Shakespeare's Theater

What was the first difference in the theaters of Shakespeare's time compared to modern theaters?

• No sound system

• No electric lights

• No realistic sets

• No actresses

How were female roles portrayed in Shakespeare's time?

• By male actors

• By female actors

• By puppets

• By voice actors

What type of buildings were most theaters of Shakespeare's time?

• Triangular without roofs

• Circular with roofs

• Rectangular with roofs

• Six- or eight-sided without roofs

Where were the audiences housed in the theaters of Shakespeare's time?

• In a single gallery facing the stage

• In three galleries facing an open courtyard

• In private boxes surrounding the stage

• In a pit in front of the stage

Which theater used by Shakespeare's acting troupe had a roof and artificial lighting with candles?

• King's Men

• Globe

• Blackfriars

• River Thames

What was the admission price difference between the Blackfriars and the Globe?

• The same

• Up to five times higher

• Up to three times higher

• Up to double

In which year was The Tempest performed indoors at the court of King James I?

• 1611

• 1610

• 1613

• 1612

What special effects impressed Shakespeare's audiences in The Tempest?

• Disappearing banquet and flying chariot

• Explosions and fire

• Flood and earthquake

• Thunder and lightning

Where was the Globe theater located?

• In the city center of London

• In the outskirts of London

• On the River Thames outside of London

• On the River Thames across from London

What type of audience came to the Blackfriars theater?

• A young and energetic audience

• A rowdy and loud audience

• A more cultured audience familiar with romances

• A foreign and unfamiliar audience