Shakespeare's Background

Shakespeare was born in what English town?

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What are his birth and death dates?

• 1964-1916

• 1500-1600

• 1564-1616

• We don't know. There were no records

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Shakespeare married who?

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Schooling at his grammar school was considered all EXCEPT...

• only boys

• difficult/rigorous

• in a one room with all ages

• taught by university professors

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Who built the first THEATER in London?

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Which was NOT a name of a theater in Shakespeare's London?

• the Duck

• the Swan

• the Curtain

• the Rose

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The globe had how many WOODEN sides?

Which is NOT true of the Globe Theater?

• Women couldn't attend unless accompanied.

• Young boys played female parts/roles.

• It had an open courtyard and top.

• It had many special effects and props.

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How did Londoners know if a play was to be performed that day?

• They sent out fliers to inform the public.

• A flag was raised/flown atop the theater.

• The actors had to recruit people to come.

• The Queen told everyone.

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Which type of play did Shakespeare NOT write?

• Tragedy

• Comedy

• History

• Romances

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