Shakespeare: Life and Works Trivia

William Shakespeare is celebrated as one of the greatest writers, with his works still performed and studied worldwide. Born in Stratford-Upon-Avon, he overcame personal and historical challenges to become a prolific playwright and poet. His works include tragedies, comedies, and sonnets, performed by The Chamberlain's Men at The Globe Theatre. Despite the challenges of the Black Death and historical changes, his legacy endures, influencing language and culture.

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London

• Oxford

• Stratford-Upon-Avon

• Cambridge

What was Shakespeare's father's profession?

• Blacksmith

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Glove-maker

What subjects did Shakespeare learn at grammar school?

• Math, Science, and English

• History, Greek, and Latin

• Art, Music, and Drama

• Geography, Biology, and Chemistry

Who did Shakespeare marry?

• Elizabeth I

• Anne Hathaway

• Mary Arden

• Susanna Hall

What was the name of the acting group Shakespeare organized?

• The Chamberlain's Men

• The Lord's Players

• The Globe Troupe

• The King's Men

Where did The Chamberlain's Men perform most of their plays?

• The Curtain Theatre

• The Rose Theatre

• The Swan Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

What was the name of the plague that caused the closure of The Globe Theatre?

• The Great Plague

• The Bubonic Plague

• The Black Death

• The Spanish Flu

Who was the monarch of England when Shakespeare was a teenager?

• Mary I

• Henry VIII

• James I

• Elizabeth I

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

• 100

• 200

• 120

• 154

What is the name of the book that collected all of Shakespeare's plays?

• The Shakespeare Collection

• The Bard's Plays

• The Complete Works

• The First Folio