Shakespeare Quiz

1. In what century did William Shakespeare live?

• 15th Century

• 16th Century

• 17th Century

• 18th Century

2. Shakespeare’s Death Anniversary is celebrated on which day?

• 23rd April

• 20th April

• 4th April

• 30th April

3. Which of these is NOT a play written by Shakespeare?

• MacBeth

• Troilus and Cressida

• The Odyssey

• Timon of Athens

4. What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth 1

• Jane Seymour

• Mary Tudor

5. Which genre does Shakespeare's works primarily belong to?

• Comedy

• Mystery

• Tragedy

• Science Fiction

6. How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 100

• 154

• 200

• 254

7. Which monarch was on the English throne during most of Shakespeare's lifetime?

• King Henry VIII

• Queen Mary 1

• Queen Elizabeth 1

• King James 1

8. What is the Globe in relation to Shakespeare?

• Shakespeare's Birthplace

• The theatre he performed in

• A museum dedicated to him

• An Art gallery

9. How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 39

• 37

• 42

• 27

10. How many lines do sonnets have?

• 5

• 14

• 16

• Varies