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
In which part of London is the Globe Theatre located?
Southwark
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
Which school did William Shakespeare attend?
grammar school
In which year was the Globe Theatre opened?
1599
The cheapest places in Elizabethan theatre cost only one penny, which bought you a place right in front of the stage. How many pennies were in £1?
240
Name three plays by William Shakespeare.
1 - 2 - 3
At which age did William Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
18
Shakespeare died on April 26th, 1616, the day of England's patron saint. What's the name of the saint?
St. George
In which year did the first Globe Theater burn down?
1613
How were the most expensive seats in a public theater, such as the Globe Theatre, called?
Lord's Rooms
Shakespeare invented up to 3.000 of our common words in English. Which of the following words was NOT invented by him?
torture - eyeball - lonely - beast
beast (it is derived from the Latin word bestia)
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