Why did theatres in London sometimes close?

There were outbreaks of plauge, The Puritans did not approve of the plays

Which of these are quotes from Romeo and Juliet?

"Parting is such sweet sorrow", "Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona"

What is a groundling?

A poor spectator that had to stand in front of the stage

He is also famous for his sonnets. What is a sonnet?

A lyric poem with fourteen lines

studbud

Duplicate of Shakespeare

16 termsStudBud Administration

A checking up on your knowledge of one the world's greatest writers

Flashcards16 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 16

Answers

1
Where was Shakespeare born?
In London
In Stratford
In Coventry
In York
2
How many plays did he write?
17
37
27
47
3
When was Shakespeare born?
1564
1526
1654
1616
4
What was the name of Shakespeare's theatre?
The Rose
The Globe
The Crown
The Swan
5
What is the name of Hamlet's love ?
Ethel
Gertrude
Rosaline
Ophelia
6
Why did theatres in London sometimes close?
The Queen did not like the plays that were performed
It was too cold and dark to play
There were outbreaks of plauge
The Puritans did not approve of the plays
7
In which play are there three witches making a prophecy?
A midsummer night's dream
MacBeth
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
8
Where did Romeo and Juliet first meet?
In the street
At the court
At a feast
At church
9
In what country is Hamlet set?
Sweden
England
Denmark
Germany
10
Which of these are quotes from Romeo and Juliet?
"Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?"
"To be or not to be; that is the question"
"Parting is such sweet sorrow"
"Two households, both alike in dignity, in fair Verona"
11
Juliet's parents want her to marry...
Romeo
Mercutio
Paris
Thybalt
12
What play ends with Hermia and Lysander's wedding?
Othello
A Midsummer Night's dream
MacBeth
King Lear
13
Who kills King Duncan?
MacBeth
Claudius
Romeo
Hamlet
14
What happened to the Globe in 1613?
It was moved to the other side of the river Thames
It was torn down by the Puritans
A roof was attached so that there could be more performances
It caught fire
15
What is a groundling?
An actor who did not belong to a company
A play writer who did not belong to a company
A poor spectator that had to stand in front of the stage
A rich spectator who could afford an extra cushion
16
He is also famous for his sonnets. What is a sonnet?
An Elizabethan ballad
A religious hymn
A lyric poem with fourteen lines
A romance (also called tragycomedy)

Duplicate of Shakespeare Flashcards | StudBud