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1
What are some of the big events in England at this time that shaped drama?
England’s adoption of the Protestant faith
The beheading of Anne Boleyn
The death of Edward VI
Henry VII’s break with the Catholic church
2
At this time, women were restricted from attending the theatre.
False
True
3
What is humanism?
The way people interact with each other and act as a society
The enjoyment of other people
Concern for the worth of humanity and earthly life
The idea that you should be nice to other people
4
The plays that were performed did not have to be licensed.
True
False
5
By the year 1300, tournaments were almost always deadly and had little to do with dramatics or pageantry.
False
True
6
Who, after Shakespeare, was considered the finest Elizabethian playwright?
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Jack Johnson
Johnson and Johnson
Ben Johnson
7
Which were the most expensive seats in the Elizabethan theatre?
The second and third floor seats
The balcony above the stage
Area below the balcony
Ground floor
8
According to the Brockett and Hildy text, why did Parliament ban theatre for five years in 1642?
Theatres began performing religious plays that the government did not clear
Actors were seen as causing too much debauchery
Hostility towards Italy and other European countries
The disturbed state of the country following the English Civil War
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How was Shakespeare involved in theatre?
Playwright
Actor
Shareholder
Printer
10
On average, how many plays were seen in the court of James I?
4
55
27
17
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When were plays not attended?
Lent
During the Plague™
Sundays
Christmas
12
Who is considered to be the first important English scene designer?
Inigo Montoya
Giulio Parigi
Inigo Johnson
Inigo Jones
13
Which of these Aristotelean elements grew in emphasis as the influence of the court grew?
Character
Spectacle
Song
Diction
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Which of the following statements about costumes is false?
Actors who wore costumes outside of the theatre had to pay a fine
Actors could not rent their costumes
Actors were typically expected to own their own costumes
Actors were traditionally clothed in Elizabethan fashion
