Shakespeare's family
Was Sakespeare born in a rich family?
Yes he was.
When and where did Shakespeare die?
In 1616 in Stratford Upon Avon
Who played the roles of Lady Macbeth, Ophelia and Juliet in Shakespeare's time, and why?
Young boys, because women were not allowed on stage
What was Elisabeth's dad like? (his personality)
He had a very bad temper
Who is Lord Capulet's daughter?
Juliet
Why was Romeo banished from Verona?
Because he killed Tybalt.
What was his wife's name?
Anne Hathaway.
Which are the two languages (besides English) he probably learned in grammar school?
Greek and Latin
How was the original Globe destroyed?
During a performance, a gun was shot and the roof caught on fire.
When did Elizabeth I become Queen?
in 1558, after her older sister died.
One of Romeo's friends gets killed during the play. Who?
Mercutio
When did Romeo meet Tybalt?
At the ball organised by Lord Capulet. He went in disguise but Tybalt recognised him.
What was his dad's job?
He was a glove maker.
How many sonnets did he write?
154
How many people could watch a play at the Globe?
2000
Was country was Elizabeth's cousin Queen of?
Scotland
Who is Lord Capulet's nephew?
Tybalt
What was Friar Lawrence's plan to stop Juliet from marrying Paris?
Give Juliet a potion that would make her look dead for 48 hours, so that Romeo wouls have time to come get her and take her away.
What was is first child called?
Suzanna
Why did he make fun of his school masters in his comedies?
because he probably didn't like his teacher's teaching methods
When were the theatres closed in Shakespeare's time?
During plague epidemics, during Lent and on Sundays.
Who succeded Queen Elizabeth I?
James I (Mary's son. Mary was Elizabeth's cousin)
Before he met Juliet, Romeo had a crush on another young lady. What is her name?
Rosaline
Why dis Friar Lawrence accept to marry Romeo and Juliet?
To unite / reconcile both families.
How old was his son Hamnet when he died?
11
When was he baptized? (exact date)
on April 26th 1564
When did the New Globe open?
in 1996
Who did Elizabeth send sailing around the world?
Sir Francis Drake
Who decided to send Romeo into exile?
The Prince of Verona
What did the capulet and Montague families promise to do at the end of the play?
they promised / vowed to raise a golden statue to the other family's child.