Youth
What day was Shakespeare, unofficially, born? Also the same as his death date.
April 23rd
Shakespeare was married at age _____.
18
154
What Disney movie is based off of Hamlet?
The Lion King
What year did the Globe Theater burn down?
1613
What day was Shakespeare baptized? This would be a few days after his birthday.
April 26th
Shakespeare's bride was ____ years older than him.
8
Shakespeare wrote or contributed to how many plays?
39
What movie is based off of Romeo and Juliet? (Two possible answers)
Gnomeo and Juliet/West Side Story
What play was going on at the time of the Globe's burning?
Henry VIII
What trade was Shakespeare's father a part of?
Glove making
What was Shakespeare's wife's name?
Anne Hathaway
Shakespeare was a _______ writer.
Prolific
What movie is based off of the play The Taming of the Shrew?
10 Things I Hate About You
When did the modern, rebuilt Globe Theater open?
1997
Her family possessed land
Shakespeare had a set of twins. What were their names?
Hamnet and Judith
Shakespeare belonged to what acting company?
The Lord Chamberlains Men
There is a curse that is engraved on Shakespeare's tomb warning against what action?
Moving his bones
Where did the commoners stand at the Globe Theater?
On the ground level
What university did Shakespeare attend after graduating from King's New School?
None
At what age did Shakespeare's son die?
11
Shakespeare was had four professions during his life... what were they?
Poet, actor, writer, play-write
What is a phrase that is attributed to Shakespeare?
Dead as a doornail, Knock knock/who's there, etc.
Where did the members of royalty or wealth sit in the Globe? (2 answers)
The top level, private rooms