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Shakespeare's Stratford Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about Shakespeare's links with Stratford upon Avon.

A multiple-choice quiz by dingo74. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dingo74

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
308,685

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
473

Last 3 plays: Buddy1 (7/10), Guest 81 (4/10), Guest 81 (0/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The house where William Shakespeare was born stands on which street? Hint

Henley Street

George Street

Chapel Street

Market Street

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which year did Shakespeare finally retire from public life and return to Stratford? Hint

1611

1591

1597

1601

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Question 3 of 10

3. A short drive from Stratford is the house where Shakespeare's wife had lived. What is the name of this house? Hint

Mary Arden's Farm

New Place

Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Hall's Croft

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Question 4 of 10

4. John Shakespeare, William's father, was one of the four constables who kept the peace in Stratford.

True

False

5. Dating from Shakespeare's time, which street in Stratford had the reputation, and still does today if rumours are to be believed, of being one of the most deadly streets in the world due to its high level of ghostly activity? Hint

Cow Street

New Street

Pig Street

Sheep Street

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to legend, the ghost of the Swan Theatre leaves what behind to show that she has been there? Hint

a smell of face paint

a strong smell of perfume

a petal from a rose

a smell of sick

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Question 7 of 10

7. William Shakespeare was reputedly caught poaching in the grounds of which stately home located near to Stratford upon Avon? Hint

Warwick Castle

Upton House

Broughton Castle

Charlecote Park

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Question 8 of 10

8. James I sent a cutting of which tree to William Shakespeare? Hint

Ash tree

Mulberry tree

Oak tree

Willow tree

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is Shakespeare buried? Hint

Holy Trinity Church

Westminster Abbey

St. George's Chapel

St. Paul's Cathedral

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Question 10 of 10

10. The new Courtyard Theatre which seats 1,000 people opened in July 2006 with productions of Michael Boyd's Henry VI. How does Henry VI, Part 1, open? Hint

Hung be the heavens with black, yield day to night!

O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention,

Now is the winter of our discontent

Old John of Gaunt, time-honour'd Lancaster, Hast thou, according to thy oath and band,

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The house where William Shakespeare was born stands on which street?

Answer: Henley Street

He was born in Henley Street and after becoming famous, moved to New Place which stood opposite the Guild Chapel on Chapel Street.

2. In which year did Shakespeare finally retire from public life and return to Stratford?

Answer: 1611

Shakespeare bought New Place in 1597 but did not move there until he retired in 1611. It is not there any more as in 1759, the then owner, Reverend Francis Gastrell, got fed up with the tourists and ordered his servants to pull down Shakespeare's house. The people of Stratford drove him out of town!

3. A short drive from Stratford is the house where Shakespeare's wife had lived. What is the name of this house?

Answer: Anne Hathaway's Cottage

Mary Arden was his mother and his daughter, Susanna, lived in Hall's Croft. Both venues can still be visited today.

4. John Shakespeare, William's father, was one of the four constables who kept the peace in Stratford.

Answer: True

John Shakespeare did in fact hold this position and had to look out for young men with daggers looking for fights!

Answer: Sheep Street

If rumours are to be believed, Sheep Street is home to the plague, an axe man and a witch as well as numerous ghosts! For further information read the Horrible Histories "Stratford Upon Avon".

6. According to legend, the ghost of the Swan Theatre leaves what behind to show that she has been there?

Answer: a strong smell of perfume

This lady ghost supposedly likes plays by Chekhov! She slams doors in the theatre and leaves behind her a scent of perfume.

7. William Shakespeare was reputedly caught poaching in the grounds of which stately home located near to Stratford upon Avon?

Answer: Charlecote Park

Charlecote Park houses a Tudor House and is about five miles from Stratford-upon Avon. The park has landscaped gardens and a deer park designed by Capability Brown. It is in this park that it is reputed Shakespeare was caught poaching!

8. James I sent a cutting of which tree to William Shakespeare?

Answer: Mulberry tree

James I wanted England to produce its own silk and so had lots of mulberry trees brought to England. Shakespeare was sent a cutting to plant in his house in Stratford.

9. Where is Shakespeare buried?

Answer: Holy Trinity Church

He is buried between his wife, Anne, and his daughter, Susanna. The plaque over his grave reads "Good frend for Jesus sake forebeare, To digg the dust encloased heare; Bleste be the man that spares thes stones, And curst be he that moves my bones." It is thought this may have prevented his bones being dug up!

10. The new Courtyard Theatre which seats 1,000 people opened in July 2006 with productions of Michael Boyd's Henry VI. How does Henry VI, Part 1, open?

Answer: Hung be the heavens with black, yield day to night!

"Now is the winter of our discontent" are the opening words of Richard III whilst "Oh for a Muse of fire" is how Henry V opens. Finally, Richard II says "Old John of Gaunt, time-honour'd Lancaster" to open Richard III.

Source: Author dingo74

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