Quiz 5 - Design of the Globe

1 Name at least two of the key people who were responsible for developing the design of the new Globe theatre and what role they played (additional names are extra credit).

2 - 4 Explain why each of the following sources were important in the development of the design for the new Globe theatre:

5 What was the problem with the initial orientation of the new Globe, and how was the correct orientation determined?

6 What was the purpose of the third conference on the Design of the Globe?

7 How did John Orrel determine the size of the original Globe Theatre?

8 How was did the construction of the original Globe differ from typical timber frame building?

9 Describe three significant differences between the design of the original Globe and the design of the new Globe?

10 Give an approximate year (within 3 years) for the following major events:


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