Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon, England

• London, England

• Oxford, England

• Cambridge, England

What subjects did Shakespeare study at the local grammar school?

• Latin, literature, and history

• Mathematics, science, and art

• Philosophy, music, and drama

• Geography, biology, and chemistry

Who did William Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth I

• Catherine of Aragon

Which acting company did Shakespeare become a part of?

• Lord Chamberlain’s Men

• The Globe Theatre Company

• The Royal Shakespeare Company

• The King's Players

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 39

• 25

• 50

• 60

What type of works, besides plays, did Shakespeare write?

• Sonnets and long narrative poems

• Novels and short stories

• Essays and biographies

• Diaries and letters

When did William Shakespeare die?

• April 23, 1616

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1564

• April 26, 1616