Are You a Shakespeare Buff?

Shakespeare is known as what?

• The Bard

• The Poet

• The Shaky Spear

• The Playwright

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When was Shakespeare born?

• April 23, 1564

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1964

• on the day of his birth

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Where was Shakespeare born?

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• in the city his parents lived in

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Do we know where Shakespeare went to school?

• No, his official school records have never been found.

• Yes, he officially attended King's New School.

• Yes, he graduated from Sunderland Polytechnic College.

• Yes, we know, but we don't talk about it, Bruno!

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What were Shakespeare's parents' names?

• John & Mary

• Jack & Diane

• James & Mary

• Johannes & Marie

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In 1582, to whom was Shakespeare married?

• Anne Hathaway

• Claire Thataway

• Arlene Thisaway

• Ann Gotaway

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Shakespeare had three children. What were their names?

• Susanna, and the twins: Hamnet & Judith

• Susanna, Hamlet, & Judas

• Harry, Zayne, & Niall

• John, Paul, & Ringo

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Shakespeare died on his birthday in what year?

• 1616

• 1661

• 1961

• 1656

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How many plays did Shakespeare write?

(a)  

How many sonnets is Shakespeare believed to have written?

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