William Shakespeare Quiz

In which year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1560

• 1564

• 1580

• 1570

What was the profession of Shakespeare's father?

• Actor

• Glove-maker

• Farmer

• Writer

How many siblings did Shakespeare have?

• Seven

• Four

• Six

• Five

At what age did Shakespeare likely stop going to school?

• 16

• 15

• 14

• 12

Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Catherine

• Elizabeth

• Mary Shakespeare

• Anne Hathaway

What city did Shakespeare move to before 1590?

• Rome

• Paris

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

What type of work did Shakespeare do in London?

• Only acting

• Only writing

• Acting and writing

• Farming

How old was Shakespeare when he died?

• 52

• 54

• 50

• 56

On what date did Shakespeare die?

• April 23, 1616

• May 1, 1616

• April 1, 1616

• March 23, 1616

What were Shakespeare's works popular for?

• Being difficult to read

• Being unpopular

• Being boring

• Being popular