If the answer to the question is "Deamonolgie", what is the question?

What book was written by James I proving witches existed?

Why were witches blamed for bad things that happened?

There was little scientific knowledge.

At this time the first theatre was built -1576. But where were plays performed before this?

Courtyards of inns and the houses of wealthy people.

If the answer is "because there was no artificial lighting" what is the question?

Why were plays performed in the afternoon?

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1
On what date was Shakespeare born?
23rd April
23rd January
23rd February
23rd March
2
What is also significant about 23rd April?
It was the date his first played opened.
Shakespeare died on this date.
Shakespeare got married on this date.
Shakespeare's children had the same birthday.
3
If the answer to the question is "Deamonolgie", what is the question?
What is Ed Sheerin's latest song called?
What is the study of demons called?
What book was written by James I proving witches existed?
What word can't James I spell?
4
Look at this picture. What is the name of this famous theatre (Shakespeare used).
The Map Theatre
The Globe Theatre
The Apollo Theatre
The World Theatre
5
Most people stood to watch a play. But what were these people called?
Underlings
Groundlings
Foundlings
Poor
6
In Elizabethan theatres, women were not allowed to perform. Who played female roles?
None of the above.
Women disguised as women.
Women disguised as men.
Boys.
7
How many witches were executed in Scotland between 1590 and 1680?
404
Four hundred and forty
440
Four thousand four hundred
8
When Macbeth was written who was the reigning monarch?
James Corden
James McAvoy
James 1 (came from Scotland)
James Bond
9
What is the noun in the following insult? Thou craven, dizzy-eyed, coxcomb?
craven
Thou
dizzy-eyed
coxcomb
10
Before becoming a playwright, what was Shakespeare's job?
He was an actor.
He was a priest.
He was a glove maker.
He was a teacher.
11
Why were witches blamed for bad things that happened?
Witches have magical powers.
There was little scientific knowledge.
People truly believed in witches.
Witches were evil and caused disasters.
12
Why were theatres built outside city walls?
All three.
People believed that theatres were a bad influence.
People were worried they offended important people.
People were worried that plays could be controversial.
13
When Shakespeare was first writing, who was the reigning monarch?
Elizabeth II
Queen Victoria
Elizabeth I
Mary Tudor
14
At this time the first theatre was built -1576. But where were plays performed before this?
On the village square.
At the side of the road.
Courtyards of inns and the houses of wealthy people.
In a church yard.
15
If the answer is "because there was no artificial lighting" what is the question?
Why didn't Elizabethans go for a walk when it was dark?
Why were plays performed in the afternoon?
Why didn't Elizabethans use torches?
Why didn't Shakespeare write at night?
16
What did people think witches could do?
Disguise themselves as animals.
All three.
See into the future.
Cast spells.
17
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford upon Mersey
Stratford Hospital
London
Stratford upon Avon
18
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Megan Fox
Jennifer Lawrence
Natalie Portman
Anne Hathaway
19
What year was Shakespeare born?
1964
1364
1564
1764

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