William Shakespeare Quiz

When and where was William Shakespeare born?

• London, England on March 26, 1564
• London, England on April 23, 1564

• Stratford-upon-Avon, England on May 12, 1564

• Stratford-upon-Avon, England on April 23, 1564

What was NOT one of the jobs Shakespeare's father did?

• blacksmith
• beer-taster

• glovemaker

• doctor

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 152

• 154

• 38

• 57

What was the name of Hamnet's twin sister?

• Anne
• Susanna
• Judith
• Margaret

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

Which of Shakespeare's plays inspired the movie 10 Things I Hate About You?

• Hamlet
• The Taming of the Shrew
• Macbeth
• Romeo and Juliet

How many times does suicide occur in Shakespeare's plays?

• 4
• 8
• 13

• 10

What was the name of the Shakespeare's playing company which established The Globe theatre?

• The Prince's Men
• The Queen's Men
• The Lord Chamberlain's Men
• The King's Men

Where is The Globe theatre currently located?

What caused the fire which burnt The Globe?

• A lightning strike during a storm caused the fire.
• A cannon shot during a performance of Henry VIII ignited the thatched roof.
• An electrical malfunction in the lighting system started the fire.
• A kitchen fire in the adjacent building spread to The Globe.