William Shakespeare: Life and Works

William Shakespeare: Life and Works

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History, Arts, Performing Arts

5th - 8th Grade

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Emma Peterson

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William Shakespeare, born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, was a renowned playwright and poet. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children. Moving to London, he became an actor and playwright, contributing significantly to the theatre scene. He helped build the Globe Theatre, where his plays were performed. Shakespeare wrote comedies, tragedies, and histories, inventing new words and expressions. He became wealthy and famous, with his works remaining popular worldwide. He died in 1616, leaving a lasting legacy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Cambridge

Oxford

Stratford-upon-Avon

London

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Shakespeare likely leave school?

10 or 11

12 or 13

14 or 15

16 or 17

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major event in 1593 affected Shakespeare's career?

The opening of the Globe Theatre

The English Civil War

The closure of theatres due to a plague

The Great Fire of London

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the name of the theatre Shakespeare helped build?

The Swan Theatre

The Curtain Theatre

The Globe Theatre

The Rose Theatre

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people could the Globe Theatre accommodate?

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who performed female roles in Shakespeare's plays?

Only boys

Only men

Men and boys

Women

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a tragedy written by Shakespeare?

Much Ado About Nothing

Romeo and Juliet

The Tempest

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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