Shakespeare 101

In what year did Shakespeare die?

• 1400

• 1616

• 1990

• 936

When was the original Globe Theater built?

• 2001

• 1805

• 1599

• 2020

Which play is Shakespeare's most famous tragedy?

• As You Like It

• A Midsummer Night's Dream

• The Merchant of Venice

• Romeo and Juliet

Which shape accurately describes the Globe Theater?

• A circle

• A square

• A triangle

• A rectangle

Who got to sit on benches and watch Shakespeare's plays performed?

• The wealthy

• The poor

In which city was Shakespeare born?

• Oxnard

• London

• Edinburgh

• Stratford-upon-Avon

Are women allowed to act in Shakespeare's time?

• Yes

• No

• Sometimes

How would you describe the costuming in Shakespeare's plays?

• Modern clothing

• Elaborate and over the top

• There were no costumes, only plain clothes

What does the white flag mean?

• Surrender!

• That there is a play today

• The flag is just a decoration and has no meaning

How many children did Shakespeare have with his wife Anne Hathaway?

• None

• 1

• 2

• 3