Romeo and Juliet Pre-Reading

What usually happens at the end of a tragedy?

• The main characters get married

• The main characters die

• The main characters throw a party

• The main characters fall in love

Which of the following is widely considered to be Shakespeare's most popular play?

• Romeo & Juliet

• King Lear

• Othello

• Hamlet

Where did Romeo and Juliet live?

• Denmark

• Stratford-Upon-Avon

• London

• Verona

Romeo and Juliet is a...

• comedy

• epic novel

• biography

• tragedy

How many lines are in a Shakespearean Sonnet?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

In Shakespeare's time all of the actors were men.

• True

• False

What is the primary theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Love and conflict

• Wealth and power

• Adventure and exploration

• Friendship and loyalty

Which family does Romeo belong to in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Capulet

• Montague

• Verona

• Escalus

What literary device is predominantly used in the prologue of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Sonnet

• Alliteration

Who is the author of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Christopher Marlowe

• Ben Jonson

• William Shakespeare

• John Milton