Exploring the Globe Theatre

When was the original Globe Theatre first built?

• 1499

• 1599

• 1699

• 1799

What shape was the Globe Theatre?

• Square

• Circular

• Octagonal

• Triangular

Which famous playwright is most closely associated with the Globe Theatre?

• Charles Dickens

• William Shakespeare

• Jane Austen

• J.K. Rowling

What material was mainly used for the roof of the original Globe Theatre?

• Thatch

• Tiles

• Metal sheets

• Glass

How did the audience experience plays at the Globe Theatre?

• Everyone sat in comfortable chairs

• Some stood in the open yard, while others sat in galleries

• Only the rich could attend

• The audience watched from behind a curtain

What was the area called where poorer audience members stood to watch the play?

• The Balcony

• The Pit

• The Stage

• The Gallery

Why did performances at the Globe Theatre usually take place in the afternoon?

• It was too cold in the morning

• There was no artificial lighting, so they used daylight

• Actors preferred to sleep in

• The theatre was closed in the morning

How did Shakespeare influence the Globe Theatre?

• He designed the building himself

• He wrote many plays that were performed there

• He was the main actor in every play

• He built the theatre alone

Approximately how many people could the original Globe Theatre hold?

• 500

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 10,000

What happened to the original Globe Theatre in 1613?

• It was moved to a new location

• It burned down during a performance

• It was turned into a museum

• It was never used again