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Who is compared to 'new snow' on Raven's back in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Who is compared to 'new snow' on Raven's back in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
In 'Too Dear', what fraction of his annuity did the criminal receive in advance before leaving the Kingdom?
In 'Too Dear', what fraction of his annuity did the criminal receive in advance before leaving the Kingdom?
In the poem 'On Children', God loves the bow that?
In the poem 'On Children', God loves the bow that?
The book written by Vandana Shiva mentioned in 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Forest' is?
The book written by Vandana Shiva mentioned in 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in the Forest' is?
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Dona Laura's parents wanted her to marry?
Dona Laura's parents wanted her to marry?
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What does the speaker in the poem 'When You Are Old' want his beloved to read when she is old?
What does the speaker in the poem 'When You Are Old' want his beloved to read when she is old?
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Identify the sequence of events that made the owner of the garden lethargic in 'The Gardener.'
Identify the sequence of events that made the owner of the garden lethargic in 'The Gardener.'
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Basavaiah encroached on how many acres of Tammanna's land in 'The Gardener'?
Basavaiah encroached on how many acres of Tammanna's land in 'The Gardener'?
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The guard __________ (dismiss). It __________ (decide) to offer the criminal a pension.
The guard __________ (dismiss). It __________ (decide) to offer the criminal a pension.
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Mention the names of the two rival families in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
Mention the names of the two rival families in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
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Name the two countries which initiated the 'rights of Nature' in its constitution.
Name the two countries which initiated the 'rights of Nature' in its constitution.
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What are the French and Italian governments considered as by the kinglet in 'Too Dear'?
What are the French and Italian governments considered as by the kinglet in 'Too Dear'?
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Name at least two of Don Gonzalo's friends who were Spanish writers.
Name at least two of Don Gonzalo's friends who were Spanish writers.
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Give a brief account of the toy kingdom in 'Too Dear'.
Give a brief account of the toy kingdom in 'Too Dear'.
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Write a short note on Earth University as mentioned by Vandana Shiva.
Write a short note on Earth University as mentioned by Vandana Shiva.
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Why was Dona Laura annoyed with Don Gonzalo in the beginning of 'A Sunny Morning'?
Why was Dona Laura annoyed with Don Gonzalo in the beginning of 'A Sunny Morning'?
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How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in 'When You Are Old'?
How does the speaker explain that he is different from others in 'When You Are Old'?
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What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with meaning in 'The Gardener'?
What did Basavaiah do to invest his home with meaning in 'The Gardener'?
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What happens to the foot when it is condemned to live in a shoe as presented in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?
What happens to the foot when it is condemned to live in a shoe as presented in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?
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How does Romeo employ similes to convey Juliet's beauty to reveal his perception of her?
How does Romeo employ similes to convey Juliet's beauty to reveal his perception of her?
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Comment on the role of parents as noted by the speaker in 'On Children'.
Comment on the role of parents as noted by the speaker in 'On Children'.
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Deforestation in the Himalayan region paved the way for Chipko. Explain with reference to 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Forest.'
Deforestation in the Himalayan region paved the way for Chipko. Explain with reference to 'Everything I Need to Know I Learned in The Forest.'
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What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin to hide his identity in 'A Sunny Morning'?
What fictitious story did Gonzalo spin to hide his identity in 'A Sunny Morning'?
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The owner's life changed after the arrival of the old man. Elucidate.
The owner's life changed after the arrival of the old man. Elucidate.
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'Childhood dreams are crushed by society.' How does the poet showcase this in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?
'Childhood dreams are crushed by society.' How does the poet showcase this in 'To The Foot From Its Child'?
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What significant historical facts are highlighted about the Globe Theatre?
What significant historical facts are highlighted about the Globe Theatre?
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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.
