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Cloze Notes Review
Review of Shakespeare Cloze Notes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Elizabethan Era | time period associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth |
| Why was the Elizabethan Era considered to be a Golden Age in English History? | Queen Elizabeth ruled during the height of the English Renaissance where there were many advancements in art and literature |
| When is Shakepeare's birthday? | April 23, 1564 |
| Where is his birthplace? | Stratford |
| Who did Shakespeare marry in 1582? | Anne Hathaway |
| Why is the period of time between 1582-1592 considered to be the lost years? | there is no documented evidence of Shakespeare's life |
| Shakespeare is best known for authoring what genres of literature? | plays and sonnets |
| What was the name of the acting troupe that that Shakespeare wrote for in 1592? | The Lord Chamberlain's Men |
| Shakespeare wrote this well known play from 1595-1596 | Romeo and Juliet |
| Why do the players change their name to the King's Men in 1603? | King James I becomes the King of England |
| Shakespeare wrote ______plays and _______ sonnets. | 38 plays, 154 sonnets |
| Why did the Plague cause theaters to shut down from 1593-1594? | The Plague would have been easily spread from person to person in such a close venue |
| In what year did Shakespeare retire? | 1610-1611 |
| What was coincidental about the date of Shakespeare's death? | He died on his birthday (April 23rd) |
| What was the name of the theater built in London, England in 1599? | The Globe Theater |
| How many people could fit in The Globe Theater? | 2,500-3,000 people |
| What classes of people attended Shakespeare's plays? | lower, middle and upper class people |
| What were the less wealthy playgoers referred to, who stood on the ground near the pit? | Groundlings |
| During the play, spectators munched on ________, which can be compared to our modern day popcorn | hazelnuts |
| T/F It was acceptable to throw food at the actors in The Globe Theater | True |
| T/F Theater goers were encouraged to be loud and boisterous, and it was acceptable to carry on full conversations during performances | True |
| How did The Globe Theater burn down in 1613? | a live cannon used during one of the plays burned the theater to ashes |
| When was The Globe Theater rebuilt? | in 1614 |
| T/F Scenary was used during Shakespeare's Day | False, settings were indicated by dialogue, or what the actors said during the performance |
| T/F Actors wore costumes similar to their own Elizabethan clothing | True |
| The area above the stage was known as the_____. | Heavens |
| How many hours was a typical performance at The Globe Theater? | 2 hours |
| T/F Both women and men were actors/actresses during Shakespeare's time? | False, both female and male roles were played by men |
| Why did young boys normally play the part of women in Shakepeare's plays? | there voices had not yet changed into a lower deep male octive |
| Why was Shakespeare known as The Bard? | he was considered "The Bard" of "The Poet" because he plays and sonnets were the most popular back then, and his work is considered timeless, and still is relevant today. |
| What components of Shakespeare's work are still relevant today, in modern day music, movies and literature? | Elements of love, fate, comedy, drama |
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Mrs.Murph