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William Shakespeare

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When was William Shakespeare born?

a)

In 1654

b)

In 1564

c)

In 1765

2.

What was his father's job?

a)

He was a glove maker

b)

He was a shoe maker

c)

He was an actor

3.

What did he study?

a)

Latin, Science and History

b)

Latin, Greek and Law

c)

Latin, Greek and History

4.

How old was he when he married?

a)

He was 17-18 years old.

b)

He was 14-15 years old

c)

He was 52-53 years old.

5.

What was his wife's name?

a)

Queen Elizabeth

b)

Anne Hathaway

c)

Juliet Hathaway

6.

What did he do when he went to London?

a)

He worked as an actor

b)

He worked as a poet

c)

He worked as a director

7.

What happened in 1573?

a)

There was an earthquake in London.

b)

Shakespeare died.

c)

A terrible disease broke out.

8.

What are his short poems called?

a)

sonnets

b)

somnets

c)

poettes

9.

What was the name of his theatre?

a)

The Robe

b)

The Globe

c)

The Wardrobe

10.

How many people could watch a play at his theatre?

a)

300 people

b)

3,000 people

c)

30,000 people

11.

Did all people have a seat in his theatre?

a)

Yes

b)

No

12.

How were his plays made more exciting for his audience?

a)

with a lot of action

b)

with songs and sad scenes

c)

with special noises and a cannon

13.

Did women act in his plays?

a)

Yes

b)

No

14.

What kind of plays did he write?

a)

comedies

b)

tragedies and comedies

c)

tragedies, comedies and histories

15.

When did he die?

a)

In 1556

b)

In 1616

c)

In 1606