Romeo & JulietRomeo & JulietAct-by-ActAct-by-Act

Quick QuizzesQuick Quizzes

Introduction QuizIntroduction Quiz(Standard Deviants Module 1 and 2)(Standard Deviants Module 1 and 2)

1.1. Shakespeare was born in 1616 in the town of Stratford-Shakespeare was born in 1616 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon.upon-Avon.

2.2. Shakespeare lived and wrote during the Renaissance, the Shakespeare lived and wrote during the Renaissance, the Elizabethan Era.Elizabethan Era.

3.3. The theatrical company that Shakespeare belonged to The theatrical company that Shakespeare belonged to was called Lord Chamberlain’s Men, and then renamed was called Lord Chamberlain’s Men, and then renamed The King’s Men.The King’s Men.

4.4. Shakespeare wrote tragedies, comedies, and histories.Shakespeare wrote tragedies, comedies, and histories.

5.5. Shakespeare is not famous for his poems.Shakespeare is not famous for his poems.

6.6. Shakespeare wrote in blank verse and iambic Shakespeare wrote in blank verse and iambic pentameter.pentameter.

7.7. The Globe theater was square in shape, open air with The Globe theater was square in shape, open air with enclosed galleries.enclosed galleries.

8.8. Shakespeare’s audience did not have to listen intently to Shakespeare’s audience did not have to listen intently to the words or language.the words or language.

Introduction Quiz (cont.)Introduction Quiz (cont.)

9.9. Shakespeare uses symbolism in his plays; they represent Shakespeare uses symbolism in his plays; they represent the universals like good, evil, purity, truth, beauty, and the universals like good, evil, purity, truth, beauty, and justice.justice.

10.10. Shakespeare’s theater used a lot of scenery, costumes, Shakespeare’s theater used a lot of scenery, costumes, and props.and props.

11.11. A tragedy is a play where the hero suffers but recognizes A tragedy is a play where the hero suffers but recognizes his mistakes; a “terrible beauty.”his mistakes; a “terrible beauty.”

12.12. A tragic figure will suffer a “reversal of fortune.”A tragic figure will suffer a “reversal of fortune.”

13.13. Oedipus RexOedipus Rex is not a good example of a tragedy. is not a good example of a tragedy.

14.14. Tragedies of the Middle Ages were stories meant to teach Tragedies of the Middle Ages were stories meant to teach morals to the audience.morals to the audience.

15.15. Romeo & JulietRomeo & Juliet was Shakespeare’s last tragedy written, was Shakespeare’s last tragedy written, the last of ten. the last of ten.

Act I: Quick QuizAct I: Quick QuizDirectionsDirections: Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false.: Read each statement. Decide if it is true or false.

1.1. The play is set in Verona, Italy.The play is set in Verona, Italy.2.2. The fight between the servants begins because of an “ill-The fight between the servants begins because of an “ill-

word.”word.”3.3. The Prince threatens the families with the punishment of The Prince threatens the families with the punishment of

exile if found fighting again.exile if found fighting again.4.4. The families have disturbed the peace 3 times thus far.The families have disturbed the peace 3 times thus far.5.5. Romeo is Montague.Romeo is Montague.6.6. Benvolio plans to cure Romeo’s lovesickness for Rosaline Benvolio plans to cure Romeo’s lovesickness for Rosaline

by finding another one for him to love.by finding another one for him to love.7.7. The most eligible bachelor in Verona, Romeo, has asked The most eligible bachelor in Verona, Romeo, has asked

Lord Capulet for his daughter’s hand in marriage.Lord Capulet for his daughter’s hand in marriage.8.8. Juliet is 14 years old when the play opens.Juliet is 14 years old when the play opens.9.9. Mercutio wishes to attack Romeo during the Capulet ball; Mercutio wishes to attack Romeo during the Capulet ball;

Lord Capulet stops him.Lord Capulet stops him.10.10. It is the nurse who finds out the identity of Romeo and It is the nurse who finds out the identity of Romeo and

tells Juliet the bad news.tells Juliet the bad news.

Act II: Quick QuizAct II: Quick QuizDirectionsDirections: Match each character with their description.: Match each character with their description.

RomeoRomeo MercutioMercutio NurseNurse PeterPeter

JulietJuliet BenvolioBenvolio BalthasarBalthasar Friar Friar LaurenceLaurence

1.1. He warns the lovers to “love moderately; they stumble that move He warns the lovers to “love moderately; they stumble that move fast.”fast.”

2.2. He is Romeo’s servant and responsible for bringing the rope ladder He is Romeo’s servant and responsible for bringing the rope ladder to Juliet’s nurse.to Juliet’s nurse.

3.3. She is the only daughter of Capulet who wishes to marry Romeo.She is the only daughter of Capulet who wishes to marry Romeo.

4.4. He is the nurse’s servant and accompanies her to see Romeo.He is the nurse’s servant and accompanies her to see Romeo.

5.5. He is Romeo’s cousin; glad to see Romeo is back to his “old self.”He is Romeo’s cousin; glad to see Romeo is back to his “old self.”

6.6. She takes 4 hours to deliver news of the wedding. This frustrates She takes 4 hours to deliver news of the wedding. This frustrates Juliet.Juliet.

7.7. He is Romeo’s good friend and worries about the challenge Tybalt He is Romeo’s good friend and worries about the challenge Tybalt has sent to Romeo’s home.has sent to Romeo’s home.

8.8. He has “buried an old love (Rosaline), and dug up another (Juliet).”He has “buried an old love (Rosaline), and dug up another (Juliet).”

Act III: Quick QuizAct III: Quick QuizDirectionsDirections: Answer each question correctly.: Answer each question correctly.

1.1. Give Give oneone reason why Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt. reason why Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt.2.2. When Romeo interferes in the fight, who is injured and When Romeo interferes in the fight, who is injured and

dies? dies? 3.3. Who kills Tybalt?Who kills Tybalt?4.4. The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona. What did the The Prince banishes Romeo from Verona. What did the

Prince threaten earlier in the play? (hint: it is worse than Prince threaten earlier in the play? (hint: it is worse than banishment or exile)banishment or exile)

5.5. Give Give twotwo reasons why Juliet is so upset and confused by reasons why Juliet is so upset and confused by the news the nurse brings.the news the nurse brings.

6.6. Why is exile so difficult for Romeo?Why is exile so difficult for Romeo?7.7. Who is still interested in marrying Juliet?Who is still interested in marrying Juliet?8.8. What plans do the Capulets make for their daughter on What plans do the Capulets make for their daughter on

Thursday?Thursday?9.9. How does Juliet react to the plans?How does Juliet react to the plans?10.10. Who is Juliet going to ask for advice?Who is Juliet going to ask for advice?

Act IV: Quick QuizAct IV: Quick QuizDirectionsDirections::

ParisParis RomeoRomeo JulietJuliet Lord CapuletLord Capulet

Friar LaurenceFriar Laurence NurseNurse TybaltTybalt PeterPeter

1.1. Juliet worries she will awake in the tomb and see the dead Juliet worries she will awake in the tomb and see the dead corpse of this man.corpse of this man.

2.2. He compares his daughter to a flower who has been bitten by He compares his daughter to a flower who has been bitten by frost.frost.

3.3. He is responsible for giving Juliet the potion and coming up He is responsible for giving Juliet the potion and coming up with the “plan.”with the “plan.”

4.4. He is exiled/banished to Mantua and awaits news of his love.He is exiled/banished to Mantua and awaits news of his love.

5.5. He is visiting the Friar and setting up plans for the wedding on He is visiting the Friar and setting up plans for the wedding on Thursday.Thursday.

6.6. She finds Juliet “dead.”She finds Juliet “dead.”

7.7. He threatens the musicians. He wants them to play sad music.He threatens the musicians. He wants them to play sad music.

8.8. She takes a dagger to bed with her in case the “potion” She takes a dagger to bed with her in case the “potion” doesn’t work.doesn’t work.