Test
“Shakespeare's biography”
1. Shakespeare was born in what town or city?
a) London
b) Stratford-upon-Avon
c) Edinburgh
2. The names of Shakespeare's father and mother were?
Mary and John
Mary and Jack
Helen and John
3. Shakespeare was the father of how many children?
a) Shakespeare had 2 children
b) Shakespeare had 4 children
c) Shakespeare had 3 children
4. Why did Shakespeare leave his hometown of Stratford and go to London?
a) It is not known for sure how or why he left.
b) He wanted to be famous
c) He received a tempting offer
5. In what year was the Globe Theater built?
a) 1566
b) 1577
c) 1599
6. Who did Shakespeare marry?
a) Anne Hathaway
b) Katrine Hathaway
c) Anne Northway
7. Where was Shakespeare buried?
a) St.Paul Cathedral
b) Holy Trinity Church
c) Moly Trinity Church
8. Name the theatre where William Shakespeare did work and play?
a) Globe
b) Bolshoi
c) Gloves
9. What three items were always sold at every Shakespeare play performed at the Globe?
a) Tomatoes, beef, oranges
b) Potatoes, meat pies, and oranges.
c) Tomatoes, meat pies, and oranges.
10. What was the most common job of those who paid a penny to see the play?
a) Street-sweeper
b) milkman
c) grocer
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