Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre Introduction

What is the birth date of William Shakespeare?

• April 23, 1564

• April 26, 1561

• April 23, 1616

• April 26, 1616

Which of the following events is a key moment in Shakespeare's life?

• His marriage to Anne Hathaway

• The opening of the Globe Theatre

• The publication of his first collection of plays

• All of the above

Describe the structure of the Globe Theatre.

• It was a round, open-air theatre with a thatched roof.

• It was a square, enclosed theatre with a glass roof.

• It was a triangular, open-air theatre with a metal roof.

• It was a rectangular, enclosed theatre with a wooden roof.

In which year was the Globe Theatre originally built?

• 1599

• 1613

• 1644

• 1666

What significant event happened to the Globe Theatre in 1613?

• It was destroyed by fire.

• It was rebuilt.

• It was closed permanently.

• It was moved to a new location.

What was the primary material used in the construction of the Globe Theatre?

• Stone

• Wood

• Brick

• Metal

What was the capacity of the Globe Theatre?

• 500

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

What was the name of the company that Shakespeare was associated with at the Globe Theatre?

• The King's Men

• The Lord Chamberlain's Men

• The Queen's Men

• The Admiral's Men

What was the name of Shakespeare's wife?

• Mary Arden

• Anne Hathaway

• Elizabeth I

• Catherine of Aragon

How many children did Shakespeare have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4