stud
bud
Sign up
Log in
Home
Library
Explore
SAT
More
Speth copy Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Flashcards | StudBud
Explore
/
Speth copy Romeo and Juliet Act 1
Speth copy Romeo and Juliet Act 1
25 terms
·
StudBud Administration
·
101 plays
A literature quiz that judges comprehension of Act 1
Flashcards
25 cards
F
Practice quiz
P
Host live
L
Questions
25
Answers
1
What time of day were most of Shakespeare's plays performed?
In the afternoon
Evening after 8 pm
At sunset for the lighting
Early in the morning before work
2
The two feuding families are named...
The Montagues and The Capulets
The Montages and The Cappullets
The Anistons and The Pitts
The Donohues and The Basmagys
3
The stage scenery was elaborate and decorative in Shakespeare's theater
False
True
4
What years did Shakespeare live between?
1574-1616
1564-1616
1364-1414
1564-1618
5
Romeo and Benvolio get invited to the Capulet's party.
True
False
6
The costumes the actors dressed in were fancy and elaborate in Shakespeare's theater
True
False
7
How does Romeo feel at the beginning of Act One?
Happy
Carefree
Furious
Depressed
8
Who reveals the names of both Romeo and Juliet?
Paris
Lady Montague
Tybalt
Nurse
9
Why doesn't Romeo want to enter the party?
He is scared of Tybalt.
He thinks the Capulets will kick them out.
He has a dream that he will die young.
He thinks Rosaline will hurt him more.
10
Who stops the fight?
Benvolio
The Prince
Paris
Romeo
11
Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to look at ____ as a potential husband.
Benvolio
The Prince
Paris
Romeo
12
Paris asks Lord Capulet if he can marry Juliet. His reply is...
Juliet is already promised.
Absolutely!
Juliet hates marriage.
She's still too young.
13
Who does Romeo go to the Capulet's party with?
Rosaline and Juliet
Paris and The Prince
Tybalt and Lord Montague
Benvolio and Mercutio
14
What does Benvolio suggest Romeo does to "get over" Rosaline?
Kill Rosaline
Eat ice cream
Sleep
Find another girl to date
15
What time period in the development of English did Shakespeare write?
New Modern English
Old English
Early Modern English
Modern Italian
16
The parts in Shakespeare's plays were played by all gender types.
False
True
17
What is the name of the famous theater Shakespeare's plays were performed in?
The Globe
The World
The Round
Elizabeth's Theater
18
Where does 'Romeo and Juliet' take place?
Madrid, Spain
Paris, France
Verona, Italy
Venice, Italy
19
What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?
Florence Pugh
Anne Hathaway
Annie Hall
Elizabeth Turner
20
Who discovers that Romeo is at the party?
Lord Capulet
Paris
Lady Montague
Tybalt
21
Which acting company did Shakespeare work for?
The Queen Elizabath Acting Company
Lord Chamberlain's Men - later called The King's Men
Richard Chamberlian Actors
Christopher Marlowe's Crows
22
How did Romeo and Juliet feel when their last names were uncovered?
Hungry and unhappy
Shocked and happy
Shocked and heartbroken
Furious and jealous
23
Juliet begs her mother to let her get married.
True
False
24
What is Romeo upset about?
His family feuding
The loss of his love, Juliet
He can't sleep
The loss of his love, Rosaline
25
What was the term applied to the individuals who stood to watch Shakespeare's plays?
Groundlings
Pheasants
Scouts
Freshman
