Shakespeareeeeee Flashcards

1
Q

Where was Shakespeare born?

A

Stratford upon Avon

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2
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When was Shakespeare born?

A

April 1564

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3
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How many plays did he write?

A

37 plays

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4
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How many poems did Shakespeare write?

A

Four poems

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5
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What theatres was Shakespeare most associated with?

A

The globe theatre

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6
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What is the Macbeth play referred to by actors? Why?

A

The Scottish play because they believe that the name is cursed, and if you say it on set, you will get injured and play will be cursed.

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7
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What are the names of the main characters in Macbeth play?

A

Macbeth
Lady Macbeth
King Duncan
The three witches
Macduff
Banquo

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8
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What names did Macbeth hold in the play?

A

Macbeth
The Thane of Glamis
The Thane of Cawdor

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9
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How did the globe use flags to signal the play that was happening?

A

Hey used different colour flags for the different types of play. Can you name them?

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10
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What were the three plays, Shakespeare made up

A

Comedies, tragedies and histories.

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11
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Name, three words, Shakespeare invented

A

Bedroom
Bloodstained
Assassination

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12
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What tragedy caused the destruction of the first globe

A

A cannon was sent off as a special effects which sent the globe on fire. 🔥 .oops.

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