WorksheetsShakespeare in the Classroom
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Shakespeare is still so popular because...
a)
he wrote scandalous things.
b)
there is always a dog involved.
c)
ladies love his use of words.
d)
he knew what makes people tick.
2.
When was Shakespeare born?
a)
May 1 ,1564
b)
April 26, 1564
c)
April 23, 1564
d)
April 23, 1616
3.
Where was Shakespeare born?
a)
London
b)
Stratford-upon-Avon
c)
Paris
d)
Newcastle
4.
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
a)
Anne
b)
Juliet
c)
Ophelia
d)
Violet
5.
Which of the following was NOT a child of Shakespeare?
a)
Judith
b)
Ned
c)
Hamnet
d)
Susanna
6.
What theathre did Shakespeare part own?
a)
The Rose
b)
The Crown
c)
The Globe
d)
The Raven
7.
Shakespeare was mostly popular because he work was for and about?
a)
All People
b)
Humorous People
c)
Rich People
d)
Poor People
8.
What disease was a big scare during this time?
a)
Chickenpox
b)
Black Death
c)
Measles
d)
Pnemonia
9.
At the Globe, the "cheap seats" were found where?
a)
Second Level
b)
First Level
c)
Third Level
d)
Ground Floor
10.
Why were the plays held during the day?
a)
Candles were needed.
b)
Gas prices were too high.
c)
The sun was used for lighting.
d)
Tempatures were better.
11.
Who was not allowed on stage?
a)
Boys
b)
Shakespeare
c)
Men
d)
Women
12.
Due to "moral diseases" officials often...
a)
raised the price of admission.
b)
added extra security.
c)
closed the playhouses.
d)
refused people at the door.
13.
Who was one of the biggest supporters of the theatre?
a)
Queen Elizabeth I
b)
Queen Mary I
c)
Queen Victoria
d)
Queen Anne
14.
What is Shakespeare's first name?
a)
William
b)
Hamlet
c)
Theseus
d)
James
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