William Shakespeare Quiz

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 38 plays

• 25 plays

• 50 plays

• 30 plays

In what year was John Shakespeare born?

• 1531

• 1540

• 1557

• 1520

Who did John Shakespeare marry?

• Mary Arden

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth I

• Catherine Howard

How many siblings did William Shakespeare have?

• Seven

• Five

• Three

• Nine

When was William Shakespeare baptized?

• April 26, 1564

• April 23, 1564

• May 1, 1564

• March 15, 1564

Shakespeare might have worked as a (a)   during the 'Lost Years'.

• Law clerk
• Doctor
• Carpenter
• Merchant

What topics do Shakespeare's plays show knowledge of?

• Law, astronomy, and the sea

• Medicine, art, and music

• History, geography, and politics

• Mathematics, science, and literature

What could have sparked Shakespeare's love for theater?

• Meeting actors from traveling troupes

• Reading plays

• Attending royal performances

• Writing poetry

William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway on (a)  

• November 28, 1582
• December 15, 1580
• January 5, 1585
• March 10, 1583

How many children did William Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five