William Shakespeare: Life and Legacy

William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon, is one of history's greatest authors. Despite uncertain birth details, he likely attended the King School. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children. Moving to London in the late 1580s, he became a successful playwright and actor. By 1597, he had written 15 plays, including 'Romeo and Juliet.' Shakespeare was also a savvy businessman, building the Globe Theater in 1599. His works include comedies, tragedies, and histories, with famous phrases still used today. He wrote 154 sonnets and introduced many words to English. Despite debates, most scholars credit him with his works. His influence remains profound, second only to the Bible in quotations.

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Oxford, England

• London, England

• Cambridge, England

• Stratford-upon-Avon, England

Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Catherine of Aragon

• Elizabeth I

• Mary Arden

• Anne Hathaway

What was the name of the theater Shakespeare built in 1599?

• The Rose Theater

• The Blackfriars Theater

• The Swan Theater

• The Globe Theater

What was the name of Shakespeare's company after King James became its patron?

• The King's Men

• The Chamberlain's Men

• The Queen's Men

• The Lord Admiral's Men

Which of the following is NOT a type of play written by Shakespeare?

• Comedies

• Operas

• Histories

• Tragedies

Which play features a king dividing his kingdom among his daughters based on their declarations of love?

• Macbeth

• King Lear

• Hamlet

• Othello

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 200

• 154

• 120

• 100

What is Shakespeare's writing ranked in terms of being quoted, after the Bible?

• Second

• Fourth

• Third

• First

How many words is Shakespeare credited with introducing to the English language?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 4,000

• 2,000

What century did questions about the authorship of Shakespeare's work arise?

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

• 16th century