Context - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Match the themes to the events of the play:

• Duke Theseus and Hippolyta get married

• Royalty

• The Mechanicals rehearse a play

• Violence

• Hermia and Lysander run away together

• Magic

• Oberon & Titania fight

• Love

• A flower makes people fall in love

• Theatre

Who is William Shakespeare?

• A) A famous scientist

• B) A literary genius of the Elizabethan era

• C) A modern artist

• D) A historical politician

William Shakespeare was born in ____.

• 1564

• 1542

• 1578

• 1590

John Shakespeare’s occupation was:

• Farmer

• Blacksmith

• Glove maker

• Baker

Pick the statement that best describes Elizabethan England.

• Elizabethan England was known for its political stability, distinct social classes, and strict laws.

• Elizabethan England was characterized by frequent political upheaval and lack of social structure.

• Elizabethan England had no significant laws governing social classes or politics.

• Elizabethan England was primarily focused on geographical exploration with little regard for politics or social structure.

Which one is true?

• Shakespeare wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.

• Shakespeare was a contemporary of Charles Dickens.

• Shakespeare's works were all written in the 20th century.

• Shakespeare's most famous work is 'The Great Gatsby'.

What type of building is marked with a red square on the map?

What is the name of this Theatre?

• Elizabethan Theatre

• Shakespeare Theatre

• The Golbe Theatre

• The Globe Theatre

What are these 4 ideas important for in theatre?

• Immersion in the story

• audience

• Different levels of action

• structure of the stage

• Exploration of characters' feelings

• scenery

• Reactions & Message

• actors

What is the term for the hidden door used for special effects in 'The Globe'?

• Trap door

• Stage door

• Backstage entrance

• Secret hatch