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Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Canterbury
Bristol
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When did Shakespeare write his plays?
16th and 17th Century
17th and 18th century
14th and 15th century
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How old was Shakespeare when he first got married?
17
18
19
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What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Ditover
Anne Hathaway
Anne Fein
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How many children did Shakespeare have?
1
3
None
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Which London theater was Shakespeare associated with?
The Globe
The Earth
The Planet
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What year did Shakespeare die?
1616
1617
1618
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Which of Shakespeare's plays was the shortest?
Romeo and Juliet
The Comedy of Errors
Macbeth
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How many plays did Shakespeare write in total?
35
37
200
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Which Shakespeare character famously proclaims "O Treachery!" when dying?
Banquo
King Lear
Caesar
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Do you think you know Shakespeare better than just about anyone else? It's time to put your knowledge to the test. Take these 10 questions and find out just how much you know about Shakespeare!
1
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Canterbury
Bristol
2
When did Shakespeare write his plays?
16th and 17th Century
17th and 18th century
14th and 15th century
3
How old was Shakespeare when he first got married?
17
18
19
4
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Ditover
Anne Hathaway
Anne Fein
5
How many children did Shakespeare have?
1
3
None
6
Which London theater was Shakespeare associated with?
The Globe
The Earth
The Planet
7
What year did Shakespeare die?
1616
1617
1618
8
Which of Shakespeare's plays was the shortest?
Romeo and Juliet
The Comedy of Errors
Macbeth
9
How many plays did Shakespeare write in total?
35
37
200
10
Which Shakespeare character famously proclaims "O Treachery!" when dying?
Banquo
King Lear
Caesar
