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1
When and where was Shakespeare PROBABLY born?
1492: London, England
1615: Glasgow, Scotland
1565: Dublin, Ireland
1564: Stratford upon Avon
2
All of the following were part of Globe Theater productions EXCEPT
microphones
brightly colored banners
props
elegant costumes
3
Which is NOT a feature of Shakespeare's plays that made them appeal to upper and lower classes?
fast-paced humor
poetic speeches
exciting action scenes
making fun of the poor
4
How many plays did Shakespeare write?
10
38
25
100
5
When was Romeo and Juliet published?
1854
1492
1587
none of these
6
What important business decision did Shakespeare make the year Romeo and Juliet was published?
He became a shareholder in the Globe theater.
He got a TV show
He quit acting and wrote novels
He became the King's personal writer
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Globe Theater productions LACKED ALL of the following EXCEPT?
lighting
costumes
scenery
curtains
8
When was the Globe Theater built?
1616
1984
1492
1599
9
Why were the female roles given to young boys?
women were terrible actresses
none of these
Shakespeare didn't like working with women
it was considered improper for a woman to act
10
Which of the following was unacceptable audience behavior?
cheering
booing
throwing rotten vegetables
rushing the stage
11
Which IS NOT a feature of Shakespeare's plays that made them appeal to upper and lower classes?
amazing lighting and special effects
wise observations about human nature
acts of bravery and kindness
heinous crimes
12
Who is Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Queen Mary
Queen Anne
Elizabeth Morrow
13
Who paid the lowest admittance fee?
solidiers
pit audience
Kings and Queens
children
14
After the King's patronage, what changed?
poor people could not attend plays
Shakespeare could not act in the plays he wrote
the price of admission was the same for everyone
the name of the company
15
Who went to see Shakespeare's plays?
rich and poor people
kings and queens
poor people only
queens only, kings don't believe in art
16
What is the name of the FIRST theater company Shakespeare wrote and acted with?
The Queen's Men
Shakespeare's Thespians
The King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's men
17
What helped the audience visualize the scenery?
none of these
expertly crafted scenic backdrops
the lines of dialogue
the lyrics of the music composed for the play
18
Which King became a patron of the Globe Theater in 1609?
none of these
Henry VIII
James IV
Arthur
19
How many people did the Globe Theater hold?
200
3,000
20,000
unlimited
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There is no official record, but what date of death is on Shakespeare's monument?
April 23, 1616
August 5, 1492
December 24, 1887
