Shakespeare by the numbers
In which year did William Shakespeare die?
1616
In which English town was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
In which city is the Globe Theater located?
London
Who was King of England at the time Shakespeare died?
James I.
William Shakespeare wore an earring in which ear?
left
How many siblings did Shakespeare have?
7
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
The Globe Theatre is located near what London landmark?
The River Thames
Which disease killed nearly 10.000 people in London at the turn of the 16th century?
the Plague
Which animal is mentioned more than 200 times in Shakespeare's writings?
dog
In which year was William Shakespeare born?
1564
What was the name of Shakespeare's child who died? How old was the child?
Hamnet, 11 years old
In which year was the Globe Theatre opened?
1599
How much of Shakespeare's hometown died from the plague in 1564 (the year he was born)?
Name five plays by William Shakespeare.
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At which age did William Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
18
Shakespeare can be described with (at least) four different occupation titles. Name 3 of them.
Actor, playwright, poet, author, dramatist
In which year did the first Globe Theater burn down?
1613
The Golden Age
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How many plays did Shakespeare write or co-write?
40 (37, to be exact)
What was the Name of the theatre company Shakespeare (partly) owned?
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Globe Theater is an example of a public outdoor theater. These theatres were also known as ... .
playhouses
What was special about male and female roles in Elizabethan productions?
All roles were played by men, as women were not allowed to work as actresses in England until 1660.
Complete the quotation: "The course of true ... never did run smooth." (A Midsummer Night's Dream)
love