B1 8a "Shakespeare’s Globe"

Who invited Simon to London?

• A. His cousin Daniel
• B. His teacher
• C. His uncle Fred
• D. His friend

What is the Globe Theatre located next to?

• A. Big Ben
• B. The River Thames
• C. Tower Bridge
• D. London Eye

When did the new Globe Theatre open?

• A. 1599
• B. 1997
• C. 2007
• D. 1987

What is the Globe Theatre a copy of?

• A. Shakespeare’s house
• B. A Roman theatre
• C. The original Elizabethan Globe
• D.A modern cinema

What happened when it rained during plays in Shakespeare’s day?

• A. The stage was covered
• B. The show was cancelled
• C. Rich people left
• D. Poor people got wet

What kind of information did the guide give?

• A. Boring and confusing
• B. Useless
• C. Interesting and detailed
• D. Only about modern theatre

Who acted in plays during Shakespeare’s time?

• A. Women
• B. Children
• C. Only men
• D. Only professionals

What story surprised Simon?

• A. The name of Shakespeare’s wife
• B. The history of the box office
• C. How long the play lasted
• D. Why Shakespeare left London

What does Simon say about the ‘box office’ story?

• A. He is sure it’s true
• B. He doubts it
• C. He knows it’s a lie
• D. He agrees completely

What did Simon want to do at the stage?

• A. Take pictures
• B. Act
• C. Clean it
• D. Climb it