1. Why did it matter who was the reigning king or queen when Shakespeare wrote his plays? (2 +1 bonus)
2. How many plays did Shakespeare write? (1)
(1 bonus sonnets)
3. Where did he probably spend most of his time writing (where did he "keep" his desk)? (2 points)
4. Some people speculate Shakespeare was gay. What other reasons could he have had for his relationship with the Earl of Southampton? (2)
5. Why didn't Shakespeare go to university? (2)
6. Why did they move The Globe? (1)
7. Why did Shakespeare retire? (1)
8. How many actresses were in Shakespeare's troupe? (1)
9. About how old was Shakespeare when he decided to move to London? (1)
10. What is the official "Shakespeare" day? What day is a good day to remember Shakespeare? (Birthday) (1)
