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Shakespeare Intro

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1
What was the name of the theater that Shakespeare was a main investor in?
The Globe
The Theater
The World
The Sphere
2
Why was Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway's marriage suspicious?
Shakespeare was only 18
Anne had a baby months later
They were cousins
Anne was 26
3
What was one thing a woman was able to do in Shakespeare's time?
Clean the home
Twerk
Act in plays
Go to school
4
Where did Shakespeare live?
England
In a Pineapple under the Sea
Spain
Scottland
5
What university did Shakespeare go to?
Cambridge
King's New College
Oxford
Ummm he didn't?
6
How often would people bathe?
Once a week
Once a year
Once a month
Once a day
7
What is an iamb?
2 syllables
Stressed Syllable followed by an Unstressed one
Unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one
5 pairs of stressed and unstressed syllables
8
If I said that Shakespeare uses word play, what do I mean?
His words have multiple meanings
He would play around with his syllables when speaking
How created over 2,000 new words
He would play around with words
9
Why is Romeo and Juliet still studied today?
Universal Themes
Romeo
Romeo
Juliet
10
How many words did Shakespeare create?
2,000
20,000
4,000
6,000
11
What is Shakespeare's Birthday?
August 21
April 22
May 1
April 23
12
How did disease and outbreaks directly effect Shakespeare?
Government shut down theaters
There was no one healthy to watch plays
Shakespeare almost died
His actors would get sick
13
What did Shakespeare's father do?
Lawyer
Mayor
Banker
Teacher
14
What was one activity that DID NOT happen in the Globe theater?
Chicken Fighting
Lion Fighting
Bear Fighting
Bull Fighting