Theatre in Elizabethan England Quiz

What was the name of England's first public theater?

• The Globe

• The Theatre

• The Royal Theatre

• The Elizabethan Theatre

Who built the Theatre in 1576?

• William Shakespeare

• Richard Burbage

• James Burbage

• Christopher Marlowe

What type of clothing did actors playing nobility wear?

• Costumes

• Elegant clothes

• Simple tunics

• Modern attire

What was the primary purpose of the upper stage in the theater?

• To store props

• To stage scenes with actors on two levels

• To house the audience

• To provide lighting

What was the typical audience size for theaters during the Elizabethan era?

• Up to 1,000 people

• Up to 2,000 people

• Up to 3,000 people

• Up to 5,000 people

Women were allowed to act in plays during the Elizabethan era.

• True

• False

The Theatre was built inside the city walls of London.

• True

• False

Shakespeare's first play performed at the Globe was The Tragedy of Julius Caesar.

• True

• False

The Blackfriars theater was designed to accommodate groundlings with inexpensive seats.

• True

• False

Shakespeare's company, the King's Men, only performed at the Globe Theater.

• True

• False