Shakespeare by the numbers
In which year did William Shakespeare die?
1616
In which English town was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
In which city is the Globe Theater located?
London
Who was King of England at the time Shakespeare died?
James I.
The first collection of Shakespeare's work that was published was called?
The First Folio
Why are we not sure of Shakespeare actual birthdate?
there wasn't much record keeping
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Anne Hathaway
Who attended the theater?
All social classes
Which disease killed nearly 10.000 people in London at the turn of the 16th century?
the Plague
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
In which year was William Shakespeare born?
1564
Shakespeare built his own theater. It was called...
The Globe
Circular, open air, three stories
The cheapest places in Elizabethan theatre cost?
a penny
Name three plays by William Shakespeare.
1 - 2 - 3
At which age did William Shakespeare marry Anne Hathaway?
18
Shakespeare's parents names
John and Mary
Lord Chamberlain's Men changed their name to?
The King's Men
The base of the stage was called the "Pit" where the groundings would stand. Describe the behavior that often occurred in this section.
talking and throwing food at the actors
The three types of plays Shakespeare wrote are...
Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies
How many children did Shakespeare have?
3
Who ruled England during the majority of Shakespeare's life?
Queen Elizabeth I
Other than attending the theater, name two forms of entertainment that was popular during Shakespeare's time.
...
What was special about male and female roles in Elizabethan productions?
All roles were played by men, as women were not allowed to work as actresses in England until 1660.
Shakespeare is said to be responsible for ______ new words in the English language.
1700