Shakespeare and Romeo & Juliet

Where was William Shakespeare born?

• Stratford-upon-Avon

• London

• Birmingham

• Oxford

In scene 5, why does Lord Capulet let Romeo stay at the party?

• Romeo has a good reputation around Verona and he doesn't want any fighting.

• Romeo is a close friend of the Capulet family.

• Lord Capulet wants to provoke the Montagues.

• Romeo is a talented musician and entertains the guests.

What is a foil character?

• A character that contrasts with another.

• A character that is the main protagonist.

• A character that provides comic relief.

• A character that is always evil.

Who played all the parts of Shakespeare's plays?

• Only men

• Women and children

• Only women

• Only nobles

What is Prince Escalus's threat?

• They will be banished from Verona.

• They will pay for their lives if they disturb the peace!

• They will be imprisoned for life.

• They will face a heavy fine.

During his career, Shakespeare authored

• 30 plays and 100 sonnets

• 36 plays and 154 sonnets

• 40 plays and 200 sonnets

• 25 plays and 50 sonnets

Where were most of Shakespeare’s plays performed?

• London

• Paris

• Rome

• New York

When Romeo first sees Juliet, he compares her to three things. What are they?

• A dove, a burning torch, rare treasure.

• A rose, a shining star, a beautiful sunset.

• A lion, a fierce storm, a precious gem.

• A butterfly, a gentle breeze, a bright moon.

According to the prologue, what is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

• Verona

• Florence

• Venice

• Rome

What does Lord Capulet say about Juliet's age in response to Paris' proposal?

• She is too young to marry right now and should wait until she is older.

• She is young and he'd like for her to get married after two summers have gone. He will give his consent if it is her choice.

• She is ready to marry immediately and he supports the proposal.

• She is old enough to marry and he insists on the proposal being accepted.