Actor and Playwright and his Life in London

1/10

What happened to the theatres after the plague had passed?

They reopened.

They were overrun by rats.

Lots more theatres were built.

2/10

The Lord Chamberlain was in charge of court law.

False

True

3/10

Shakespeare became a regular playwright for the acting troupe that performed for Queen Elizabeth I.

True

False

4/10

What was the name of leading actor in The King’s Men?

William Shakespeare

Richard Burbage

Lord Chamberlain

5/10

What did Giles Allyen want to do to the The Theatre in Shoreditch?

Tear the theatre down.

Build a new theatre.

Perform a play at the theatre.

6/10

What did Richard Burbage and the company of actors do after Giles Allen’s decision?

Burn the theatre down.

Build a new theatre.

Perform a play at the theatre.

7/10

Where was The Globe built?

In Stratford-upon-Avon

Near the River Thames

In Shoreditch

8/10

Which shape is The Globe similar to?

A circle

A rectangle

A triangle

9/10

What happened to The Globe during a performance of King Henry VIII?

A bear broke in.

The King came to see the play.

The theatre burnt down.

10/10

We think Shakespeare commuted between London and Stratford-upon-Avon.

True

False

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