The Globe Theatre Quiz

What year was The Globe Theatre built?

• 1554

• 1599

• 1613

• 1662

Who were the Lord Chamberlain's Men?

• The jesters in King Henry VIII's court

• Shakespeare's servants

• The builders of Shakespeare's Globe when it reopened

• Shakespeare's acting company

Choose two: What unique features did The Globe Theatre's design include?

• A rotating stage

• A thrust stage

• An open roof

• A balcony for musicians

What type of performances did The Globe Theatre primarily host?

• Ballet

• Plays

• Opera

• Musical concerts

The Globe was first closed when it​ (a)   in 1613. It was then​ (b)   in 1614 but closed again in 1642 because of​​​ (c)   . It remained​ (d)   until 1997.

• burned down
• rebuilt
• the Puritans
• closed
• opened for renovations
• demolished for a new theater
• abandoned due to lack of funds
• Queen Elizabeth

1. Using multiple pieces of evidence from the text, evaluate how The Globe Theatre contributed to Shakespeare's success as a playwright. (Note: If you've already answered this on your Google Doc, you can copy and paste your answer here.)

1. How do the details about the modern Globe Theatre contribute to the central idea of the text? (Note: If you've already answered this on your Google Doc, you can copy and paste your answer here.)

What type of information should be included in the summary of The Globe Theatre's history?

• Information that could be proven true.

• Speculative information.

• Personal anecdotes.

• Imaginary events.

Write your summary: Imagine you need to explain The Globe Theatre's history to someone who has never heard of it. Write a summary that sticks to just the facts - like when it was built, what it looked like, what happened there, and what it's like today. Use your own words and only include information that could be proven true. (Note: If you've already answered this on your Google Doc, you can copy and paste your answer here.)