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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Unquestionably the most famous playwright in the world is William Shakespeare. Born in Stratford, England. True of False, was his birth name Gulielmus Shakspere?
Answer: True
He was given the name Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakspere. Geez, it's no wonder he chose William.
He was given the name Gulielmus filius Johannes Shakspere. Geez, it's no wonder he chose William.
2. The eldest son of John Shakespeare, he was educated in Stratford. Before his profession of acting got under way, he was - according to a very popular story - forced to leave Stratford. Why?
Answer: Caught poaching