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Williams date of birth

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William Shakespeare was born in 1564

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Death

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He died in 1616

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Where did he live

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Stratford-Upon-Avon

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Who were his parents

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Shakespeares parents were John and Mary Shakespeare

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What education like for Shakespeare and when did he drop out

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Shakespeare dropped out of middle school when his father lost his fortune.

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Who was he married too

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William married Ann Hathaway

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Did they have kids

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Yes they had 3, 2 including twins

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What happened during 1583-1592

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These dates are known as the lost years

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How old was he during these years

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Between 21-28

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What was the name of theater that was built in 1599 that Shakespeare invested in

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It was called the Globe Theater

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What happened to it in 1613

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It burned down during one of his plays

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Shakespeares plays

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Total:38
Breakdown: 14+10+10+4=38
Comodies:14
History’s:10
Trageides:10
Romances:4

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How many sonnets

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When did he die

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Shakespeare died in 1616

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Where is he buried

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Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-Upon-Avon

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What is significant about his grave stone

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There is rhyme instead of his name

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What language did he speak

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English

18
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Inspiration

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-8 AD
-Pyramus and Thisbe

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Why are people so fascinated by Shakespeare

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He understood human emotions

20
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What 5 facts are known about Shakespeare

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-Christened in Stratford-Upon-Avon April 26th 1564
-Married Ann Hathaway
-Name first mentioned in print
-Had twins
-Died in1616

21
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What was London like during Shakespeares life

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-Dramatic
-Hidden dark alley ways and pubs
-Black death

22
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Who are the groundlings

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Poor people who got cheap seats and had to sit on the ground

23
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Why were the plays preformed during the afternoon

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Because they needed the sun light

24
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Explain the significants of clothing during Shakespeares age

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-They didn’t have money and wealth
-Didn’t have fancy things for the plays and have to relay on the generosity of other people

25
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Why didn’t London officials like the theaters and why weren’t women allowed to preform

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Because of possible pick pockets

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What was the main job for women what were some of the rules for women

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-Arranged marriage
-Couldn’t be in plays
-Couldn’t have a career

27
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In 1593 how long had queen Elizabeth been on the throne

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She was on the throne for 40 years

28
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How did queen Elizabeth feel about the plays

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She loved the theater and the plays

29
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Why didn’t queen Elizabeth marry

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Because she was in a great position that she could remain single

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