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William Shakespeare Quiz

William Shakespeare CliffsNotes

How well do you know William Shakespeare?

1. Was William Shakespeare married?

 
 

2. How many children did William Shakespeare have?

 
 
 
 

3. What do some believe caused Shakespeare to turn from writing comedy to writing tragedy?

 
 
 
 

4. Which of these is not a play written by William Shakespeare?

 
 
 
 

5. What was the name of the acting company for which William Shakespeare primarily wrote?

 
 
 
 

6. Who is the most important character in Romeo and Juliet?

 
 
 
 

7. The story of Shakespeare’s Hamlet was derived from what legend?

 
 
 
 

8. Is “The Tragedy of Macbeth” based on a real person?

 
 

9. Is “The Taming of the Shrew” a comedy?

 
 

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