The Globe 2.0

A detailed illustration of the Globe Theatre, showcasing its iconic architecture and audiences, depicting a lively Shakespearean play in progress.

The Globe 2.0: Shakespeare's Theatre Quiz

Test your knowledge of the iconic Globe Theatre! This quiz delves into the rich history, architecture, and performances that made the Globe a cornerstone of Shakespeare's legacy.

30 intriguing questions
Explore Shakespeare's world
Perfect for enthusiasts and learners alike

30 Questions8 MinutesCreated by ExploringWord42

The Globe was not Shakespeare's what? He rented several others and owned which theatre? (dismantled globe while owner was away)

The Globe was how many levels high and what shape for better acoustics and sight?

How many people did the Globe fit?

What time were performances held due to the lack of electricity and lighting?

The stage jutted into what?

Spectators surrounded the stage on how many sides?

There was a roof only over where? People would pay more to sit there.

The trapdoor beneath stage 1 was only used for what?

The inner stage was referred to as what? What was its purpose?

What was stage 1 usually used for?

Name some other characteristics of stage 2.

The balcony was also known as what?

The balcony was used for both acting purposes and what?

What did the flags signal? If there was no flag what did that mean?

What type of show; no show

What did a black flag signal?

What did a red flag signal?

What did a white flag signal?

What types of shows were forbidden?

How long was the usual performance?

Who stood for the entire performance?

How much did it cost to sit on the 1st and 3rd levels?

How much did it cost to sit on the second level?

The acting company, of only what, share what?

Plays were usually what to prevent boredom?

What was the usual duration of one play?

What was the acting company's name called under Queen Elizabeth I? Under James I?

Shakespeare supposedly wrote how many plays that are still universal today?

What kind of plays were the only ones considered legal?

Theatres closed for what three reasons?

It was considered indecent to allow who to perform?

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