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The Elizabethan theatre

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Shakespeare's theatre was called...

a)

the O

b)

the S

c)

the Globe

d)

the Planet

2.

The theatre could contain...

a)

hundreds of spectators

b)

thousands of spectators

c)

millions of spectators

3.

Why were there so many spectators in this theatre?

a)

because it offered a new kind of drama

b)

because the seats were free

c)

because it was a beautiful theatre

d)

because oranges were free

4.

It was cheap to attend a play.

a)

wrong

b)

right

5.

People had the right to chat during the play

a)

right

b)

wrong

6.

The scenery was colourful.

a)

right

b)

wrong

7.

The theatre was situated...

a)

within the town limits

b)

outside the town limits

8.

Which statement is correct?

a)

The spectators were protected from the rain thanks to a thatched roof

b)

The actors were protected from the rain thanks to a thatched roof

9.

Which statements are correct?

a)

A flag flew at the top of the roof during a performance

b)

A curtain would open at the beginning of each performance

c)

Night scenes were symbolised by a torch

d)

The stage was large and could contain many actors

10.

Anybody could be an actor

a)

right

b)

wrong