When and where was Shakespeare born?
April 23rd, 1564. Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
Tell us two facts about Shakespeare's family and early life.
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Who did Shakespeare marry? How many children did they have?
Anne Hathaway; three.
What was the name of the acting company which Shakespeare managed?
The Lord Chamberlain's Men / The King's Men
What is the name of the theatre which Shakespeare and his business partners built?
The Globe Theatre.
What kinds of plays and literary works did Shakespeare write?
History, comedy, drama, comedy/drama, romance, sonnets, poems, etc.
What is a sonnet?
A poem with fourteen lines.
Give us two words and/or sayings which were invented by Shakespeare.
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Name one of Shakespeare's plays and tell us a little about it.
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Tell us about Shakespeare's death and/or legacy.
April 23rd, 1616; fever, "merry-making"; willed his "second-best" bed to wife, rest to daughter; literary genius inspired many, etc.
