#1
Who is often referred to as the 'Bard of Avon'?
William Shakespeare
ExplanationShakespeare's nickname due to his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon.
#2
In which English city is Shakespeare's Globe Theatre located?
London
ExplanationGlobe Theatre is situated in London.
#3
Which play is often considered Shakespeare's greatest tragedy?
Hamlet
ExplanationWidely regarded as one of Shakespeare's finest works.
#4
What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
ExplanationShakespeare married Anne Hathaway in 1582.
#5
Which of Shakespeare's plays features the character Shylock?
The Merchant of Venice
ExplanationShylock is a central character in this play.
#6
What is the name of the shipwrecked character in 'The Tempest'?
Prospero
ExplanationProspero is the protagonist and a magician.
#7
In 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', who is the King of the Fairies?
Oberon
ExplanationOberon is the husband of Titania.
#8
Which of Shakespeare's plays features the character Iago?
Othello
ExplanationIago is the main antagonist of the play.
#9
What is the famous opening line of Shakespeare's play 'Richard III'?
Now is the winter of our discontent
ExplanationRichard expresses his dissatisfaction with the peace.
#10
Which monarch ruled England during most of Shakespeare's lifetime?
Queen Elizabeth I
ExplanationElizabeth I reigned from 1558 to 1603.
#11
Which of these plays is NOT believed to have been written by Shakespeare alone?
The Taming of the Shrew
ExplanationDebate exists over Shakespeare's sole authorship.
#12
What is the name of the theatre company Shakespeare was associated with?
Lord Chamberlain's Men
ExplanationOne of the leading theatrical companies in London.
#13
Who famously played the role of Hamlet in Laurence Olivier's 1948 film adaptation?
Laurence Olivier
ExplanationOlivier's portrayal is considered iconic.
#14
Who is the author of the first collected edition of Shakespeare's plays, known as the 'First Folio'?
Henry Condell
ExplanationCondell, along with John Heminges, compiled the First Folio.
#15
Which of these characters is NOT one of the three witches in 'Macbeth'?
Agnes
ExplanationThe witches are referred to as the Weird Sisters.