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Quiz about Shakespeares Life
Quiz about Shakespeares Life

Shakespeare's Life Trivia Quiz


Here are a few questions about his life and a few about his work.

A multiple-choice quiz by robert362. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
robert362
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
17,702
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
3644
Last 3 plays: Guest 129 (3/10), Guest 122 (3/10), Guest 111 (1/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who was Shakespeare's wife? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The theatre with which Shakespeare is most closely associated is the: Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following has NOT been seriously suggested as being the true author of Shakespeare's works? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Another individual is said to be the true author of Shakespeare's works - due in no small part to the timing and the curious circumstances of his death. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which is NOT one of Shakespeare's tragedies? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these plays is NOT by Shakespeare? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which lines are NOT found in Shakespeare? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which event did NOT occur during Shakespeare's life? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which lines do not belong to Shakespeare? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Shakespeare lived to a ripe old age - for his time. How old was he when he died? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 129: 3/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 122: 3/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 111: 1/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 210: 2/10
Oct 16 2024 : Guest 118: 3/10
Oct 15 2024 : Guest 129: 7/10
Sep 30 2024 : Fiona112233: 8/10

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Answer: Anne Hathaway

Morrow was married to Charles Lindbergh. Rutledge is alleged to have been the girl that Lincoln really loved - but who died young. Boleyn was one of the women in the saga of King Henry VIII.
2. The theatre with which Shakespeare is most closely associated is the:

Answer: Globe

It was situated on the South Bank [of the Thames], in Southwark.
3. Which of the following has NOT been seriously suggested as being the true author of Shakespeare's works?

Answer: John Webster

Bacon may be the name most often mentioned, but there are many who will argue for Oxford or Derby.
4. Another individual is said to be the true author of Shakespeare's works - due in no small part to the timing and the curious circumstances of his death.

Answer: Christopher Marlowe

All were contemporaries of Shakespeare - but it was Marlowe who died young in an altercation that some believe to have been convenient and faked.
5. Which is NOT one of Shakespeare's tragedies?

Answer: The Duchess of Malfi

That one is by John Webster.
6. Which of these plays is NOT by Shakespeare?

Answer: Every Man in his Humour

That one is by Ben Jonson.
7. Which lines are NOT found in Shakespeare?

Answer: When you speak of this - and you will - be kind

The line is from 'Tea and Sympathy' (by Robert Anderson)
8. Which event did NOT occur during Shakespeare's life?

Answer: Cromwell's term as Lord Protector

Cromwell came some years later. Shakespeare was alive for the Armada (1588) and for the Gunpowder Plot (1605). Elizabeth had a long reign on the throne.
9. Which lines do not belong to Shakespeare?

Answer: Come live with me and be my love

This is by Marlowe.
10. Shakespeare lived to a ripe old age - for his time. How old was he when he died?

Answer: In his 50s

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Source: Author robert362

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