Listening test on Shakespeare and the Globe

Ladies and gentlemen. Watch the movie and answer the questions, but beware: the questions do NOT appear in chronological order, so it is in your advantage to first watch the entire movie first. Sometimes more than one answer should be provided.

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Approximately how long ago was Shakespeare writing his plays?

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What was unique about the neighbourhood of Southwark?

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Why do groundlings pay less?

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Why did Shakespeare build his theatre in Southwark?

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How did Shakespeare express love on the scene?

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Explain in DUTCH how one thought about theatre and poetry in Shakespeare's time.

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Why were the plays performed in the afternoon?

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Answer in DUTCH. Why would some women cover up their faces when going to the theatre?

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Why did Shakespeare sometimes insert a dirty joke into his plays?

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All of the following are examples of "special effects" used by Shakespeare except for

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What is meant by "scene-painting". Explain in DUTCH and in general (not all the details).

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The famous balcony of the balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet was made of forest trees.

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Which of the following are NOT types of play that Shakespeare wrote?

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Explain in DUTCH why theatres were closed in 1596. Your own words will do, no literal translations, and the general idea suffices.

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The audiences at Shakespeare's plays were quite polite, well-educated and well-behaved

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Why were there no female actors in Shakespeare's plays?

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Explain the concept of "bear-baiting" in DUTCH (so I know you understood). Your own words will do.

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Approximately how long ago was Shakespeare writing his plays?

What was unique about the neighbourhood of Southwark?

Why do groundlings pay less?

Why did Shakespeare build his theatre in Southwark?

How did Shakespeare express love on the scene?

Explain in DUTCH how one thought about theatre and poetry in Shakespeare's time.

Why were the plays performed in the afternoon?

Answer in DUTCH. Why would some women cover up their faces when going to the theatre?

Why did Shakespeare sometimes insert a dirty joke into his plays?

All of the following are examples of "special effects" used by Shakespeare except for

What is meant by "scene-painting". Explain in DUTCH and in general (not all the details).

The famous balcony of the balcony scene in Romeo & Juliet was made of forest trees.

Which of the following are NOT types of play that Shakespeare wrote?

Explain in DUTCH why theatres were closed in 1596. Your own words will do, no literal translations, and the general idea suffices.

The audiences at Shakespeare's plays were quite polite, well-educated and well-behaved

Why were there no female actors in Shakespeare's plays?

Explain the concept of "bear-baiting" in DUTCH (so I know you understood). Your own words will do.

Flags were hoisted to inform the audience that the play was about to begin