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The Elizabethan Theatre

Quiz by Silvia Ungaro

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  • Q1
    Who was the most famous playwright in the Elizabethan Theatre era?
    Christopher Marlowe
    Ben Jonson
    John Webster
    William Shakespeare
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  • Q2
    What was the name of the famous theatre in London associated with many of Shakespeare's plays?
    The Globe Theatre
    The Swan Theatre
    The Rose Theatre
    The Blackfriars Theatre
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  • Q3
    What was the name of the monarch who ruled during the Elizabethan era, which the theatre period is named after?
    Queen Elizabeth I
    Queen Mary I
    King James I
    King Henry VIII
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  • Q4
    During the Elizabethan Theatre era, what was the term used to refer to the audience who stood in the uncovered area right in front of the stage?
    Groundlings
    Patrons
    Lords
    Players
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  • Q5
    In Elizabethan Theatre, what were the female roles typically played by?
    Eunuchs
    Young boys
    Puppets
    Adult women
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  • Q6
    What was The Globe Theatre's unique architectural feature that allowed it to be used during daytime performances?
    Heating system
    Glass ceiling
    Open-air roofless design
    Retractable roof
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  • Q7
    What was the typical audience demographic at The Elizabethan Theatre performances?
    A mix of all social classes
    Exclusively peasants and commoners
    Only nobility and royals
    Mainly clergy and religious figures
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  • Q8
    During the Elizabethan era, what was the general seating area called where most commoners would stand to watch performances?
    The gallery
    The balcony
    The royal box
    The pit
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  • Q9
    What was the name of the ruling dynasty during the Elizabethan era in England?
    York
    Tudor
    Stuart
    Plantagenet
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  • Q10
    What was the purpose of the open-air design of Elizabethan theatres like The Globe Theatre?
    To allow natural light and fresh air into the theatre
    To protect the audience from inclement weather
    To enhance the acoustics for the actors
    To provide a more intimate setting for the audience
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