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1
What is "The First Folio"?
A collection of 38 plays
a collection of 32 plays
a collection of 36 plays
Shakespeare's last will
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Which type of play was not performed in Shakespeare's time?
majority play
miracle play
morality play
Mystery play
3
What can be the final part of a drama?
prologue
soliloquy
epilogue
monologue
4
In which century were the miracle plays performed?
10th-12th
10th-11th
12th-15th
11th-12th
5
Who died in 1603?
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth I
William Shakespeare
Elvis Presley
6
In which system of order did people in Shakespeare's time believe?
no system
democracy
hierarchy
tyranny
7
What was the name of Shakespeare's first daughter?
Susanna
Charlotte
Judith
Francine
8
A play which begins with joy and ends sadly is called...
history
tragedy
comedy
romance
9
At which time of the day did the performance begin?
In the afternoon
In the morning
In the evening
At midnight
10
What was the capacity of the Globe theatre?
100 Spectators
2000 S.
1000 S.
200 S.
11
The Globe Theatre
is square in shape
is oval in shape
has a circular shape
has a triangular shape
12
A man can lose his high position or can even be lowered to the rank of a rock
by cheating on his wife
by being to fat
by burning down his house
by drinking too much
13
Where were the mystery plays performed?
in churches
on public places
on rageants
in inn-yards
14
What did the syndicate own in which Shakespeare was one of eight members?
part of the Globe
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The King's Men
The Globe Theatre
15
When was Shakespeare Born?
In 1411
In 1857
in 1616
In 1564
16
How were the theatres financed?
by a group of actors
by noblemen
by British colonies
by the Queen
17
Who has got the highest position in the "Great Chain of Being"?
all men
nature
The Queen
God
18
In which year did Shakespeare die?
1620
1610
1616
1612
19
How many women were involved in the first performance of Romeo and Juliet?
0
1
2
5
20
What was the reason for the change of name from "The Lord Chamberlain's Men" to "The King's Men"?
they did not like the name anymore
official permission to bear this name
Death of Queen Elizabeth I
retirement of Queen Elizabeth I
21
When a drama is divided into different units, such a unit is called...
scene
act
chapter
stanza
22
The theatre was
open air, only the galleries being covered
a tent
a closed building
a building like a church
23
What kind of play is "A Midsummer Night's Dream"?
Tragedy
History
Comedy
Romance
24
What was one of the main tasks of the actors?
to sell food and drinks
to write the play
to take over the audience
to abuse the audience
25
How long was the contract between the actors and the theatre?
a lifetime
between 3-6 months
about 3 years
there was no contract
26
What was the contents of mystery plays?
biblical scenes
historical events
dramatic performances
mysteries
