The Globe Theater in Shakespeare's Day Quiz

What did the Globe Theatre look like in Shakespeare's day? What was it like to be an audience member? Test your knowledge of the iconic Globe Theatre!


1) What shape was the Globe Theatre?
   

2) How many levels of audience seating were there?
   
3) 
What number of audience members could the Globe Theatre hold at full capacity?
   

4) What were the audience members standing in the yard (bottom level) called?
   
5) What was the entrance to the part of the theatre known as "hell"?

   


6) What was the function of the frons scenae, also known as the tiring-house wall?
 

 

 
7) Who was always protected by a rooftop in case of rain?
   


8) At what time of day were the plays staged?
   

9) In which year did the Globe Theatre open?
 
10) What year was the Globe Theatre destroyed?
   

Illustration Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica

Illustration credit: Encyclopedia Britannica


Comments