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?"