Shakespeare Fun Facts
Where was Shakespeare born?
England
What is the opening scene of the Tempest?
Sailors caught in a violent storm.
Who is Oberon’s servant?
Puck
How does Romeo die?
Poison
What is the name of Macbeth’s wife?
Lady Macbeth
What is Shakespeare wife’s name?
Anne Hathaway
How is Caliban described?
A monster
Who is the king of the fairies?
Oberon
Where does the story take place?
Italy
Who does Macbeth frame for the murder of Duncan?
Duncan’s Drunk Chamberlains
What is Shakespeares theater’s name?
The Globe Theater
Who does Ferdinand fall in love with?
What gave the flower in Midsummer Night’s Dream its power?
Cupid’s arrow
How old is Juliet?
13
Why does lady Macbeth constantly wash her hands?
Guilt
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
39
Why did Prospero end up in the island?
He was banished by Antonio in order to usurp his power.
What happens when the fairies fight in Midsummer NIght’s Dream?
Natural Disasters
What object does Juliet use to kill herself?
A knife
What does Macduff do with Macbeth after murdering him?
He takes his head as a symbol of victory.
What commonly used word did Shakespeare make?
Swagger
What was Prospero’s title before his position was usurped and he was forced to flee Italy?
Duke of Milan
Out of the four lovers, who ended up together?
Hermia and Lysander & Helena and Demetrius
What are the names of the feuding families?
Montague and Capulet
What two prophecies make Macbeth believe he is invincible?
He won’t be harmed by anyone born of a woman and he won‘t be defeated until Birnam Wood moves to Dunsinane.