Check Your Understanding of William Shakespeare

When was Shakespeare born?

• On April 23rd, 1564

• On April 23rd, 1654

• On April 13rd, 1564

• On April 3rd, 1546

At what age did William Shakespeare get married?

• 28 years old

• 17 years old

• 18 years old

• 80 years old

What do historians refer to Shakespeare’s life with no records?

• The Great years

• The Lost years

• The Last years

• The Ghost years

What is the name of the acting company Shakespeare used to work for in London?

• The Court Chamber Men

• The Youth Challenging Men

• The Lord Challenging Man

• The Lord Chamberlain’s Men

Which one of the following plays is NOT Shakespeare’s play?

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Taming of Screw

• A Midsummer Night’s Dream

• Medea

Based on the audio, which one is Shakespear’s written masterpiece?

• The Brother

• Lysistrata

• King Lear

• Cyclops 

Where did Shakespeare retire until the end of his life?

• London

• Stratford

• New York

• Stanford

What is Shakespeare most known for?

• The greatest dramatist

• The greatest showman

• The best performer

• The worst dramatist