is considered a Shakespearean comedy?

• Macbeth

• Julius Caesar

• King Lear

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

What is the term used for the period in Shakespeare's life where no records exist?

• The Silent Era

• The Dark Ages

• The Forgotten Decade

• The Lost Years

Which of the following words is attributed to Shakespeare's invention?

• Telephone

• Computer

• Internet

• Downstairs