Background Shakespeare Quiz

Question 1

When a character speaks one’s thoughts aloud when by oneself

Accepted Answer

Soliloquy

Question 2

When a character is talking to the audience, and all the other characters pretend not to hear

Accepted Answer

Aside

Question 3

How did Elizabeth I feel about the theatre?

Accepted Answer

She Loved it

Question 4

When one person is talking, for a long time

Accepted Answer

Monologue

Question 5

Shakespeare was born in...?

Accepted Answer

1564

Question 6

Shakespeare was born and raised in what town?

Accepted Answer

Stratford

Question 7

.Who was one of the biggest supporters of the theatre?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 8

What is Shakespeare's first name?

Accepted Answer

William

Question 9

In 1593, how long had Elizabeth I been on the throne?

Accepted Answer

40 years

Question 10

Which of these professions did Shakespeare not do?

Accepted Answer

Teacher

Question 11

Plays were performed during the...

Accepted Answer

Afternoon

Question 12

Men and women both acted in plays during Shakespeare's time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Is Romeo a…?

Accepted Answer

Montague

Question 14

Juliet is a...?

Accepted Answer

Capulet

Question 15

Why were the plays held during the day?

Accepted Answer

The sun was used for lighting.

Question 16

At the Globe, the "cheap seats" were found where?

Accepted Answer

Ground level

Question 17

When did Shakespeare die?

Accepted Answer

April 23,1616

Question 18

Due to "moral diseases" officials often...

Accepted Answer

closed the playhouses.

Question 19

Shakespeare's theater was called the..?

Accepted Answer

Globe

Question 20

Did the authorities like the theatre?

Accepted Answer

No

Questions 20