Shakespeare's life

1. What is the name of Shakespeare's maternal grandfather?

2. What is Shakespeare's father's name?

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What did he do for a living?

4. What was his mother's name?

5. Were they able to write?

6. John Shakespeare goes from a wealthy businessman to   what?

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In what years did Mary and John die?

8. What day has been accepted as Shakespeare's birthday?

9. Why was William lucky to survive childhood in 16th century England?

10. Name 3 of Shakespeare's siblings.

11. Where did William begin his education?

12. What language was primarily learned in all Elizabethan grammar schools?

13. Why was William removed from school?

14. What is the famous quote given by Nicholas Rowe in 1709?

15. What were the plots of Shakespeare's early plays based  entirely on?

16. What vital piece of information do we gain from the lost years?

17. What 3 possible conclusions can be made from the  wedding documents?

18. How old was Anne when he married her?

19.  Why did William name his twins Hamnet and  Judith?

20.  Where was Will when Hamnet died?

21.  Shakespeare was an established actor in   London by the end of what year?

22.  What do records of the time tell us about  Shakespeare's plays?

23.  Why did the theaters close in 1592?

24.  In what year did Will become a member of   Lord Chamberlain's Men?

25.  What plays did he write during his time with Chamberlain's Men?

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