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What university did Shakespeare attend?
He never went to a university!
100

This tragedy tells the story of two star-crossed lovers from feuding families.

Romeo and Juliet

100
Which four careers did Shakespear pursue?
He was a playwright, poet, writer, and actor!
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What was Shakespeares most common nickname?
"The Bard"
100

Explain the insult: "Thou art a boil on the backside of the earth." 

— This insult compares the target to something gross and irritating. What is a painful, unsightly growth or pimple?

200
What is Shakespeares middle name?
His name in Latin is translated to "William of John Shakespeare", so he does not have a middle name.
200

How many plays did Shakespeare write?

37 plays!

200

What character did Shakespeare act out in his play?

He was the ghost in Hamlet

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What is a bard?
a poet, especially a lyric poet
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Explain the insult: "Thou art as fat as butter!"

— This is a comment on someone’s size, implying they are overweight.

300
Was Shakespeare an only child?
No, he was the third out of eight children.
300

What 3 genres of plays did Shakespeare write?

Comedies, Tragedies, & Histories.

300
What was his very first job?
He was a glove-maker
300
How many of his own plays did he publish?
None(two friends published his work 7 years after his death)
300

Explain the insult: "The tartness of his face sours ripe grapes." 

— In The Comedy of Errors, this describes a person’s face being so sour and unpleasant it could spoil fruit.

400
When did Shakespeare write his last piece of work?
1613, 3 years before he died.
400

What is the name of Shakespeare's play that is said to be cursed? 

MACBETH

400
What was the average time it took shakespeare to write a play?
15 months
400
Did Shakespeare ever retire?
Yes, after he moved back to Stratford due to failing health, he did retire.
400

Explain this quote: "I must tell you friendly in your ear, sell when you can, you are not for all markets." 

— In As You Like It, this insult tells someone that they are unworthy or unsuitable for certain situations or relationships.

500
What was the name of the main playing company Shakespeare first became a part of?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
500
When did he write his first play?
1590(he was 26.)
500
How long did it take Shakespeare to write Romeo & Juliet?
2 years!
500
What word did Shakespeare invent?
Assassination
500

Explain the quote: Come, come, you froward and unable worms!"  

In The Taming of the Shrew, this insults someone as being stubborn and useless, like a weak, squirming creature.  

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