William Shakespeare


1. When was he born?

William was born in 1564. On a Wednesday, April the 26th.

2. Where was he born?

Stratford-upon-Avon.

3. Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Anne Hathaway

4. How many children did they have?

They had twins, one was a boy and the other one a girl.

5. When did he die?

He died the 23rd. of april 1616.

6. Why is the World Book Day celebrated on April 23rd -except for the UK and Ireland?

Copyright Day would be celebrated on this date because of the Catalonian festival and because the date is also the anniversary of the birth and death of William shakespeare, of other Authors.


The globe


6. What is The Globe?

It's a theatre.

7. When was The Globe built?

It was built in 1598.

8. What happened to the theatre in 1.613?

In 1613, the theatre burned because of the shot of a cannon during a performance of Henry VIII.

9. Name three other theatres in London in 16th century.

The Swan
The Rose
The Hope.


Shakespeare's works


10. Name three of Shakespeare's comedies.

"As you Like it"
"Comedy of Errors"
"The Tempest".


11. Name three of Shakespeare's tragedies.

"Romeo & Juliet"
"Othello"
"King Lear".

12. Name three of Shakespeare's histories.

"Henry V"
"Richard II"
"King John".

13. What where the names of King Lear's daughters?

Their names were: Cordelia, Regan and Flourish.





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