William Shakespeare Introduction w/ Story & Figurative Language

When did the original Globe Theater burn down?

• 1599

• 1613

• 1642

• 1996

What happened to the original Globe Theater after it was closed by the Puritans?

• It was rebuilt and opened again

• It was turned into a tourist attraction

• It was destroyed to make houses

• It was moved to a different location

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What was the shape of the original Globe Theater?

• Square

• Triangle

• Polygon

• Circle

How many people could the original Globe Theater hold?

• 500

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• London

• Stratford

• New Place

• Kings New Grammar School

What evidence supports the claim that Shakespeare wrote the plays attributed to him?

• Criticism from other playwrights

• Records of his involvement in theater

• Ownership of a theater company

• All of the above

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Who did William Shakespeare marry?

• Anne Hathaway

• Susanna

• Judith

• Hamnet

What role did King James I play in Shakespeare's life?

• He published Shakespeare's plays

• He gave Shakespeare a special title

• He wrote plays for Shakespeare

• He criticized Shakespeare's works

Why did William Shakespeare spend many years away from his family in London?

• To work as a businessman

• To pursue his education

• To perform in the theater industry

• To visit his friends and relatives

What role did King James I play in Shakespeare's career?

• He criticized Shakespeare's works

• He provided financial support to Shakespeare

• He wrote plays for Shakespeare

• He published Shakespeare's poems

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