William Shakespeare Biography

Last updated over 3 years ago
29 questions
Note from the author:
Based on the A&E Biography
Intro

Today's Task


Today is about William Shakespeare. Watch this biography about Mr. Shakespeare, and answer the questions while watching the video.
The Video
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What is shakespeares life shrouded in?

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The _______ as he is called is larger than life.

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William Shakespeare was born in ________ (year) in ______________________ (place).
Seperate answers with a comma

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His parent’s names were ________________ and ___________________.
Seperate each name with a comma.

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John Shakespeare was a glover and leather worker?

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Shakespeare attended university?

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At what age was Shakespeare withdrawn from school?

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How much older was Shakespeare's wife than he?

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Who did Shakespeare marry?

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Shakespeare had 3 children?

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What are the names of Shakespeare's children (check all that apply)?

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In 1580, William went to which city?

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What was Shakespeare when he was in London?

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What did Shakespeare successfully write throughout the 1590's (check all that apply)

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What kind of plays did Shakespeare write (check all that apply)?

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During Shakespeare's time, acting was officially band during the 40 days of lent.

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In the summer of 1596, what distaster strikes Shakespeare's family?

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How did the death of his son affect his plays?

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Why did his company build a new theatre?

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What is the name of Shakespeare's theatre?

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What was the first play performed at the Globe?

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How did the audience have to use their imaginations?

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What kind of plays did Shakespeare write towards the end of his career?

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How was the Globe destroyed?

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When did Shakespeare die?

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Where did Shakespeare get his ideas for his plays?

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How did Shakespeare perceive himself?

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Why is Shakespeare still popular today (check all that apply)

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Summarize what you learned from this video.