There were three of these found in the original Globe Theater.
What are balconies?
100
These could only be held during the daytime.
What were performances?
100
This is where Shakespeare lived for his professional career.
What is London?
100
This is where Shakespeare was born.
What is Stratford-upon-Avon?
200
Shakespearean sonnets are typically written in this type of verse.
What is iambic pentameter.
200
These people would pay less to stand during a performance.
What are the groundlings?
200
Only these people were allowed to act.
What are men? (young boys would play female parts, so this answer is also acceptable)
200
Shakespeare is most well known for this type of writing.
What are sonnets?
200
This is when scholars believe he died. (A specific date or age is not necessary).
What is his birthday?
300
There are generally 10 of these per line of a sonnet.
What is a syllable.
300
Frequently the theater would be shut for this reason.
What is wide-spread illness? (Black Death/Plague acceptable as well)
300
This part of the stage is known as hell.
What is the trap door?
300
In addition to writing, Shakespeare was also known for having two other careers. (Either is acceptable. Both required for full points)
What is acting and part-owner of the Globe?
300
This is who Shakespeare married.
Who is Anne Hathaway?
400
The first two lines of a sonnet usually set this up.
What is the problem?
400
This famous person would often attend Shakespeare's plays.
Who is Queen Elizabeth?
400
Since there was no technology, people would find out about performances in one of two ways.
What is a trumpeter or a flag flying from the theater?
400
Contrary to contemporary beliefs, comedies are not necessarily funny. Instead, a comedy is this.
What is a play with a happy ending/conclusion?
400
Shakespeare had twin children Hamnet and Judith. Scholars believe Hamnet's death inspired this play.
What is Hamlet.
500
In Italian, this means turning point and can generally be found in the 9th line of a sonnet.
What is the volta?
500
This religious group thought that the theater was a place for immoral behavior.
Who were the Puritans?
500
Background scenery was often minimal, so costumes were usually elaborate. Costumes could help indicate one of four things or a combination.
What is social standing, time, location, or mood?
500
We still study Shakespeare today and many have used his plays to create contemporary interpretations of his works. This film is based on his play "12th Night" and stars Channing Tatum and Amanda Bynes.
What is "She's the Man"?
500
Scholars do not actually know the official date of when Shakespeare was born, but they do know that this event was celebrated on April 26th, 1564.