Quiz 2 - History of the Globe Theatre

1 Why was the Globe Theatre Built?

2 Who played roles in the actual construction of the Globe theatre? (specific names are not necessary, just give an idea of who the major players were)

3 What advantage did the builders of the Globe Theatre have that James Burbage did not have when he built The Theatre?

4 Name at least three members of the partnership of owners of the Globe Theatre. (any more than three are extra credit)

5 Give an approximate percentage of plays written for the Globe which were written by William Shakespeare.

6 How was William Shakespeare affiliated with the second Globe?

7 How did the Globe burn down?

8 Who was mainly responsible for the resurrection of the new Globe Theatre?

9 What was the first play to be performed at the new Globe?

10 Give an approximate year (within 10 years) for the following major events in British theatre history:

• The first Globe Theatre opened

• The second Globe Theatre opened

• The second Globe Theatre destroyed

• The new Globe Theatre opened
  
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