When was William Shakespeare born?

• 1564

• 1590

• 1616

• None of the above

Which city was William Shakespeare born in?

• London

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• Bristol

• Edinburg

Who were Shakespeare's parents?

• John and Mary Shakespeare

• Anne and John Hathaway

• Mary Arden and William Shakespeare

What kind of education did Shakespeare receive?

• He studied mathematics and science

• He had no formal education.

• He studied Latin and Greek literature

When did Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?

• At the age of 20

• At the age of 19

• At the age of 18

• At the age of 23

Which acting company did Shakespeare become a member of?

• King's Men

• Globe Theatre Company

• Royal Shakespeare Company

• Lord Chamberlain's Men

Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's main categories of plays?

• Comedies

• Sonnets

• Tragedies

• Histories

What is one of Shakespeare's main merits as a writer?

• His ability to create memorable characters

• His mastery of language

• His exploration of human flaws and consequences

• All of the above

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• Over 150

• Exactly 100

• Less than 50

• None

What criticism did Shakespeare face during his lifetime?

• His work was boring

• His work was too vulgar

• There was a lot of humiliation in his works

• His work lacked moral values