William Shakespeare Background Quiz

William Shakespeare was born in 1594

• True

• False

Shakespeare was a writer before he became an actor

• True

• False

Shakespeare is considered one of the best playwrights of both comedy and tragedy

• True

• False

Shakespeare died a poor man

• True

• False

The open stage of the Elizabethan Theatre allowed plays to move quickly

• True

• False

Romeo and Juliet could have been presented in two hours

• True

• False

Shakespeare's stages were famous for their elaborate scenery

• True

• False

Plays normally began at dusk

• True

• False

A soliloquy is like a window on the character's thoughts

• True

• False

Shakespeare's plays were usually performed without music or sound effects

• True

• False