William Shakespeare

1582

Step 1: The chapter provides the year of Shakespeare's marriage. Step 2: In 1582, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. Step 3: 1564 is his birth year. Step 4: 1599 is the year the Globe Theatre was built. Step 5: 1590 is not specifically mentioned as a significant date. Therefore, 1582 is the correct answer.

The Lord Chamberlain's Men

Step 1: The chapter mentions the name of the acting company Shakespeare joined. Step 2: After moving to London, Shakespeare became a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a renowned acting company of the time. Step 3: The King's Men is related but it was the later name the company took — at the time described in the chapter, it was called the Lord Chamberlain's Men. Step 4: The Globe Players and The Royal Theatre Company are not mentioned in the chapter. Step 5: The correct answer is The Lord Chamberlain's Men.

Macbeth

Step 1: The chapter lists Shakespeare's famous works and mentions different genres. Step 2: Macbeth is specifically mentioned as one of Shakespeare's most famous works and is classified as a tragedy. Step 3: A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Comedy of Errors, and As You Like It are all comedies written by Shakespeare — not tragedies. Step 4: The chapter mentions tragedies like Macbeth, Hamlet, Othello, and King Lear. Step 5: The correct answer is Macbeth.

The Globe Theatre

Step 1: The chapter specifically mentions the theatre where Shakespeare's plays were performed. Step 2: Shakespeare's plays were performed at the Globe Theatre, a large open-air theatre built in 1599. Step 3: The Globe Theatre could seat up to 3,000 people. Step 4: The Royal Theatre, The Blackfriars Theatre, and The Swan Theatre are not mentioned in the chapter as Shakespeare's primary performance venue. Step 5: The correct answer is The Globe Theatre.