1) How was the English theatre of the 16th century different from the modern theatre? A. Answer the following questions. 2) Why did the actors always perform in the afternoon in the 16th cen- tury? 3) How long did it take members of Shakespeare's company to build The Globe? 4) Where and when did they build it? 5) What happened to the Globe Theatre in 1613? 6) Where did the author of "Hamlet the last years of his life? 7) How many plays and sonnets did Shakespeare write? 8) What do you think makes Shakespeare's so popular nowadays?

1) The English theatre of the 16th century was different from the modern theatre in several ways. Firstly, the plays were performed in open-air amphitheaters, rather than in enclosed buildings. Secondly, the plays were often performed by traveling troupes, rather than by resident companies. Thirdly, the plays were often performed in public spaces, such as town squares, rather than in dedicated theaters. Finally, the plays were often performed by all-male casts, with women's roles being played by young boys.<br />2) Actors in the 16th century performed in the afternoon because the technology of the time did not allow for artificial lighting. The sun provided the only light for the performances, so they had to take place during the daytime.<br />3) It took members of Shakespeare's company approximately 12 days to build The Globe Theatre.<br />4) The Globe Theatre was built in London, England in 1599.<br />5) The Globe Theatre burned down in 1613 during a performance of Henry VIII when a cannon fired for special effects ignited the thatched roof.<br />6) The author of "Hamlet" spent the last years of his life in Stratford-upon-Avon.<br />7) Shakespeare wrote approximately 38 plays and 154 sonnets.<br />8) Shakespeare's plays remain popular today because of their timeless themes, complex characters, and beautiful language. His works continue to be performed and adapted around the world, and his influence on literature and popular culture is immense.