Shakespeare and his Globe Theatre

What year was the Globe Theatre built?

• 1599

• 1600

• 1601

• 1602

Which river in London was The Globe built near?

• Rhine

• Thames

• Nile

• Mississippi

How many stories did The Globe have?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Eight

What was another name for the courtyard in the middle of The Globe theatre?

• The Main Stage

• The Risers

• The Pit

• The Platform

What is the name of the people who stood in the courtyard to watch performances?

• Pitties

• Specters

• Peasants

• Groundlings

What did the roof of The Globe have painted on it?

• Suns, Moons, and Stars

• Constellations

• Heaven

• Angels and Demons

What did theatres use instead scenery or lighting effects to make productions special and interesting? (Choose Three)

• Colorful Costumes

• Public Executions

• Musical Accompaniment

• Sound Effects

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What is the name of the village in which Shakespeare was born?

• London

• Stratford-Upon-Avon

• Ottery St. Catchpole

• Edinburgh

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What did William Shakespeare's father do for a living?

• Bear-trapper

• Actor

• Carpenter

• Glovemaker

What ages were William and Anne Hathaway when they married, respectively?

• 17 and 23

• 19 and 23

• 18 and 26

• 18 and 16