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Quiz about The Life of William Shakespeare
Quiz about The Life of William Shakespeare

The Life of William Shakespeare Quiz


You think you know Shakespeare? This quiz focuses mostly on his life rather than his works. Answer carefully, and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Brainz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Brainz
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
1,148
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
2420
Last 3 plays: colbymanram (3/10), Guest 98 (6/10), Guest 76 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is generally thought to have been William Shakespeare's date of birth? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of William's father? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where was William Shakespeare buried? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Whom did William marry? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In 1596 William's only son died. What was his name? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which county is Shakespeare's Stratford? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. How many plays did Shakespeare write? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How did William Shakespeare die? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. When did William's wife die? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. William was sentenced to a flogging after he was caught doing what on a nearby estate? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 27 2024 : colbymanram: 3/10
Feb 14 2024 : Guest 98: 6/10
Feb 11 2024 : Guest 76: 7/10
Feb 04 2024 : Guest 120: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is generally thought to have been William Shakespeare's date of birth?

Answer: April 23, 1564

William Shakespeare's actual date of birth is not known. He was baptized on April 26, 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England and at the time it was customary to baptize infants three days after birth. Of course, 23 April has the added attraction of being St. George's day ...
2. What was the name of William's father?

Answer: John

A butcher and glove maker by trade, John was elected town bailiff (equivalent to modern day mayor) and held various other official positions.
3. Where was William Shakespeare buried?

Answer: Chancel of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon

William Shakespeare was buried in the chancel of Stratford's Holy Trinity Church, an honor reserved for those who had left their mark on the world.
4. Whom did William marry?

Answer: Anne Hathaway

On November 27, 1582, William married Anne Hathaway. William was only 18 years old. Anne was 26.
5. In 1596 William's only son died. What was his name?

Answer: Hamnet

Hamnet died at the age of 11 due to a fever.
6. In which county is Shakespeare's Stratford?

Answer: Warwickshire

Stratford-upon-Avon should never be confused with Stratford in the London Borough of Newham!
7. How many plays did Shakespeare write?

Answer: 37

8. How did William Shakespeare die?

Answer: The cause is unknown

Confusion reigns in respect of his death. Some records state that he died from congestion of the lungs as a result of a chill he caught while exercising the longbow. Another version is that he was out drinking with friends and drank something laced with typhus. Yet another version states he was murdered seeing as he changed his will one month prior to his death.
9. When did William's wife die?

Answer: August 6, 1623

Anne died August 6, 1623, over six years after the death of her husband. She was buried beside him in the chancel of Stratford's Holy Trinity Church.
10. William was sentenced to a flogging after he was caught doing what on a nearby estate?

Answer: Poaching

William fled to London to escape his punishment.
Source: Author Brainz

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