Living in England the time of Shakespeare
Shakespeare's Life
Shakespearean Idioms
100
Which of the following occupations were considered suitable only for the lowest people in society?
A.) Actors
B.) Blacksmiths
C.) Carpenters
A.) Actors
100
Which country was Shakespeare born in?
A.) France
B.) The United States of America
C.) England
C.) England
100
What is "Love is Blind?"
200
Which of the following was the average life expectancy for a person living in England during the Elizabethan time period?
A.) 53 years
B.) 42 years
C.) 49 years
B.) 42 years
200
Which city was Shakespeare born in?
A.) London
B.) Stratford
C.) Cambridge
B.) Stratford
200
What is "Heart of Gold"?
300
Which of the following was an illegal practice during the time of Shakespeare?
A.) Beg
B.) Impersonate a soldier
C.) Insult a fellow citizen
A.) Beg
It was also illegal to be unemployed
300
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
A.) 18 years old
B.) 22 years old
C.) 27 years old
A.) 18 years old
300
What is "Wild Good Chase?"
400
What drink was not drunk during the Elizabethan Era in England?
A.) Cider
B.) Water
C.) Ale
B.) Water
The water was not safe to drink due to contamination. Alcohol killed the bacteria in the water. Ale and Cider were also consumed regularly.
400
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
A.) 46 years old
B.) 51 years old
C.) 56 years old
B.) 51 years old
400
What is "Lie Low"?
500
In the times of Shakespeare, it could be lethal to:
A.) Visit the dentist
B.) Play football
C.) Attend a play
A.) Visit the dentist
People could die due to loss of blood and intolerable pain
500
How many new words did Shakespeare introduce to the English language?
A.) 50
B.) 250
C.) 3,000
C.) 3,000
500
What is a "Green-Eyed Monster?"