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King of Shadows

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1
Who was not allowed to act in Shakespeare's time?
women
commoners
children under age of 10
men
2
What is the middle event / turning point called?
exposition
denouement
climax
rising action
3
why was London so crowded in Shakespeare's day?
there was only one way in or out :the London Bridge
it was before the plague had wiped out the population
It was before America had been discovered
It was a festival day
4
When did Shakespeare live?
1599
1099
1899
1999
5
Where did the rich people sit?
the yard
the backstage house
the gallery
the pit
6
What did Shakespeare look and act like?
Average height, balding with a calm demeanor
Short, very ugly, & mean
Tall & blonde with a fiery temper
Extremely handsome & outspoken
7
How do all comedies end?
in marriage
In death
8
What is another word exposition?
turning point / main event
conclusion / climax
introduction / beginning
falling action
9
In which city did Shakespeare live?
London
Paris
New York
Atlanta
10
Who was Richard Burbage?
Leader of Church who banned plays inside city limits
author of King of Shadows
a famous actor who knew Shakespeare
King of England while Shakespeare was alive
11
How did Shakespeare's second theater get is name?
It was named after Richard Burbage
It is round like a globe
It was named after Shakespeare
It was just called "The Theatre" because it was the only one