What was the name of the acting company founded by Shakespeare and his colleagues?

Elizabethan Theatre and Its Impact

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The Admiral's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Queen's Men
The King's Men
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Who is considered the father of the English language theatre?
Robert Greene
James Burbage
Christopher Marlowe
William Shakespeare
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What was one of the main reasons London officials opposed theatres?
They were too expensive
They attracted the criminal class
They were located outside the city
They were too small
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What was a common criticism of actors by the Puritans?
They were too religious
They were too educated
They created nothing of tangible value
They were too wealthy
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Globe Theatre prevent doorkeepers from stealing receipts?
By having spectators drop their penny admission through a slot
By having guards at the entrance
By using a ticket system
By counting the audience manually
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What was the financial model for actors in the Elizabethan theatre?
Actors were paid a fixed salary
Actors worked for free
Actors became shareholding members of a permanent acting company
Actors were hired for each play
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What was the role of noble patrons in the theatre industry?
They acted in the plays
They provided financial support
They had no artistic or financial relationship with the companies
They wrote plays
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