Elizabethan Theatre Quiz

Who is considered the father of the English language theatre?

• William Shakespeare

• Christopher Marlowe

• James Burbage

• Robert Greene

What was the name of the theatre designed and built by James Burbage?

• The Globe Theater

• The Rose

• The Theater

• The Globe

What was the main concern of London officials regarding the theatres?

• All of the above

• Moral grounds

• Crime

• Public health

Which acting company was the only one successful enough to construct their own theatre?

• The King's Men

• The Queen's Men

• The Admiral's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

How did the spectators pay their admission fee at the Globe Theatre?

• Gave it to the actors

• Paid online

• Dropped it through a slot

• Handed it to the doorkeepers

What was the main reason for the frequent rotation of plays in Elizabethan theatres?

• To entertain the nobility

• To showcase different playwrights

• To test the actors' memory

• To attract repeat customers

Who were the University Wits associated with?

• Oxford or Cambridge

• The Queen's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Admiral's Men

What was the main theme of Shakespeare's tragedies?

• Instruction on country's past

• Reflection on internal struggles

• Silliness and vanities in society

• Exploration of heroic figures

What did the Puritans oppose about the new theatres?

• The portrayal of women by men

• The lack of moral substance

• The high admission fees

• The actors' lack of education

What were the origins of the Elizabethan theatre? what kind of plays/performances were represented?