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Intro Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet
Intro Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet
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1
What is the traditionally accepted date of Shakespeare’s birth?
April 26, 1564
April 23, 1564
April 14, 1564
April 20, 1564
2
Where was William Shakespeare baptized?
London
Oxford
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cambridge
3
According to John Green, what is ironic about
Romeo and Juliet
being considered the greatest love story?
It was written as a political satire
It was originally a comedy
It ends in a double suicide
The protagonists barely know each other
4
How does John Green describe the initial attraction between Romeo and Juliet?
As an impulsive infatuation
As a deep, enduring love
As a politically motivated alliance
As a forbidden but rational decision
5
What societal issue does the feud between the Montagues and Capulets represent?
Class struggle
Familial pride and honor
Religious conflict
Political rivalry
6
What role does Friar Laurence play in the tragedy?
He informs the Prince about the secret marriage
He devises the plan for Juliet to fake her death
He banishes Romeo from Verona
He opposes Romeo and Juliet's relationship
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How old is Juliet in Shakespeare's version of the play?
15
18
13
16
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What acting company was Shakespeare a part of that was later renamed the King's Men?
The Queen’s Players
The Royal Troupe
The Lord Admiral’s Men
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
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According to the video, why does Shakespeare set the play in Italy?
To explore themes safely away from English society
To appeal to Italian audiences
Because he had visited Verona
To incorporate Italian customs and traditions
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Where did Shakespeare perform most of his plays?
The Globe Theatre
The Tower of London
Westminster Abbey
The Rose Theatre
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What type of plays did Shakespeare write?
Only historical dramas
Only tragedies
Tragedies, comedies, and histories
Only comedies
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What kind of school did Shakespeare likely attend?
Boarding school
Grammar school
Monastery school
Theater academy
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What theme does John Green suggest is central to the play?
The power of true love
The importance of family
The importance of family
The consequences of impulsive decisions
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1. What is the primary source material for Shakespeare's
Romeo and Juliet
?
The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet
The Canterbury Tales
Ovid's Metamorphoses
The Divine Comedy
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Why is it hard to know everything about Shakespeare’s life?
Records from that time are incomplete
He used a fake name
He moved constantly
He lived in hiding
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What does John Green imply about the audience's perception of the play's ending?
It reinforces the power of love
It celebrates youthful passion
It serves as a cautionary tale
It highlights the futility of rebellion
