The Globe Theatre: A Historical Overview
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The Globe Theatre: A Historical Overview

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Who is compared to 'new snow' on Raven's back in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

  • moon
  • Juliet (correct)
  • Romeo
  • Roseline
  • In 'Too Dear', what fraction of his annuity did the criminal receive in advance before leaving the Kingdom?

  • one-fifth
  • one-fourth
  • one-third (correct)
  • half
  • In the poem 'On Children', God loves the bow that?

  • doesn't bend
  • breaks
  • is stable
  • moves (correct)
  • The book written by Vandana Shiva mentioned in 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Forest' is?

    <p>Monocultures of the Mind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dona Laura's parents wanted her to marry?

    <p>Don Gonzalo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker in the poem 'When You Are Old' want his beloved to read when she is old?

    <p>book of poems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the sequence of events that made the owner of the garden lethargic in 'The Gardener.'

    <p>old man arrived - owner's lifestyle changed - income improved - thefts stopped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basavaiah encroached on how many acres of Tammanna's land in 'The Gardener'?

    <p>800</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The guard __________ (dismiss). It __________ (decide) to offer the criminal a pension.

    <p>was dismissed; was decided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mention the names of the two rival families in 'Romeo and Juliet'.

    <p>Montagues and Capulets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name the two countries which initiated the 'rights of Nature' in its constitution.

    <p>Ecuador and Bolivia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the French and Italian governments considered as by the kinglet in 'Too Dear'?

    <p>insignificant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name at least two of Don Gonzalo's friends who were Spanish writers.

    <p>Cervantes and Lope de Vega</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Give a brief account of the toy kingdom in 'Too Dear'.

    <p>A kingdom where toys rule and symbolize innocence, playing a vital role in the protagonist's view.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Write a short note on Earth University as mentioned by Vandana Shiva.

    <p>A model for education focused on ecological sustainability and biodiversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Dona Laura annoyed with Don Gonzalo in the beginning of 'A Sunny Morning'?

    <p>Because of his persistent flirtation and unwelcome advances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in 'When You Are Old'?

    <p>He expresses a unique love that transcended mere physical attraction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with meaning in 'The Gardener'?

    <p>He transformed his garden, investing it with labor and care.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the foot when it is condemned to live in a shoe as presented in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?

    <p>The foot suffers from confinement and longing for freedom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Romeo employ similes to convey Juliet's beauty to reveal his perception of her?

    <p>He compares her to light and celestial bodies, emphasizing her otherworldly beauty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Comment on the role of parents as noted by the speaker in 'On Children'.

    <p>Parents are seen as guides but ultimately do not own their children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Deforestation in the Himalayan region paved the way for Chipko. Explain with reference to 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Forest.'

    <p>Deforestation led to environmental degradation, inspiring the Chipko movement to protect trees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin to hide his identity in 'A Sunny Morning'?

    <p>He pretended to be a wealthy nobleman to gain favor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The owner's life changed after the arrival of the old man. Elucidate.

    <p>The arrival of the old man revitalized the owner's perspective and lifestyle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Childhood dreams are crushed by society.' How does the poet showcase this in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?

    <p>The poet reflects on lost innocence and the defeat of youthful ambitions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical facts are highlighted about the Globe Theatre?

    <p>The Globe Theatre was built in 1599 and was associated with Shakespeare, and it was destroyed by fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Globe Theatre

    • The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare
    • It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men
    • The land the theatre was built on was owned by Thomas Brend, inherited by his son, Nicholas Brend and grandson Sir Mathew Brend
    • It was destroyed by fire on June 29th, 1613
    • A second Globe Theatre was built on the same site in June 1614
    • It closed in 1642
    • A modern construction of the Globe, named "Shakespeare's Globe," opened in 1997
    • The modern "Shakespeare's Globe" is located approximately 750 feet (230 meters) downstream from the original Globe on the south bank of the Thames in London

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    This quiz explores the rich history of the Globe Theatre, associated with William Shakespeare. Learn about its construction, significance, and the events leading to its destruction and reconstruction. Dive into the legacy of this iconic landmark in London's theatre scene.

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