Shakespeare and Theatre

Which of the following was not a theatre during the Elizabethan Era?

• The Theatre
• The Rose Theatre
• The Crown Theatre
• The Swan Theatre

Which of the following most clearly explains the difference between prose and poetry 

• Prose is spoken in mainly in meters while poetry is spoken in blank verse
• Prose is mainly spoken by kings in plays while peasants speak in poetry
• Prose is written language not spoken in a metrical unit while poetry is written in rhythm and structure

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All of the following were reasons the theatres closed during Shakespeare's career except for

• Shakespeare was frequently ill and could not create new material.
• Outbreaks of the plague
• Companies left London on Tours
• The Puritans forced shut downs since they considered theatre sinful 

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During the early years of the Elizabethan Era, theatre was not seen as a popular past time. What is the most likely reason that theatre became a more polished past time?

• Queen Elizabeth and James I both enjoyed drama.
• The Anglican church announced its support of drama.
• Shakespeare became a national phenomenon.
• The pope sent letters of approval for theatre patrons. 

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Shakespeare mostly wrote all of the following types of plays except for 

• satirical comedies
• Tragedies
• Comedies
• Historical plays

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What is the name of a speech which reveals the character's innermost thoughts and is addressed to the audience? 

• a soliloquy
• a dialogue
• a monologue
• an address 

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Shakespeare wrote all of the following plays except for 

• Romeo and Juliet
• Titus and Andronicus
• Macbeth
• Dr. Faustus 

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Theatre ceiling named for its decorations

• Heavens
• Southwark
• Loft

Audience members who stood in the pit

• Urchins
• Groundlings
• The King's Company

The first name of Shakespeare's acting troupe

• Blackfrairs
• The Lord Chamberlains Men
• Groundlings