Biography of William Shakespeare Easy

What year was William Shakespeare born?

• 1564
• 1582
• 1616
• 1550

Where was Shakespeare born?

• London
• Stratford-upon-Avon
• Edinburgh
• Paris

What was Shakespeare's father's profession?

• Actor
• Businessman
• Landowner
• Teacher

Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway
• Mary Arden
• Elizabeth I
• Viola de Lesseps

How many children did Shakespeare have?

• Two
• Three
• Four
• Five

What are the 'Lost Years' in Shakespeare's life?

• Years of great success
• Years with no records
• Years spent in London
• Years of travel

Which acting company was Shakespeare a part of?

• Lord Chamberlain's Men
• The King's Men
• The Royal Players
• The Globe Theatre Company

What was the name of the theatre where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed?

• The Rose Theatre
• The Globe Theatre
• The Blackfriars Theatre
• The Old Vic

Which of the following is NOT one of Shakespeare's early plays?

• Romeo and Juliet
• Hamlet
• Richard III
• A Midsummer Night's Dream

What type of plays did Shakespeare write in his later years?

• Comedies
• Tragedies
• Histories
• All of the above