Topic - William Shakespeare [#Q4/L/WS/260625]
1. Which monarch ruled during the peak of the Elizabethan theatre?
2. The term 'Jacobean' refers to the reign of which English monarch?
3. Which of these theatres is most associated with Shakespeare’s plays?
4. The open-air structure of Elizabethan theatres was called:
5. Who were the 'groundlings' in Elizabethan theatre?
6. What role did 'The Lord Chamberlain’s Men' have in Shakespeare’s career?
7. Which of the following best describes the Elizabethan stage setting?
8. In Jacobean drama, what theme became more prominent than in Elizabethan plays?
9. Who granted patronage to 'The King’s Men'?
10. What was the function of the 'tiring house' in an Elizabethan theatre?
11. Which was NOT typical of an Elizabethan theatre feature?
12. What was the main reason for the closing of theatres in 1642?
13. Which class of society primarily attended the theatre in the Elizabethan era?
14. What shape was the Elizabethan public theatre often built in?
15. Who was Richard Burbage in relation to Shakespeare?
16. Which area of the theatre did the wealthier audience sit in?
17. The Elizabethan stage often used the 'heavens' to represent:
18. What was significant about the Globe Theatre’s ownership?
19. Why were female roles played by boys in Elizabethan theatre?
20. Which theatre burnt down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII?
