Shakespeare Flashcards

(34 cards)

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When was Shakespeare born

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April 23, 1564

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When did Shakespeare die

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April 23,1616

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3
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Where did he live

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Stanford upon Avon

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4
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Who were Shakespeare’s parents

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John And Marry Shakespeare

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5
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What was school like for Shakespeare in his early days

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Long days, rigorous, learned Latin, logic and history

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6
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When did Shakespeare drop out of school

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Middle school when family lost money

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7
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Who was Shakespeare’s wife

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Anne Hathaway

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8
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How many kids did Shakespeare have

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3

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9
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What were the names of Shakespeare’s children

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Hannet, Judith and Susanna

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10
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What was Shakespeare lost years

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when he moved to London in his early 20s and there was no word from him

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11
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When were The Lost Years

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1583-1592

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12
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What was the name of the theater Shakespeare invested in

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Globe theater

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13
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When was the globe theater built

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1599

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14
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When did it burn down

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1613

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15
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How many plays did Shakespeare write

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38

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16
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How many Comedies did Shakespeare write

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How many Histories did Shakespeare write

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How many Tragedies did Shakespeare write

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How many Romances did Shakespeare write

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How many Sonnets did Shakespeare write

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Where was Shakespeare buried

A

Holy Trinity Church

22
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What language did Shakespeare write in

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Early modern english

23
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What was the inspiration of Shakespeare’s work

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story of Pyramus and Thisbe, and a poem by Arthur Brooks

24
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What was the rhyme scheme of sonnets

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Who were groundlings
the people all the way on the ground who payed a penny to watch the plays
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When were the plays preformed and why
In the afternoon because they had to use sunlight to light the stage
27
What was the significance of clothing in Shakespeare's age
symbol of status because colorful clothing was only worn by nobles and higher status
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Why didn't London officials like theaters
it attracted thieves, con workers, and prostitutes
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Why weren’t women aloud to preform
it was morally wrong at the time
30
What was the main job for women
marriage, and housework
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What did the queen think of the plays
she loved them and supported them
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How long did the queen sever on the thrown
40 years
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Why didn't the queen marry
she used it as way to get what she wanted by bringing up the idea then denying it
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What made Romeo and Juliet so important in Shakespeare's career
"broke the mold" and mixed tragedy with comedy