Tuesday, May 12, 2009

William Shakespeare



1. When was he born?

Baptised 26 April 1564 – 23 April 1616

2. Where was he born?

He was born in Stanford.

3. Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Her wife was Anne Hathaway

4. How many children did they have?

They had twins,a girl and a boy.

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 Hope.
The Swan
The Rose


Shakespeare's works


10. Name three of Shakespeare's comedies.

Measure for Measure
All's Well That Ends Well
The Tempest.


11. Name three of Shakespeare's tragedies.

Romeo and Juliet, Antony and Cleopatra, and Othello are considered love tragedies.


12. Name three of Shakespeare's histories.

King John
Edward III
Richard II

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

Their names were: Regan, COrdelia and Flourish.