When was William Shakespeare born? a) 1564 b) 1599 c) 1582 d) 1616
A
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How many children did Shakespeare have? a) Two b) Three c) Four d) Five
B
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What was the name of the theatre built by The Globe in London? a) The Globe b) The Palace c) The Theatre d) The Royal
A
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Which company performed Shakespeare's plays exclusively from 1594? a) The King's Men b) The Lord Chamberlain's Company c) The Royal Theatre d) The Globe Theatre Company
B
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Where is William Shakespeare buried? a) Westminster Abbey b) St. Paul's Cathedral c) Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon d) Southwark Cathedral
C
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How many plays, sonnets, and poems did Shakespeare's works consist of? a) 20 plays, 100 sonnets, and 10 poems b) 38 plays, 154 sonnets, and several other poems c) 50 plays, 200 sonnets, and 20 poems d) 30 plays, 120 sonnets, and 15 poems
B
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Where was William Shakespeare born and grew up? a) Stratford-upon-Avon b) London c) Manchester d) Edinburgh
A
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What did William Shakespeare's father do for a living? a) Blacksmith b) Glover c) Baker d) Tailor
B
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What inspired William Shakespeare to become an actor and playwright? a) Watching travelling groups of actors b) Reading books c) Visiting museums d) Attending lectures
A
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What was Shakespeare's wife's name? a) Mary b) Julia c) Anne d) Jane
