Shakespeare

Question 1

What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company when they built the Globe?

Accepted Answer

Lady Chamberlain's Men, King's Men

Question 2

How many new words (approx.) did Shakespeare introduce into the English language?

Accepted Answer

1500

Question 3

In what kind of illegal trade was Shakespeare's father involved?

Accepted Answer

wool

Question 4

In what year was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 5

Who would have been the audience for plays in Shakespeare's time?

Accepted Answer

commoners, merchants, the nobility, royalty

Question 6

How many sonnets did Shakespeare write?

Accepted Answer

154

Question 7

Who ruled England during most of Shakespeare's life?

Accepted Answer

Elizabeth I.

Question 8

Which of the following sometimes forced the theatres to close?

Accepted Answer

Plague

Question 9

What was the official religion in England during Shakespeare's lifetime?

Accepted Answer

Protestantism

Question 10

Where did Shakespeare go when he retired?

Accepted Answer

Stratford

Question 11

Which of the following was most subject to censorship in Shakespeare's day?

Accepted Answer

politics

Question 12

Which of the following was an element of the Globe theatre?

Accepted Answer

stalls for standing

Question 13

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 14

When were plays performed at the Globe?

Accepted Answer

only during the afternoon

Question 15

What role did women play in Shakespeare's theatre?

Accepted Answer

characters, audience

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