Shakespeare's World

Question 1

What profession was Shakespeare's father?

Accepted Answer

Glove-maker

Question 2

In what year was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 3

Who was Shakespeare's wife?

Accepted Answer

Anne Hathaway

Question 4

An actor was not given a full version of the script because...

Accepted Answer

There were no copyright laws.

Question 5

Where did the nobles sit at the theatre?

Accepted Answer

In the upper balconies.

Question 6

Who were not allowed to act in plays?

Accepted Answer

Women

Question 7

What is the day credited as both Shakespeare birth and death?

Accepted Answer

April 23

Question 8

What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre company?

Accepted Answer

The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Question 9

Who was the reigning monarch during most of Shakespeare's life?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 10

What is the great river that flows through London?

Accepted Answer

The Thames

Question 11

The roof of The Globe was made from what material?

Accepted Answer

Thatch

Question 12

What was the name given to the rowdy peasants who would watch performances?

Accepted Answer

Groundlings

Question 13

What is the name of the theatre where Shakespeare spent a majority of his time?

Accepted Answer

The Globe

Question 14

The following are all titles of a Shakespeare tragedy except for...

Accepted Answer

Ariadne

Question 15

In what town in England was Shakespeare born?

Accepted Answer

Stratford-upon-Avon

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