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Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What was Shakespeare’s father's profession?
Glove-maker
What subjects did Shakespeare probably study?
Latin, Greek and History
At what age did Shakespeare leave school?
14 or 15
What was the name of Shakespeare’s wife?
Anne Hathaway
What were the names of Shakespeare’s children?
Susanna, Judith and Hamnet
What are Shakespeare’s short poems called?
Sonnets
What was the name of the theatre Shakespeare helped build?
The Globe
How many people could The Globe hold?
3.000
What type of plays had happy endings?
Comedies
Is Romeo and Juliet a comedy?
No, it's a tragedy.
Who acted in plays during Shakespeare’s time?
Men and boys
True or False? Shakespeare wrote only 20 plays.
FALSE. He wrote 38 plays, and possibly more.
True or False? Musicians and sound effects were used in Shakespeare’s plays.
TRUE. Musicians created special noises to make the plays more exciting, including sounds like cannon bangs.
True or False? Shakespeare’s plays are still popular today.
TRUE. His work is loved all over the world even 400 years later.
True or False? The audience was quiet during plays at The Globe.
FALSE. The audience shouted, clapped, booed, and laughed—they were very active during performances.
