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1
Since I have received command to this business, I have not slept one wink.
My eyes are so dry that they will not close.
I have not slept at all
I am winking so much it is making me tired.
2
When was Shakespeare born and what was unique about his birthday?
July 4, 1776; he was both on USA's Independence Day
April 23, 1564; believed he died on the same date in 1616
Jan 1, 1459; he was born on first day of the year
3
If you break the ice and do this feat / Achieve the elder, set the younger free
Avoid falling on thin ice
Help start a conversation
Break the ice before putting them in drinks
4
He hath eaten me out of house and home
He has eaten not only my food, but my financial comfort also
He has eaten his way out of a gingerbread house
Some houses contain too much food
5
But for my own part, it was Greek to me
Many people pretend to be Greek
It is something I did not understand
Greek dressing is often used to flavour food
6
In Shakespeare's day, which is true of the clothing?
Pets often wore the same clothes as their owners
Men wore many of the same garments that women wore
Children were often dressed like dolls
It did not indicate social status
7
The most serious crime in Shakespeare's time was...
wearing inappropriate clothes
treason (plotting to kill or overthrow queen)
giving money to poor beggars
Stealing money from the church
8
Thy knotted and combined locks to part / And each particular hair to stand on end.
Something frightens you
There is too much product in your hair
You need a haircut.
9
Neither a borrower or a lender be
Borrowers should not pay any interest
Don't lend or borrow because it may cause loss of friendship
Lenders can charge any rate they deem appropriate
10
Better a witty fool, than a foolish wit
Better a wit & low class than pretentious and high class
It is always good to be pretentious
It is good to be witty, especially if you are foolish
11
Cry "Caesar! Beware the ides of March
Be careful if you were born in the middle of March
Beware of small children on March 15th
Beware March 15th as Julius Caesar was assassinated then
12
Which is true about life span during the Elizabethan times?
Half of all babies died before 1st bday; most adults <50year
The vast majority of people lived well into their 90s
Teens often died in unclean schools
People could not get married until they were 18
13
Which statement is the most accurate about acting in the Elizabethan age?
Actors were wealthy and adored by the public
Actors had to buy their own outfits
Females were forbidden to act leaving males to play females
14
Something is rotten in the state of Denmark
Someone has rotten eggs; and all of Denmark is stinking
Something is not right; something seems wrong.
Denmark is cooking cabbage and onions again
15
Which is a fact about the Bubonic Plague?
The Plague did not affect theatres
It lasted for over ten years
It lasted in London for three years
Fleas living on rats carried and spread the Plague
16
Which is true of Queen Elizabeth?
England did not flourish under her rule
She was married twice
She married young, at the age of 16
She ruled England for 44 years
17
True is it that we have seen better days
There is more to see on sunny days
We have seen better times
We should not look ahead at the calendar
18
Which is true of the Bubonic Plague
caused by lack of fresh water
Called the Black Death
It was caused by a lack of fresh air
It was not very contagious
19
In Elizabethan England, women kept what in their pockets to keep their hands warm?
rabbit fur
cotton rags
rats
20
Which is true about Queen Elizabeth?
She wore make-up that was a poisonous combo of lead/vinegar
She did not like or support the theatre
She lived in the years 1800-1854
21
Catpursing was a common crime in London. Which is true of catpursing?
Cat fur was used to make purses for rich people
When someone cut the purses off wealthy banker's clothing
Shakespeare did it as a means of securing money
Thief cuts open purse - most often during church services
22
One of the favourite sports of the Elizabethan era was...
baseball, newly introduced and enjoyed by all
bear-baiting, bears chained to a post, attacked by dogs
tennis
cricket
23
Why then, can one desire too much of a good thing?
Stay away from the unpleasant things in life!
Too much of something pleasant can make it unpleasant
Enjoy the good things in life!
24
Which is true about the Globe theatre?
The globe did not burn down
It was so brightly lit, actors were unable to see the stage
No plays were performed at night as there were no lights
The theatre was enclosed in a huge dome
25
What is this an example of? "But soft, what light through yonder window breaks?"
soliliquy
iambic pentameter
free verse
26
Why were those who attended plays at The Globe called "groundlings"?
poor people who stood on the ground
Globe Theatre "groupies" followed Shakespeare actors
These were the babies who slept on the ground
27
How long would you have her after you? Forever and a day...
This means forever
Forever is a long time
A day is not a long time
28
Which is true of London in Shakespeare's time?
London was focused on animal safety
Open sewers in the streets were filled with garbage
Because of excellent sanitation, England was disease-free
29
Nay, if our wits run the wild-goose chase, I am done.
Wild geese are fun to chase
We will never find it as things are out of control
It is difficult to catch wild geese
30
Pray you/if it be, give it me, for I am slow of study
It takes me time to learn things
I cannot study tonight
I usually procrastinate before I study
31
Knock, knock, knock! Who's there, i' th' name of Beelzebub!
An expression leading to a joke
Someone can't find the doorbell
Someone is knocking someone down
32
What's in a name? that which we call a rose / By any other name would smell as sweet
Names don't matter; what's important is what they are
Roses are called roses
Roses are sweet; therefore they are called roses
Don't be afraid of calling someone a name
