Introduction to William Shakespeare

In what English town was William Shakespeare born?

• Reading

• London

• Stratford

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Shakespeare was born and died on...

• April 1

• April 15

• April 23

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Two consecutive lines of poetry that rhyme are called...

• dialogue

• monologue

• a couplet

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Shakespeare’s plays…

• were published in a Quarto edition

• were never officially published

• were published in a Folio edition

Answer explanation

Shakespeare's plays were published in the First Folio in 1623, which collected many of his works. The Quarto editions were earlier, but the Folio is the most significant publication of his plays.

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How many plays did William Shakespeare write that we know of?

• 154

• 54

• 37

• All of them

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 42

• 32

• 37

• 21

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 36

• 52

• 13

• 48

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 31 or 32

• 37 or 38

• 52 or 53

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What was Shakespeare's father's profession?

• glove maker

• map maker

• actor

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How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 145

• 73

• 154

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