Romeo and Juliet, Lessons 1 - 4

In Shakespeare's time, poorer theatre goers were known as 'groundlings'.

• True

• False

Tybalt is Romeo's best friend.

• True

• False

What is the name of the fairy in Mercutio's story?

• Queen Bab

• Queen Mab

• Queen Lab

• Queen Nab

What counter argument does Paris offer to Capulet about marrying Juliet?

• He is madly in love with her, and so her age doesn't matter.

• Women marry younger, and still make good mothers/wives.

• He can wait a few years if it makes Capulet happy.

The name of the two families in Romeo and Juliet are called Montages and Cappers.

• True

• False

Queen Mab is large, like a boulder.

• True

• False

Escalus is the Prince of Verona.

• True

• False

The brawl in Act 1, Scene 1, was caused by one of the Capulets biting his thumb at the Montagues.

• True

• False

If the Capulets and Montagues are caught fighting again, Escalus threatens them with...

• Torture

• Death

• Prison

• Court

Lady Capulet and the Nurse are trying to convince Juliet to marry Paris.

• True

• False