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A quick pre-quiz for #ElizabethanTheatre.
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1
Which of the following is not a University Wit?
Thomas Kyd
William Shakespeare
Robert Green
John Lilly
2
Plays were outlawed from the city proper of London in....
1600's
1570's
1550's
1540's
3
Actresses were allowed onstage during the Elizabethan Period.
True
False
4
The Globe Theatre was built...
in 1603 by Queen Elizabeth
in 2017 by Mrs. Alcala
in 1599 by Lord Chamberlain's Men
in 1587 by Christopher Marlow
5
What was the name of the theater built in 1587 which produced Shakespeare's plays?
The Avon
The Globe
The Rose
The National Theatre
6
Who was the English actor known for his comedic roles?
Ben Johnson
William Kempe
Edward Alleyn
William Shakespeare
7
What is an aside?
Dialogue between two or more characters
A short comment addressed to the audience
One character listening in on another conversation
A long speech
8
Which of these is NOT a Shakespearian play?
Romeo and Juliet
Volpone
Hamlet
Macbeth
9
The two doors at the back of the stage for small interior setting is call...
The Heavens
Trap Door
The Tiring House
The Discovery Space
10
Dr. Faustus was written by...
William Shakespeare
William Kemp
Christopher Marlowe
Ben Johnson
11
What was the predominate acting style of the Elizabethan Era?
Method Acting
Presentational Acting
Absurd Acting
Surreal Acting
12
What was the name of Shakespeare's acting company?
Lord Chamberlains Men
Shakespeare's Actors
The Most Amazing Acting Troupe Ever
Queen Elizabeth Players
13
Listening in on another characters conversation is called what?
Eavesdropping
Soliloquy
Aside
Dialogue
14
Richard Burbage...
Was a playwright, poet, and known for his tragedies
Wrote Romeo and Juliet
Was an actor, theatre owner, and painter
Was an English actor whose speciality was comedic roles
15
What is a cloak?
A garment worn to hold the torso in shape
A type of loose garment worn over indoor clothes
A man's short closed fitted jacket
Short trousers fastened just below the knee
16
What is a Masque?
A close fitted jacket
A costume piece worn on your face
An extravagant entertainment held at court
A hooped skirt
17
Which of the following is correctly written in Iambic Pentameter?
ROAD work/ AHEAD yeah/ I sure/ HOPE it/ DOES/
ROAD work/ A head/ YEAH i/ SURE hope/ IT does/
road WORK/ a HEAD/ yeah I/ sure HOPE/ it DOES/
road WORK/ ahead YEAH/ i SURE/ hope IT/ does/
18
The Tiring House is the ceiling above the stage which represents the heavens.
False
True
19
Queen Elizabeth I's parents are
Anne Boleyn and James I
Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII
Mary Queen of Scotts and Henry VIII
Mary Boleyn and Henry VIII
20
The Revenge tragedy Shakespeare is most known for is....
Hamlet
Macbeth
A Midsummer's Night Dream
Romeo and Juliet
21
What is a collar worn in the mid-16th century?
Doublet
Breeches
Ruff
Corset
22
What is a soliloquy?
An extravagant entertainment held at court
Words spoken to the audience
Set, lighting, props, sound design, and creation
A speech where one actor speaks their inner thoughts
23
Who ruled England after Queen Elizabeth I's death?
Henry VIII
Richard Burbage
Mary Queen of Scotts
James I
24
A lost fitting garment worn over indoor clothing is called...
Cloak
Ruff
Jacket
Stomacher
25
Who was the founder of Dulwich College?
Edward Alleyn
Richard Burbage
William Kempe
William Shakespeare
26
Groundlings were upper class citizens who sat in the covered galleries.
False
True
27
The Elizabethan Era lasted from
1556 - 1600
1558-1603
1603-1616
1558 - 1616
28
What was Christopher Marlow known for?
Founding of Dulwich College
His tragedy plays
His comedic acting style
Building the Rose Theatre
29
Which of the follow is NOT one of William Shakespeare's children?
Susanna
Judith
Hamnet
Anne
30
A hooped petticoat that goes around the hips is...
A corset
Breeches
A farthingale
A doublet
31
Breeches are short trousers fastened just below the knee.
True
False
