DRAMA NOTES TEST 2025

When was William Shakespeare born?

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1616

• May 1, 1564

• March 15, 1564

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

• London, England

• Oxford, England

• Cambridge, England

Who was William Shakespeare's father and what was his occupation?

• John Wool, leather merchant

• John Smith, blacksmith

• William Wool, farmer

• Thomas Shakespeare, teacher

Which of the following statements is true about William Shakespeare's death?

• He died on April 23, 1616.

• He died on April 23, 1564.

• He died on May 1, 1616.

• He died on March 15, 1616.

Based on the information provided, what can you infer about the availability of information on Shakespeare's early life?

• There was no information available for 100 years.

• There was detailed information from his birth.

• His life was well documented from childhood.

• He wrote an autobiography.

In what year did he marry Anne Hathaway?

• 1582

• 1600

• 1575

• 1590

How old were he and Anne Hathaway when they got married?

• He was 18, she was 26

• He was 26, she was 18

• Both were 20

• He was 30, she was 22

How many children did they have?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 1

What happened to their oldest child?

• The oldest child died in childhood

• The oldest child became a famous writer

• The oldest child moved to another country

• The oldest child lived to old age

Based on the information, what can you infer about the age difference between him and Anne Hathaway at the time of their marriage?

• Anne Hathaway was 8 years older

• He was 8 years older

• They were the same age

• Anne Hathaway was 2 years older