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Biographies of Shakespeare Quiz: Seniors

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SHAKESPEARE BIO QUIZ What was the year that we think Shakespeare was born? _______________ 1564 1616 1768 What town was Shakespeare born in? ROME Stratford-upon-Avon LONDON

Do we know for sure what kind of education Shakespeare received? YES NO How old was Shakespeare when he married? 17 24 18 Who did Shakespeare marry? Anne Hathaway Katy Perry Abigail Adams

What play was considered Shakespeares FIRST theatrical success? ROMEO & Juliet HAMLET HENRY VI What river was The Globe Theater built near? The Nile The Tigris The Thames What year did Shakespeare publish his sonnets? 1616 1609 1500 What was the title of Shakespeares last play written? OTHELLO MACBETH The TEMPEST What was the name of the child that Shakespeare lost? BEN HAMNET MACBETH What play was later influenced by the loss of this child? HAMLET MACBETH Alls Well that Ends Well Who did Shakespeare become a playwright for in 1594?(this made him famous) The Globe Richard Burbage Queen Elizabeth I What was the name of Shakespeares play COMPANY? Men in Tights Shakespeares Globe The Kings Men Where is Shakespeare buried at? HOLY Trinity church in Stratford LONDON PARIS

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BONUS: LIST 3 works from SHAKESPEARE that you can remember from the reading or the powerpoint. _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________