William Shakespeare Biography

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London, England

• Manchester, England

• Stratford-upon-Avon, England

• Liverpool, England

In which century was William Shakespeare born?

• 1400s

• 1500s

• 1600s

• 1700s

How many plays did Shakespeare author?

What was the name of Shakespeare's famous theater?

What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?

• King James's Men

• The Queen's Men

• The King's Men

• The Cambridge Men

Look at the collage of phrases on the screen. Choose one that you recognize. Use it in a complete sentence. 

What caused theaters to close down in the 1590s?

• A temporary government ruling

• An actors' strike

• Disinterest in live events

• The Plague

How many sonnets did Shakespeare publish?

Which of the following is the only text to be quoted more often than Shakespeare?

• The Quran

• The Torah

• The Odyssey

• The Bible