I WONDER - Who Watched Shakespeare's Plays?

Shakespeare performed his works for both Queen Elizabeth I and King James I, who hired him and his acting company to perform at the Royal Court. After King James was crowned, Shakespeare released 'Macbeth', a play set in Scotland, reflecting King James's origins.

Who were the monarchs in front of whom Shakespeare performed his works?

• Queen Victoria and King George

• Queen Mary and King Charles

• Queen Anne and King William

• Queen Elizabeth I and King James I

What did Queen Elizabeth and King James do for Shakespeare and his company?

• They made them perform only in public theaters

• They hired them to perform at the Royal Court

• They banned them from performing

• They sent them to France

Which play did Shakespeare release after King James was crowned?

• Hamlet

• Othello

• Romeo and Juliet

• Macbeth

Where is the setting of the play Macbeth?

• England

• Ireland

• Scotland

• Wales

What is significant about the setting of Macbeth in relation to King James?

• It was set in his first kingdom, Scotland

• It was set in his ancestral home, Ireland

• It was set in his birthplace, England

• It was set in his favorite vacation spot, Wales