Shakespeare

In what city was Shakespeare born?

• London

• Birmingham

• Stratford

• York

In what year was Shakespeare born?

• 1572

• 1615

• 1499

• 1564

Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• Rebecca Putnam

• Mary Scott

• Anna Hardwicke

Shakespeare's plays are categorized in what 3 genres?

• Comedy, Romance, Drama

• Tragedy, Romance, Action

• Comedy, Tragedy, History

• Romance, Horror, Drama

Why did men play women's roles in Shakespeare's plays?

• because theaters were too dirty and dangerous

• because it was against the law for women to be onstage

• because women did not like the theater

• because women were busy being mothers 

Shakespeare's father was a glove maker. 

• True

• False

In 1603 Shakespeare's acting company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men, became the King's Men. Which king was their patron?

• George III

• James I

• Edward III

• Henry VIII

How many unique words or phrases did Shakespeare add to the English language?

• more than 1500

• more than 500

• dozens

• more than 100

What group of actors did Shakespeare work with first in his career?

• The Queen's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The King's Actors

• The Queen's Acting Company

What event happens at the end of most of Shakespeare's comedies?

• marriage

• an execution

• birth of a child

• a funny joke