WHO WAS WILL?
Stratford-upon-Avon
Where was Shakespeare born?
The Globe
What was the name of the theater Shakespeare had his plays performed at?
The words the actors say.
What is a script?
How many times did people bathe?
Over 1,700.
How many words did Shakespeare invent or popularize?
A glove-maker and a leather worker.
What was Shakespeare's father's job?
Outside, during the day, under the open sky
Where were most plays performed?
"Hurry!"
Straw, cloth, or even their hands and water.
What did people use instead of toilet paper?
Threw rotten food and shouted.
What did audiences do if they didn't like the play?
Anne Hathaway
Who was Shakespeare's wife?
Only men and boys.
"Gladly."
What does "fain" mean?
Ale or mead, but never water.
What did people drink?
18 years old.
How old was Shakespeare when he got married?
An actor and a business owner.
What other work did Shakespeare do?
Groundlings.
What were the poorest people who went to the theater called?
"Cheating."
What does "cozenage" mean?
What did rich people wear to show their wealth?
It burned down during a performance.
38 plays, 154 sonnets and other poetry
What did Shakespeare write?
A flag flying above the building.
What sign showed people a play was happening that day?
"Why?"
What does "wherefore" mean?
Bear-baiting, jousting, or storytelling.
What did people do for entertainment?
What animal sometimes wandered onstage?