Introduction to William Shakespeare

When was Shakespeare born?

• April 1564

• April 1764

• April 1664

• April 1864

What is the name of the theatre associated with William Shakespeare?

• The Royal Theatre

• The London Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

• Shakespeare's Theatre

Where was Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-Upon-Avon

• London

• Oxford

• Liverpool

Which of these plays was written by Shakespeare?

• Hamlet

• Macbeth

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• All of them

In which play by Shakespeare can you read this quote: "to be or not to be, that is the question"

• Romeo and Juliet

• The King Lear

• Macbeth

• Hamlet

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

• 37

• 52

• 13

• 48

What was his wife's name?

• Mary Hathaway

• Anne Hathaway

• Susan Hathaway

• Elizabeth Hathaway

How many sonnets did shakespeare write?

• 154

• 200

• 120

• 75

How many children did Shakespeare have?

• 1

• 4

• 3

• 2

What group of actors did Shakespeare work with?

• The Queen's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The King's Actors

• The Queen's Acting Company