Life
What year was Shakespeare born?
1564
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline
What is the name of Hamlet's father?
King Hamlet
Who are the first characters to prophesy Macbeth’s rise to power?
The Three Witches
How many lines are in a Shakespearean sonnet?
14
In which town was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What event leads to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
A family feud between the Montagues and Capulets and Fate
Who reveals the murder of the former king to Hamlet?
The ghost of his father
What does Lady Macbeth famously sleepwalk and try to wash off?
Blood off her hands
What is the theme of many of Shakespeare's sonnets?
Love
Which famous theater is associated with Shakespeare?
The Globe Theatre
Who kills Tybalt?
Romeo
How does the famous line end? " It is the east, and Juliet...."
"is the Sun"
What title does Macbeth hold before becoming king?
Thane of Glamis
What is the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet?
ABABCDCDEFEFGG
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Who is Juliet's confidant and friend?
The Nurse
Who does Hamlet accidentally kill behind the arras?
Polonius
Who kills Macbeth?
Macduff
What is a common literary device used in Shakespeare's sonnets?
Metaphor
How many plays is Shakespeare credited with writing?
39
How does Romeo die?
He takes poison believing Juliet is dead
What is the outcome of the duel between Hamlet and Laertes?
Both Laertes and Hamlet die
What vision does Macbeth see before murdering King Duncan?
A dagger leading him to Duncan's chamber
Who are sonnets addressed to?
A dark lady and a a fair youth