What did Shakespeare do while the theaters were shut down due to the plague?

He wrote poetry, specifically, sonnets.

What line in the prologue creates the strongest example of a tragic, intense, and somber tone?

A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life (6)

How does Shakespeare shorten words so that they would fit in a rhythm pattern?

He uses an apostrophe to shorten the words

What would be an appropriate translation of: “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny” (3)?

An old resentment leads to a new fight

Who went to the theatre?

Everyone had access to the theater.

According to the prologue, nothing could remove their parents’ feud except their deaths. Which line supports this?

Which, but their children’s end, naught could remove (11)

Who were the Monarchs in Shakespeare’s time?

Queen Elizabeth I, King James I

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1
Which of these facts about the Globe Theater is FALSE?
It burned down five times.
It was located in London
A flag displayed indicated what type of play was being shown.
It was three stories high with no roof
2
What did Shakespeare do while the theaters were shut down due to the plague?
He still performed plays, only privately for the Queen.
He went into hiding and returned to Stratford upon Avon
He wrote poetry, specifically, sonnets.
He continued to write plays.
3
Shakespeare’s education involved:
High school
No formal education
Private tutoring
Some college
4
What line in the prologue creates the strongest example of a tragic, intense, and somber tone?
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life (6)
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene (2)
The which , if you patient ears attend (13)
Two households, both alike in dignity (1)
5
When was Shakespeare born and where did his family live?
1530, Rome
1564, Stratford upon Avon
1570, Verona
1510, London
6
How many words did Shakespeare invent?
500
10,000
30,000
1700
7
How does Shakespeare shorten words so that they would fit in a rhythm pattern?
He adds words
He uses an apostrophe to shorten the words
He uses imaginative language
He completely removes the word
8
What would be an appropriate translation of: “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny” (3)?
An old resentment leads to a new fight
An old fight is causing death to occur.
An old person will cause a fight.
A bitter ending will happen to all of the characters.
9
Who went to the theatre?
Only the wealthy
Only the royal family and their invited guests
It only attracted criminals
Everyone had access to the theater.
10
What is the correct translation of “Where is thy brain?”
Where is my brain?
Where is their brain?
Where is your brain?
Where is someone’s brain?
11
Shakespeare wrote his plays in:
Blank verse and Prose
Five syllable sentences
Sonnets and couplets
Couplets and sonnets
12
What is the correct translation of “Thou art my enemy”
You are my enemy.
Them are my enemy.
They are my enemy.
Someone is my enemy.
13
If a play was not entertaining enough, what might the audience do?
The audience might talk during the scenes
All of these
The audience might ignore the play or throw food on the stage
The audience might pick fights with each other
14
What type of poem is the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?
Sonnet
Prose
Free verse
Limmerick
15
How did the theater communicate what type of play would be shown?
There was a group of boys who announced the play to all of the city.
The theater did not share what type of play
The announcement was made alongside the Tower Bridge every day, at noon.
A flag displayed on the pole
16
According to the prologue, nothing could remove their parents’ feud except their deaths. Which line supports this?
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life (6)
Which, but their children’s end, naught could remove (11)
And the continuance of their parents’ rage (10)
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, (2)
17
In regard to actors on the stage, who was not allowed on the stage?
Women
Young boys
Everyone was allowed on the stage
The Queen
18
Shakespeare was a leading member of:
Lord Chamberlin’s Men
Acting Troup of London
The Lord Admiral’s Men
The Queen’s Men
19
Where did Shakespeare work as an actor and playwright?
Stratford upon Avon
Bristol
London
Thames
20
Who were the Monarchs in Shakespeare’s time?
Queen Mary, King James II
Queen Elizabeth I, King James I
Queen Elizabeth, King Henry
Queen Mary, King James I

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