William Shakespeare Quiz

What is William Shakespeare best known for?

• A. His sonnets

• B. His plays

• C. His essays

• D. His paintings

How many plays did William Shakespeare write?

• A. 33

• B. 44

• C. 55

• D. 66

What was the name of the acting company that William Shakespeare was a part of?

• A. The Globe Company

• B. The Royal Shakespeare Company

• C. The King's Men

• D. The Players Company

What was the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed?

• A. The Rose

• B. The Swan

• C. The Globe

• D. The Theatre

What is the approximate birth year of William Shakespeare?

• A. 1564

• B. 1574

• C. 1584

• D. 1594

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• A. Anne Hathaway

• B. Anne Boleyn

• C. Anne of Cleves

• D. Anne Neville

In what city was Shakespeare born?

• A. London

• B. Stratford-upon-Avon

• C. Oxford

• D. Cambridge

Which of the following plays is not attributed to William Shakespeare?

• A. Romeo and Juliet

• B. The Tempest

• C. The Importance of Being Earnest

• D. Hamlet

What was the name of the theatre company that Shakespeare acted in before he began writing plays?

• A. The King's Men

• B. The Admiral's Men

• C. The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• D. The Duke's Men

How many children did Shakespeare have?

• A. 1

• B. 2

• C. 3

• D. 4