Early Life
When was Shakespeare born?a) April 23, 1664 b) April 23,1564 c) April 23, 1764 d) April 23, 1990
b) April 23,1564
Is there actual proof that Shakespeare did not write the plays?
No there is no actual proof
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathway
When did Shakespeare die?
23 april 1616
How many words did Shakespeare create?
at least 3000
There was a mass outbreak of this in Shakespeare's hometown in 1564.
The Bubonic Plague
The name of the person that some people believe wrote the work, but he used Shakespeare's name
Edward deVerre
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
52
What is one way that Shakespeare's name has been spelled?
William, Willm, wm
How many brothers did Shakespeare have?
3
Why do some people believe that Shakespeare did not actually write the plays?
He did not have the education or experience that was written in his plays.
Hamlet
When Shakespeare retired what was important to him?
His family
Where was Shakespeare's career?
London, England
The name of the place he was raised.
Stratford-upon-Avon
The conspiracy name of one theory regarding Shakespeare.
Oxfordian Theory
Lord Chamberlain's Men later called the King’s Men (one of these would be considered correct)
When Shakespeare retired what did he continue to do?
Work with young playwrights
Was William the youngest living child?
No. Oldest
What were the names of his parents?
James and Mary
Why do people believe that this certain individual wrote the plays?
The places, people and stories that are told resemble things that Edward de Verre had done.
The name of the theatre that is famous
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
What did Shakespeare invest in later in life?
Property
Name one famous piece of work by Shakespeare
Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, King Lear....