William Shakespeare

When was William Shakespeare baptized?

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1564

• April 23, 1563

• April 26, 1563

What is the traditional date observed as Shakespeare's birthday?

• April 23

• March 15

• April 26

• May 1

How many children did William Shakespeare have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What was the name of Shakespeare's theater?

• The London Stage

• The Globe

• The Royal Theater

• The Elizabethan

Which of the following plays was written after the Globe theater was built?

• The Merchant of Venice

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• Hamlet

• Romeo and Juliet

What was the name of Shakespeare's acting troupe after King James became their patron?

• The Globe Players

• The Shakespeare Troupe

• The King's Men

• The Royal Company

In what year did William Shakespeare die?

• 1599

• 1603

• 1610

• 1616

How many plays is Shakespeare credited with writing?

• 45

• 36

• 39

• 42

What is Shakespeare credited with introducing to the English language?

• At least 1,000 new words

• At least 1,500 new words

• At least 1,700 new words

• At least 2,000 new words