William Shakespeare's Biography Quiz

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John Shakespeare's occupation was ?
- A Playwrite
- A Teacher
- A Wool Trader

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In this quiz, students will complete multiple choice, true/false, and fill in the blank questions over our William Shakespeare introduction.

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2.

William Shakespearer's mother was ?
- Anne Hathaway
- Elizabeth Stratford
- Mary Arden
Correct Answer

A. Mary Arden

Explanation

William Shakespeare's mother was Mary Arden.

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3.

William Shakespeare married ?
- Anne Hathaway
- Elizabeth Stratford
- Mary Arden
Correct Answer

A. Anne Hathaway

Explanation

William Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway.

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4.

William Shakespeare had twin children, Hamnet and Juduth.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement is true. William Shakespeare did have twin children named Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet Shakespeare was born in 1585 and died at the age of 11. Judith Shakespeare lived to adulthood and got married. These twin children were mentioned in historical records and are believed to have been the only children of William Shakespeare.

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5.

William Shakespeare had three sisters and four brothers.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False
6.

William Shakepeare's wife was pregnant before they were married.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

The given statement suggests that William Shakespeare's wife was pregnant before they got married. This implies that they had a child before tying the knot.

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7.

William Shakespeare was born in the year .

Correct Answer
1564

Explanation
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

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8.

Mary Arden was unique becuase she had and .

Correct Answer
land money

Explanation
two things

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William Shakespeare's Biography Quiz

John Shakespeare's occupation was ?

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William Shakespearer's mother was ?

William Shakespeare married ?

William Shakespeare had twin children, Hamnet and Juduth.

William Shakespeare had three sisters and four brothers.

William Shakepeare's wife was pregnant before they were married.

William Shakespeare was born in the year .

Mary Arden was unique becuase she had and .