Задание №2. Письменно ответить на вопросы.

1. Where and when was W. Shakespeare born? W. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. 2. What business did his father have? His father, John Shakespeare, was a glove maker and a wool dealer. 3. What did W. Shakespeare have to do after leaving school? After leaving school, Shakespeare worked to help his family, possibly in his father's business. 4. What did W. Shakespeare do at the age of eighteen? At the age of eighteen, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway. 5. What tragedy happened in Shakespeare's family? Shakespeare's son Hamnet died at the age of eleven. 6. Did people like the performances of travelling theatre groups? Why? Yes, people enjoyed them because they offered entertainment and storytelling. 7. What did W. Shakespeare do in London? In London, Shakespeare became a playwright and actor. 8. Why were tragedies so popular with the public? Tragedies were popular because they dealt with intense emotions and dramatic situations that captivated audiences.