The Elizabethan Theater

Shakespeare was writing during the Elizabethan Era which is in which of the following time periods?

• 1500 - 1660

• 450 - 1500

• 1600 - 1750

• 1750- 1850

By law, all acting companies had to have a patron who supported the company financially. Who became Shakespeare's patron in 1603?

• Sir Christopher Marlowe
• King James I
• Will Kemp
• The Earl of Lancaster

During theatre performances special effects did not play a major role; therefore, dramatists had to rely primarily on all of the following except for

• Musicians 
• extravagant costuming 
• the actor's words
• the audience 

During the early years of the Elizabethan Era, theatre was not very popular. What is the main reason that theatre became a more popular

• Queen Elizabeth enjoyed drama.

• The Anglican church announced its support of drama.

• Shakespeare became well known.

• The pope sent letters of approval for theatre patrons.

Shakespeare wrote all of the following plays except for 

• Romeo and Juliet
• Titus and Andronicus
• Macbeth
• Dr. Faustus 

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-on-Avon

• London, England

• Verona, Italy

• Ringgold, Georgia

What was the name of his Theatre Company?

• The Lord Chamberlain's Players

• The Globe Players

• England's Acting Troupe

• Chamberlin Theatre Company

What was Shakespeare also known as?

• The Actor

• The Bard

• Lord Chamberlin

• King James

Acting was a respectable career.

• True

• False

Men played the roles of women in Shakespeare's plays.

• True

• False