Shakespeare's Early Days Quiz

In what year was William Shakespeare baptized?

• 1558

• 1572

• 1564

• 1582

What was the occupation of Shakespeare's father, John?

• Carpenter

• Baker

• Glover

• Blacksmith

Who did Shakespeare marry in 1582?

• Mary Arden

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth I

• Catherine of Aragon

What was the name of Shakespeare's son who died at the age of 11?

• Hamnet

• Edmund

• Henry

• Richard

Which company did Shakespeare join as an actor, playwright, and shareholder?

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

• The Queen's Company

• The Globe Troupe

What is the name of the luxury volume published in 1623 that included 36 of Shakespeare's plays?

• The Complete Works

• The Second Folio

• The First Quarto

• The First Folio

Which play is NOT considered one of Shakespeare's history plays?

• King John

• Henry V

• Macbeth

• Richard III

What was the primary reason for writing history plays according to Thomas Heywood?

• To explore philosophical ideas

• To teach subjects obedience to their king

• To showcase theatrical talent

• To entertain the masses

What physical condition did Richard III have according to recent findings?

• Blindness

• Clubfoot

• Scoliosis

• Hunchback

What was the primary source of Shakespeare's income?

• Shareholder in a theater company

• Patronage from the nobility

• Teaching at Stratford Grammar School

• Royalties from published plays