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Which author did British citizens vote as the Man of the Millennium in 2000?
Which author did British citizens vote as the Man of the Millennium in 2000?
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How many of the world’s most heralded pieces of drama and literature is Shakespeare credited with?
How many of the world’s most heralded pieces of drama and literature is Shakespeare credited with?
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Apart from plays, how many sonnets is Shakespeare credited with penning?
Apart from plays, how many sonnets is Shakespeare credited with penning?
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Which category of Shakespeare’s plays involves events or persons from history?
Which category of Shakespeare’s plays involves events or persons from history?
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Where did Shakespeare present his plays?
Where did Shakespeare present his plays?
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Which play by Shakespeare is considered a tragedy?
Which play by Shakespeare is considered a tragedy?
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What are 'Henry IV, Part I' and 'King John' classified as?
What are 'Henry IV, Part I' and 'King John' classified as?
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What was the original Globe Theatre's architecture like?
What was the original Globe Theatre's architecture like?
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How many playgoers could the covered galleries of the Globe Theatre accommodate?
How many playgoers could the covered galleries of the Globe Theatre accommodate?
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What was the role of groundlings in the Globe Theatre?
What was the role of groundlings in the Globe Theatre?
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Why did the groundlings attend the productions at the Globe Theatre?
Why did the groundlings attend the productions at the Globe Theatre?
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In Shakespeare's time, who played all the characters, including female roles?
In Shakespeare's time, who played all the characters, including female roles?
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How were female parts mostly played on the Elizabethan stage?
How were female parts mostly played on the Elizabethan stage?
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What were the costumes in Shakespeare's time?
What were the costumes in Shakespeare's time?
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What kind of special effects were used in Shakespearean plays?
What kind of special effects were used in Shakespearean plays?
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What did Shakespearean actors have to do during performances due to lack of microphones?
What did Shakespearean actors have to do during performances due to lack of microphones?
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'The Lost Years' refers to which period of Shakespeare's life?
'The Lost Years' refers to which period of Shakespeare's life?
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What was one of the popular forms of entertainment during the Elizabethan Era in London?
What was one of the popular forms of entertainment during the Elizabethan Era in London?
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Why were ale and wine more common than filtered water during the Elizabethan Era?
Why were ale and wine more common than filtered water during the Elizabethan Era?
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What was a result of the poor sewer system and lack of filtered water in London during the Elizabethan Era?
What was a result of the poor sewer system and lack of filtered water in London during the Elizabethan Era?
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What did spectators pay to see in the bloodsport rings and arenas during the Elizabethan Era?
What did spectators pay to see in the bloodsport rings and arenas during the Elizabethan Era?
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What were some of the common workers found on the crowded streets of London during the Elizabethan Era?
What were some of the common workers found on the crowded streets of London during the Elizabethan Era?
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What was the population's primary beverage during the Elizabethan Era?
What was the population's primary beverage during the Elizabethan Era?
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What did Queen Elizabeth enjoy watching as a form of entertainment during the Elizabethan Era?
What did Queen Elizabeth enjoy watching as a form of entertainment during the Elizabethan Era?
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What was one of the wonders to behold in London despite its flaws during the Elizabethan Era?
What was one of the wonders to behold in London despite its flaws during the Elizabethan Era?
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