Shakespeare Quiz

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford-upon‑Avon

• Oxford

• Manchester

In what year was Shakespeare born?

• 1554

• 1564

• 1574

• 1584

When did Shakespeare die?

• 1616

• 1620

• 1600

• 1599

Which of these roles did Shakespeare NOT hold?

• Actor

• Playwright

• Poet

• Painter

What is Shakespeare most famous for?

• Philosophical essays

• Religious sermons

• Plays and sonnets

• Historical chronicles

What was Stratford-upon‑Avon during Shakespeare’s lifetime?

• A major port city

• A small market town

• A mining town

• A university town

Shakespeare wrote in what poetic meter frequently?

• Trochaic tetrameter

• Iambic pentameter

• Free verse

• Sestina

Which genre did Shakespeare NOT explore?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• Epic poetry

• History plays

How many plays is Shakespeare credited with?

• About 18

• About 28

• About 38

• About 48

Which theme is common in his works?

• Space travel

• The supernatural

• Computer technology

• Modern warfare