| What did Shakespeare leave for his wife in the will? | Second best bed because the first “best” bed was saved for guests |
| Who did Shakespeare marry and what was “interesting” about her? | Anne Hathaway. She was 8 years older and already pregnant with Susanna. |
| Where is Shakespeare buried? | Holy Trinity Church, Stratford Upon Avon |
| What is significant about Shakespeare’s death? | He died on his birthday, April 23, 1616 |
| Why were plays not allowed in London during Shakespeare’s time? | Controversial |
| What was the most famous theater in the old London area? | Globe |
| What caused the theater to burn down in 1613? | Canon fire during a production of Henry VIII |
| While viewing the play, where do the “poor” people stand? | Pit |
| Where do the wealthy people sit during the play? | The Galleries |
| Why were performances held in the afternoon? | No artificial lighting |
| Who played female roles on stage during Shakespeare’s time and why? | Adolescent boys because girls were not allowed on stage. |
| What Christian saint was assigned Midsummer Night’s Eve day in his honor? | Saint John the Baptist |
| What customs are practiced on Misdsummer’s Eve? | Burning bonfires to get rid of spirits, fasting, washing hands |
| What is the “legal” marrying age for boys? | 14 |
| What is the “legal” marrying age for girls? | 12 |
| Why is money exchanged during a marriage? | To ensure that the wife is taken care of in case the husband passed away. |
| What are 6 characteristics of fairies? | small, dwell in places of fancy, care for children, human attributes, mischievous, wear green outfits |
| Who originally wrote Pyramus and Thisbe? | Ovid |
| What is Romeo and Juliet based on? | Pyramus and Thisbe |
| What is Pyramus and Thisbe about? | In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Pyramus and Thisbe are two lovers in the city of Babylon who occupy connected houses/walls, forbidden by their parents to be wed, because of their parents’ rivalry. Through a crack in one of the walls, they whisper their love for each other….(you tell me more) |
| Who is the Duke of Athens in A Midsummer Night’s Dream? | Theseus |
| Who is the king of the fairies in A Midsummer Night’s Dream? | Oberon |
| Shakespearean comedies end in…..? | Marriage |
| Who is Puck? | Mischievous fairy servant of Oberon |
| Who is Egeus? | A town citizen who has a daughter that will not marry the man he chose for her |
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream/Shakespeare
August 22, 2019