#1
In which town was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
ExplanationShakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.
#2
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
ExplanationShakespeare's wife was Anne Hathaway.
#3
Which genre does the play 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' belong to?
Comedy
ExplanationShakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' belongs to the comedy genre.
#4
Who was the monarch on the English throne when Shakespeare was born?
King Henry VIII
ExplanationKing Henry VIII was the monarch on the English throne when Shakespeare was born.
#5
What was the name of the acting troupe Shakespeare was associated with?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
ExplanationShakespeare was associated with the acting troupe called Lord Chamberlain's Men.
#6
In which city did Shakespeare spend most of his career as a playwright and actor?
London
ExplanationShakespeare spent most of his career as a playwright and actor in London.
#7
Which play is famous for the line 'To be, or not to be: that is the question'?
Hamlet
ExplanationThe famous line 'To be, or not to be: that is the question' is from Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet'.
#8
Which monarch was reigning during most of Shakespeare's lifetime?
Elizabeth I
ExplanationQueen Elizabeth I was reigning during most of Shakespeare's lifetime.
#9
Which of Shakespeare's plays is set in Venice and revolves around themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal?
Othello
ExplanationShakespeare's play 'Othello' is set in Venice and explores themes of love, jealousy, and betrayal.
#10
What is the name of Shakespeare's tragic character who is known for his ambition and his famous soliloquy 'To be, or not to be'?
Macbeth
ExplanationShakespeare's tragic character known for ambition and the soliloquy 'To be, or not to be' is Macbeth.
#11
Which of Shakespeare's plays features the characters Rosalind and Orlando, and is set in the Forest of Arden?
As You Like It
ExplanationShakespeare's 'As You Like It' features Rosalind and Orlando and is set in the Forest of Arden.
#12
Which historical figure serves as the antagonist in Shakespeare's play 'Richard III'?
King Richard III
ExplanationKing Richard III serves as the antagonist in Shakespeare's play 'Richard III'.
#13
What is the title of Shakespeare's last play, believed to have been written around 1613?
The Tempest
ExplanationShakespeare's last play, believed written around 1613, is titled 'The Tempest'.
#14
What is the name of Shakespeare's theatre in London?
Globe Theatre
ExplanationShakespeare's theatre in London was called the Globe Theatre.
#15
What is the name of Shakespeare's only son?
Hamnet
ExplanationShakespeare's only son was named Hamnet.
#16
Which of Shakespeare's plays is believed to have been written first?
The Taming of the Shrew
ExplanationThe Taming of the Shrew is believed to be Shakespeare's first written play.