About Shakespeare 1. William Shakespeare was born in what year? - 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. 2. What date do we recognize as his birthday?

- April 23, 1564 3. What was important about Stratford-upon-Avon in the 16th century? - Agriculture and the market were important in Stratford-upon-Avon. 4. What acting companies were Shakespeare associated with in the early days? Name one. - In the early days Shakespeare was associated with Pembrokes Men. 5. What is the probable year that Romeo and Juliet was written? - 1595 6. Where did the timbers to build the Globe come from? - The land near the Thames River 7. Who was the carpenter who built the Globe? - Peter Smith 8. What was Shakespeare's share as "householder?" - 10% of the total profit 9. What day and year did Shakespeare die? Why is this an interesting date? How old was Shakespeare when he died? - April 23, 1616. This is an interesting date because it is said to be the same as the date of his birth, and he was 52 when he died. About Marriage 1.What does betrothal mean? - Betrothal is when just like an engadement, where the man gives the woman a ring to be worn in the right hand and then on the day of the wedding the ring is switched to the left hand.

2. Name three marriage and betrothal customs found on this page. - 1) The marriage contract is sealed with a kiss and the signatures of the man and his new wife. 2) It is luckiest to have the wedding before noon. 3) If the man breaks the marriage contact without good reason he has to give back any gifts he received form the wife and her family. 3. What color should the bride's dress be? - A color that was currently in fashion. 4. How is the intention to marry announced? What happens if it is not announced previous to the event? - The intention was announced three times on three different Sundays in a row at the same church, if it was not announced it was considered illegal. 5. Describe the wedding procession. - Everyone got together and processed from the brides house to the church, accompanied by loud music and laughter. The groom either processed with them or he waited for the bride at the church. 6. What is a dowry? - The money, goods, or property that the groom gets from the brides family for marrying her. 7. Explain how important a wedding ring was to the Elizabethans. - It was an important sign of affection and if placed on the third finger on the left hand. This hand is said to have a vein that leads strait to the heart. About Food 1. How many meals do people generally eat each day? - 2 meals a day 2. Why would people in Shakespeare's day not know what a chocolate chip cookie is? - Chocolate was only used as medicine. 3. Lord Capulet throws a huge party, feast and all. Imagine you are in charge of that menu. Luckily for you, today you only have to plan a menu for a small dinner party. Be sure to use only food available in Europe during this time. Choose at least two vegetables, two meats, and two fruits or nuts. - Eggplant

- Figs - Cod - Duck - Artichoke - Almonds About Language 1. A famous line from Romeo and Juliet is when Juliet says, "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" What does "wherefore" mean? - Why are you Romeo? 2.What does "stay" mean? - Wait 3. Translate this conversation. Put your translation in column two. Keep the phrases just about the same, but use Elizabethan words where you can. So, in other words, you rewrite the entire phrase but replace as many words as you can using Elizabethan English. Person A Person B A B A Hello. (A sneezes) Excuse me. Gesundheit! Thank you. Say, do you know where the closest bathroom is? Certainly. It's down the street in the Kings Tavern. Good den. (A sneezes) By your leave. God save you! My thanks Prithee, do thee know where the nearest Jakes is? Certes! Tis yonder in the Kings Tavern. I thank thee. Goodbye

B Thanks. Goodbye. About Theatre in Shakespeare's Time 1. How many women actors did the company usually feature? - None

2. Was Shakespeare an actor? What was the term used to refer to actors? - Yes he was, actors were called Players. 3. How were the seating arrangements for the audience? How did one get a good seat?

- It was closely packed and the only way to get a good seat was to come early because it was first come first serve. 4. What would the audience do if they did not like a performance? - They would throw fruits and small objects at the actors. Shakespearean Insults 1. Thou loggerheaded half-faced harpy! -sdgtfd