Shakespeare Basics Flashcards

1

What 3 types of drama did Shakespeare write?

Tragedies, Comedies, and Histories
Mysteries, Tragedies, and Narratives
Tragedies, Tragedies, and more Tragedies
Histories, Spoofs, and Mysteries

2

What is the name of the theater Shakespeare had built?

The Globe Theater
The Rose Marine Theatre
Casa Manana
House of Shakespeare

3

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Roberta White
Elizabeth Warren
Mary Poppins
Anne Hathaway

4

Which of these plays were NOT written by Shakespeare?

The Nutcracker
Macbeth
Romeo and Juliet
Taming of the Shrew

5

How many children did they have?

Four boys
Two girls and triplets
Just twins
One girl and twins

6

What year was Shakespeare born?

1200 B.C.
1564
1900
1864

7

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Manchester, England
Stanford, Connecticut
Gloucester, England
Stratford-upon-Avon, England

8

What was his theater company's name changed to when King James became its patron in 1603?

The King's Men
The King's Favorites
The Lion Kings
The King Pins

9

What was the name of the theater company Shakespeare was in?

Lord Chamberlain's Men
Men of Honor
Men in Tights
Theater's Men

10

What did Shakespeare study?

Latin and English Composition
Latin and Spanish History
German and French Language
French and Croatian History

11

What shape was the Globe Theater?

Octagon
Pyramid
Cylinder
Cube

12

Who was England's queen during the majority of Shakespeare's life?

Queen Anne
Queen Mary I
Empress Matilda
Queen Elizabeth I

13

Which of Shakespeare's children died?

Hamnet
Susanna
Richard
Willy

14

What was an audience member who stood on the floor called?

Sad People
Peasants
The unfortunates
Groundlings

15

The best seats in The Globe were called?

The Hiltons
Theater Lord Rooms
The Presidential Suite
The VIPs

Shakespeare Basics

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Shakespeare Basics

Questions 15