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What pseudonym was Shakespeare given by the University Wits?
The crow
What was Shakespeare's eldest child's name?
Susanna
What was the difference between the rich and the poor when they enjoyed plays in the Globe Theatre?
Poor people didn't have seats
What did actors do when they had to perform the role of a female character?
They dressed up as a woman and performed with a squeaky voice
What were some of the special effects used during Shakespeare's time?
Smoke, fire, animals blood and even animals hearts
How many words did Shakespeare introduce to the English language?
More than 3.000 words
Why did Shakespeare begin writing poetry?
Because there was no demand for plays due to the outbreak of the plague
Which Disney movie is inspired in Hamlet?
The Lion King
What is curious about Shakespeare's grave?
It includes a curse not to move his bones
What is Shakespeare's most famous quote?
"To be, or not to be. That is the question"
