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Questions about Act I of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare, and his theater.
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Capulet tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone at the party. Which is
NOT
one of his reasons?
Everyone in the city says Romeo is an excellent young man
Capulet does not want to cause a scene at his party
Romeo is behaving like a gentleman
Capulet is afraid Romeo will kill Tybalt
2
The main purpose of the prologue is to...?
Explain the plot of the play.
Identify the main characters in the play.
Define important terms that will be in the play.
Identify the setting of the play.
3
what most of the audience saw when they looked up, props could be lowered from here
heavens
flag
balcony
trapdoor
4
Who might know about Romeo and Juliet's interest in each other at the end of Act I?
Nurse
Mercutio
Capulet
Benvolio
5
He was unhappy in love
Romeo
Benvolio
Paris
Mercutio
6
Where was Shakespeare born?
London
Stratford upon Avon
Canterbury
South Hampton
7
How old is Lord Capulet's daughter?
13
15
17
19
8
main doors used for major entrances were located here
trapdoor
first level
balcony
stage
9
"O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"
Juliet
Rosaline
Romeo
Benvolio
10
Why does Tybalt get into the fight at the beginning of Act I?
He loves to fight and hates the Montagues.
He gets upset with the Prince.
He sees that the servants need help.
He wants to hurt Romeo because Romeo insulted him.
11
At the Capulet party...
Tybalt recognizes Mercutio
Romeo and Juliet fall in love
Paris meets Mercutio
Tybalt fights Mercutio
12
Why were females not permitted to act?
Most plays were about wars and fighting
Most women couldn't read
It was considered immoral for women to be on stage
There were no roles for women
13
In line 3, the words "ancient grudge" mean...?
Old setting
Old families
Old friendship
Old resentment
14
Who is the instigator of the fight at the beginning of Act I?
Tybalt
Benvolio
The Servants
Capulet
15
"I'll look to like, if looking liking move"
Rosaline
Juliet
Nurse
Romeo
16
"If love be rough with you, be rough with love"
Romeo
Mercutio
Juliet
Benvolio
17
Young hot-headed Capulet
Benvolio
Juliet
Tybalt
Lord Capulet
18
The main area, used for most of the acting as well as the outdoor scenes
study
stage
heavens
balcony
19
Which of the following does
NOT
describe Elizabethan Theater productions?
Not all of the theatre-goers were courteous
There was no scenery and very few props
Most plays were performed at night
Costumes of different styles and time were mixed together
20
Juliet's father
Lord Montague
Paris
Lord Capulet
Prince
21
Shakespeare uses the Prologue to inform the audience that...?
Romeo is a Montague, and Juliet is a Capulet.
Romeo and Juliet will die.
Juliet is a widow.
Romeo is a fugitive.
22
Romeo's father
Paris
Escalus
Lord Capulet
Lord Montague
23
What does Juliet tell her mother about getting married?
"I will honor my parents' wishes"
"I am honored to be a bride"
"It is dishonorable to marry."
"It is an honor that I dream not of"
24
Mercutio is Romeo's foil because...?
He comes from a different social class.
He does not take love seriously.
He is a Capulet, and Romeo is a Montague.
He is much older than Romeo.
25
Shakespeare became part owner of which theater?
The Rose Theater
The Globe Theater
The Marquee Theater
The Stratford Theater
26
At about what age does Lord Capulet think Juliet should get married?
19
17
13
15
27
Romeo's cousin and friend
Paria
Romeo
Tybalt
Benvolio
28
are under the stage used for burial scenes, or lower decks of ships
hell
study
underarea
heavens
29
"Throw your mistempered weapons to the ground"
Benvolio
Prince Escalus
Romeo
Tybalt
30
Related to the Prince, Romeo's friend
Nurse
Tybalt
Escalus
Mercutio
31
Which of the following is
NOT
a reason for Shakespeare's lasting popularity?
He was popular with royalty and commoners
He used elaborate sets and amazing special effects
He understood human nature
He understood his audience
32
What caused the theaters to close in 1593?
The Queen of England
The Moral League
The lack of attendance
The bubonic plague
33
In what city does
Romeo and Juliet
take place
Verona
Venice
Pompeii
Rome
34
"Younger than she are happy mothers made."
Paris
Nurse
Lady Capulet
Lord Capulet
35
used for burials and quick or mysterious disappearances from stage
balcony
stage
<p>first level</p>
trapdoors
36
Suitor of Juliet
Tybalt
Paris
Romeo
Escalus
37
has a railing and can also serve as an upstairs window
<p>heavens</p>
study
balcony
stage
38
"Be ruled by me; forget to think of her"
Benvolio
Mercutio
Paris
Lord Montague
39
"What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."
Romeo
Tybalt
Prince
Lord Capulet
40
Prince of Verona
Romeo
Paris
Mercutio
Escalus
41
Which of the following statements applies to the groundlings?
They were the most courteous members of the audience
The had to stand while plays were performed
The helped with the production of the plays
They sat in the galleries
42
Shakespeare became involved in which acting company?
The Playhouse
The Actor's Guild of London
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Queen's Royal Theatre Company
43
What does Tybalt vow to do?
Defy his uncle and kick Romeo out
Tell Lady Montague that Romeo was there
Get revenge agaist Romeo another time
Dance with Juliet all night
44
<p>Shakespeare wrote approximately how many plays?</p>
124
14
37
unknown
45
Romeo falling in love with Rosaline and then Juliet make him seem -
Loving
Loyal
Friendly
Fickle
46
Who tries to stop the fight in Act I scene 1?
Romeo
Benvolio
Lady Capulet
Lady Montague
