William Shakespeare Trivia Quiz: The World's Greatest Dramatists

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William Shakespeare Trivia Quiz: The World's Greatest Dramatists

William Shakespeare was born on the year 26 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died on 23 April 1616. He was a playwright, english poet, and actor. Shakespeare's writings are widely regarded all over the world written in the English language. He is one of the world's greatest dramatists. His plays and poems are really impressive to read. Due to his wide reorganizations, he has been commemorated in many statues and memorials. Let's take a quiz to know how much you know about William Shakespeare. So, let's start it!

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William Shakespeare was also a__________.

  • poet who wrote over 150 sonnets

  • actor who performed for royalty

  • successful businessman

  • All of these

To whom did William Shakespeare get married?

  • Anne Hathaway

  • Any Hathaway

  • Arika Hathaway

  • None of these

When was William Shakespeare born?

  • 23 April 1564

  • 24 April 1564

  • 25 April 1564

  • 26 April 1564

Which of the following is the shortest play that Shakespeare writes?

  • Antony and Cleopatra

  • Macbeth

  • Hamlet

  • The Comedy of Errors

When did William Shakespeare die?

  • 23 April 1616

  • 24 April 1616

  • 25 April 1616

  • 26 April 1616

_________ is the ghost in the play "Hamlet" written by William Shakespeare.

  • King of Denmark

  • Claudius

  • Hamlet

  • Queen of Denmark

Which of the following is the longest play that Shakespeare writes?

  • Winter's Tale

  • Macbeth

  • Hamlet

  • The Comedy of Errors

Which of the following plays is written by William Shakespeare?

  • Hamlet

  • Romeo and Juliet

  • Othello

  • All of these

William Shakespeare was born in ___________.

  • Venice

  • New York

  • Washington DC

  • Stratford-upon-Avon

How many Plays were written by Shakespeare?

  • 22

  • 23

  • 38

  • 34

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