Charles Dickens and Shakespeare Trivia

The video provides a humorous and engaging overview of William Shakespeare's life, including his upbringing, career, and influences. It touches on his relationship with monarchs like Queen Elizabeth I and King James I, and highlights key events of the Elizabethan era. The video also includes personal anecdotes about Shakespeare's preferences and lifestyle. The latter part introduces Charles Dickens, detailing his early life, challenges, and career path, including his brief attempt at acting and his innovative home amenities.

What was William Shakespeare's father's occupation?

• A bailiff and an alderman

• A merchant and a sailor

• A playwright and a poet

• A teacher and a mayor

Where did Shakespeare go when London was affected by the plague?

• Italy

• Denmark

• France

• Stratford-upon-Avon

Which monarch gave Shakespeare's troupe a royal patronage?

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Mary I

• King James I

What was one of Queen Elizabeth I's notable achievements?

• Conquering France

• Inventing the steam engine

• Defeating the Spanish Armada

• Establishing the United Nations

What was Queen Elizabeth I's relationship status according to the transcript?

• Married to a foreign prince

• Engaged to a nobleman

• Single and searching

• Married to England

What was Charles Dickens' middle name?

• Thomas Hardy

• George Eliot

• John Huffman

• William Shakespeare

Why did Charles Dickens leave school as a child?

• To travel the world

• To work in a factory

• To become an actor

• To join the army

Which of Dickens' works is reminiscent of his own childhood?

• Oliver Twist

• David Copperfield

• Great Expectations

• A Tale of Two Cities

What career did Dickens initially try to pursue before writing?

• A teacher

• A politician

• A lawyer

• An actor

What was the nickname given to the shower Dickens installed in his home?

• The Monster

• The Dragon

• The Demon

• The Beast