What was the first name of the playing company King's Men that William Shakespeare partly-owned ?
Correct answer: A. Lord Chamberlain's Men
- A. Lord Chamberlain's Men
- B. Stratford Theatre
- C. The Queens Troupe
- D. The London Theatre
Explanation
The King's Men were formerly known as the Lord Chamberlain's Men, the company Shakespeare joined and partly owned. They received royal patronage from James I in 1603 and then adopted the new name.
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