Life and Times of Shakespeare Flashcards
1
Q
When is Shakespeare’s birthday and where was he born.
A
Believed to have been born on April 26, 1564, Stratford-Upon-Avon, England.
2
Q
When did Shakespeare die?
A
In 1616 at the age of 52
3
Q
Did Shakespeare attend college?
A
No
4
Q
How many plays/sonnets did Shakespeare write?
A
154
5
Q
Was Shakespeare an actor?
A
Yes; he performed his playwrights as well as others.
6
Q
Who did Shakespeare marry? How many children did they have?
A
Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, they had three children
7
Q
Did Shakespeare publish his plays?
A
No, however, after his death, two actors recorded his work.
8
Q
How many of Shakespeare’s plays were published?
A
Thirty-six of Shakespeare’s plays were published in 1623.
9
Q
What are six of Shakespeare’s notable works?
A
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
- Macbeth
- The Tempest
- King John
- Julius Caesar
