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Introduction to Shakespeare
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1
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
4
5
2
2
Where did wealthy, prominent theatre-goers sit at the Globe?
in the pit
inner balcony
on the stage
floor
3
In what town was Shakespeare born?
London
Stanford
Paris
Stratford
4
What monarch reigned during Shakespeare's career?
Queen Elizabeth I
King George I
Queen Elizabeth II
King William
5
In what year was Shakespeare born?
1526
1564
1764
1654
6
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
Queen Elizabeth I
Anne Hathaway
Juliet Lewis
Ann Bolin
7
Which is not a type of play that Shakespeare wrote?
tragedy
comedy
history
soliloquy
8
What tragedy befell the Shakespeare family in 1596?
death of his wife
death of a daughter
death of a son
they all caught the plague
9
What is the name of the theatre Shakespeare built? (after losing the lease)
The Globe
The Theatre
The Rose
The world
10
Why did male actors play female parts?
males needed the money more
it was seen as improper for women to act in plays
females were terrible actors
Shakespeare hated women
11
How old was Shakespeare when he died?
42
48
52
65
12
Who attended Shakespeare's plays?
wealthy
middle class
poor
all answers
13
What happened to The Globe?
It burned down
It was vandalized
It flooded
It was shut down by the queen
14
What is The Renaissance?
Renewed interest in falling in line with the establishment
Renewed interest in science, commerce, philosophy, and arts
Interest in revolting against the government
15
How much did it cost to stand near the stage at the Globe?
1 penny
2 pennies
1 dime
1 pound
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What was the area called where the poor people stood at the Globe?
the hell
the orchestra
the luge
the pit
