English: Shakespeare's Life Question with Answers

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What nickname was William Shakespeare known by? - ANSWER The Bard When was Shakespeare born? - ANSWER Spring of 1564 Where was Shakespeare born? - ANSWER England Which century was Shakespeare... born? - ANSWER 16th century When did an Elizabethan baptism occur? - ANSWER 3 days after birth, St. George's Day What tragedy struck in the year he was born? - ANSWER The Plague Who ruled England at the time of his birth? - ANSWER Queen Elizabeth I What was Shakespeare's father's profession? - ANSWER Glove and leather worker Why was William allowed to go to school? - ANSWER William was allowed to go to school because of his father's authority and social position By what age was Shakespeare able to read and speak this language? - ANSWER 8 years old, Latin Did Shakespeare attend university? - ANSWER No At which age did Shakespeare finish formal schooling? - ANSWER 14 or 15 Who and where did Shakespeare watch his first play and where? - ANSWER A travelling troupe, on lawn of Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, who lived at Kenilworth Castle Who did Shakespeare marry? - ANSWER Anne Hathaway Why did Shakespeare marry her? - ANSWER Shakespeare married her because she was pregnant What did Shakespeare do during the years after his marriage? List 3 possibilities. - ANSWER 1: Might have been a soldier 2: Might have been a sailor 3: Might have gone to Italy What was his first child's name? - ANSWER Susanne What were his twins name? - ANSWER Hamlet and Judith Where did Shakespeare go in the 1580's? - ANSWER To London Why was it so expensive for Shakespeare to write? - ANSWER He had to write in the evening; had to pay for the paper and lights What was the name of Shakespeare's poems that revealed the most about his true self? - ANSWER Sonnets During the 1590's, what ____________ killed thousands of people and the __________ where Shakespeare worked were often shut down. - ANSWER Outbreaks of plague At its height in 1590, how many people was this event killing in a week? - ANSWER Thousands of people In 1596, a terrible tragedy occurred when __________, his only son died of the plague - ANSWER Hamlet What was so significant about this event? - ANSWER The family, name and assets would dissipate The _____ _______ was erected by Shakespeare and his peers. - ANSWER Globe Theatre What was the first play performed there? - ANSWER Julius Caesar In the year ____, during Shakespeare's play _______ _______ ______the __________ ______________ burned to the ground. - ANSWER 1613, Henry the Eighth, Globe Theatre What did Shakespeare do after this? - ANSWER He retired Many assume that Shakespeare and his wife had a "loveless" marriage. For example, he gave his wife no power in his will and bequeathed to her only _____________________________________ even though he died a wealthy man - ANSWER The second best bed from their home Describe the events that led to Shakespeare's death. - ANSWER He ate too many pickled herrings and drank too much wine. He got a fever and then died. Shakespeare died on the anniversary of ________________________ - ANSWER His birthday How many years after his death was a folio of Shakespeare's work compiled? - ANSWER Seven years What was the critic's name who was instrumental in organizing the folio. - ANSWER Ben Johnson In ____, the first _____ of a Shakespearean play was introduced. - ANSWER 1899, film What is this Shakespearean play titled? - ANSWER King John One of Shakespeare's critics, who organized his folio, famously said of Shakespeare: "..." - ANSWER Gentle Shakespeare, sweet swan of Avon [Show More]

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