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Shakespeare Info and Act I Plot

When and where did Shakespeare live?
1920-1950; various locations throughout England
1564-1616; various locations throughout England
1564-1616; various locations throughout Italy
1364-1416; various locations throughout Italy
TRUE OR FALSE: Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway and had 3 children
True
False
Which of these WAS NOT one of Shakespeare's children's names?
Was Shakespeare very well educated?
Yes
No
Why was there controversy surrounding the authorship of Shakespeare's work? In other words, what information do we have about him (or lack thereof) that would make people question his identity?
What were the origins of the Romeo and Juliet storyline?
Completely original
Forged from a 14th century Italian poem
A very similar theme ran through many stories at that time
None of the above
Who built the Globe Theater?
Shakespeare
The king's men
Actors who wanted a new theater to perform in
None of the above
What name was given to poor people who stood on the ground during a show at the Globe Theater?
Peasants
Orchestra seating
Mezzanine
Groundlings
TRUE OR FALSE: Both males and females were allowed to have a role in Shakespearean plays?
True
False
How many times was the Globe Theater rebuilt?
Where does Romeo & Juliet take place?
Sienna, Italy
Verona, Italy
London, England
Stratford, England
Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-crossed lovers"?
They are fated for disaster
They wished to be with each other on a shooting star
They were destined to live happily ever after
Why are the Capulets and Montagues fighting?
For no reason whatsoever
Lord Capulet took the throne from Lord Montague
An ancient fight between a Capulet and a Montague ignited the hatred
What does the prologue say will end the Capulets' and Montagues' strife?
Romeo and Juliet's death
A large-scale battle
Nothing; it is never resolved
Which of these literary elements is used in the prologue?
Who is fighting in the opening scene of the play?
Sampson & Gregory VS. Abram & Balthezar
Sampson & Balthezar VS. Gregory & Abram
Tybalt VS. Benvolio
Tybalt & Benvolio VS. the Officer & the Prince
Which two characters are examples of foils in the first scene? (PICK TWO)
Tybalt
Benvolio
The Prince
Lady Capulet
What threat does the prince make to Lords Montague and Capulet? Why is this?
To arrest them; they caused a fight in the streets
To kill them; they disrupted the peace
To award them; they helped keep the peace
Why is Romeo so sad in the first scene? How is this shown?
Juliet broke up with him; he shut himself in his room
He has been grounded; he hasn't been seen for days
He has fallen in love with Rosaline, who doesn't love him back; he locked himself in his room and created a dark, night-like setting for himself to sulk in
What is Benvolio's advice for Romeo regarding his unrequited love dilemma?
To forget about Rosaline and start thinking about other girls
To just ask Juliet out and not be scared of rejection
He doesn't give Romeo any advice, as he's never been in love himself
What does Paris ask Capulet in the second scene?
For his advice about taking the throne
For Juliet's hand in marriage
For advice about unrequited love
Which of these ISN'T a restriction Capulet gives to Paris?
TRUE OR FALSE: Romeo wants to go to the Capulets' party to find another girl
True
False
Why does Romeo actually want to do at the party?
How does Juliet feel about marriage?
She dreads it and is not fond of any men she's ever seen
It is an honor that she doesn't wish to partake in
She is very excited to get married to Paris
TRUE OR FALSE: The Nurse and Lady Capulet are foils
True
False
What is Mercutio's personality like?
Sad and dreary
Fun and sarcastic
Dreamy and insightful
None of the above
How does Romeo foreshadow his death at the end of the fourth scene?
He alludes to the fact that he feels like something bad will happen
He tells Mercutio he wishes to die
He gets into an accident that is similar to the one that kills him
What is Romeo's first impression of Juliet?
That she is far too young for him to fall in love with
That she looks mean and snooty
That she is beautiful
TRUE OR FALSE: Benvolio achieves his goal of getting Rosaline off of Romeo's mind by the end of the party
True
False
How are Tybalt and Lord Capulet foils?
Tybalt wants nothing to do with Romeo at the party, whereas Capulet is indifferent to Romeo's presence
Tybalt wishes to party with Romeo, whereas Capulet won't let him
They aren't
How could the party display a "cute" or meaningful exchange between Romeo and Juliet?
How could the party display a silly, foolish exchange between Romeo and Juliet?
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