Shakespeare's Life ,The Globe Theatre and Works

When is it believed William Shakespeare was born?

• April 23, 1564

• July 4, 1603

• January 1, 1558

• March 31, 1623

Shakespeare was born in which English town?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Oxford

• Canterbury

Who was Shakespeare’s wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Elizabeth I

• Joan Shakespeare

How many children did Shakespeare have

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 7

How many plays is Shakespeare credited with writing?

• 25

• 39

• 54

• 12

Which of the following best describes the different types of plays written by Shakespeare?

• a) Shakespeare wrote only tragedies, focusing on themes of fate and human suffering.

• b) Shakespeare primarily wrote historical plays about English kings, avoiding fictional stories.

• c) Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and histories, each with distinct themes and characteristics.

• d) Shakespeare’s plays were all romantic dramas that focused on love and relationships.

Which of the following themes is most commonly found in Shakespeare’s tragedies?

• a) The triumph of love over obstacles.

• b) The humorous resolution of mistaken identities.

• c) The celebration of England’s royal history.

• d) The downfall of a noble character due to a tragic flaw.

How many sonnets is Shakepeare credited for writing?

• 154

• 54

• 130

• 18

Which theme is NOT a major theme found in Shakespeare's sonnets?

• The complexities of love, including its beauty and pain.

• That poetry has the power to preserve a person’s memory and beauty forever.

• The destructive power of time and the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.

• The importance of wealth in determining one’s fate.

When was the original Globe Theatre built?

• 1958

• 1599

• 1713

• 1642