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Flashcards by E.M. Flood, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by E.M. Flood
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the dates of Shakespeare's birth and death? | 1564 - 1616, April 23 |
| What movies/shows have Shakespearean allusions? | Simpsons, Star Trek, Sesame Street, Loony Toons, Disney, Harry Potter |
| How many plays did Shakespeare write, and what were the three genres? | 37; comedies, histories, tragedies |
| How many sonnets did he compose? | 154 |
| Who was his father? Whom did he marry? | glovemaker/High Bailiff; Anne Hathaway |
| How many children did he have with his wife? | 3 children |
| What year did Shakespeare move to London? | 1592 |
| In 1599, a group called what was formed, and what famous theater was built? | Lord Chamberlain's Men; Globe Theater |
| When did James I become king? What new name did the Lord Chamberlain's Men adopt? | 1603; King's Men |
| What year did Shakespeare retire to Stratford-on-Avon? | 1610 |
| What age was Shakespeare when he died? | 52 |
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