William Shakespeare
When was Shakespeare born?
April 23, 1564
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
37
Who are the two enemy families the play?
The Montegues and the Capulets
Where did William Shakespeare move to in 1585
London
What are main three genres of his plays?
Comedy, Tragedy, History
Where does the story Romeo and Juliet takes place?
Verona, Italy
Who was the first person William Shakespeare married?
Anne Hathaway
Which play is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy?
Hamlet (Romeo and Juliet is acceptable)
How do Romeo and Juliet die?
Romeo drinks poison and Juliet stabs herself
What was the name of his only son?
Hamnet
What is the name of the prince Denmark in one of Shakespeare’s tragedies?
Hamlet
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At a party in Juliet’s house
When did Shakespeare die and how old was he?
1616, 52
In which play do three witches appear?
Macbeth
Why can’t Romeo and Juliet be together?
Because their families are enemies