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Shakespeare Act I Globe theater test
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A review of Shakespeare facts, Globe theater structure, and Act I of Romeo and Juliet.
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1
The main purpose of The Prologue is to-
Define important terms in the play.
Explain the plot of the play.
2
Why does Tybalt get into the fight at the beginning of Act I?
He loves to fight and hates Montagues
He wants to hurt Romeo
He is defending Rosaline
He sees that Sampson & Gregory need help
3
In what city does the drama take place?
Rome, Italy
Pompeii, Italy
Venice, Italy
Verona, Italy
4
Who is the instigator of the fight at the beginning of Act I?
Abram
Benvolio
Tybalt
Capulet Servants
5
In line 3, the words ancient grudge mean-
Old Resentment
Old friendship
Old setting
Old families
6
The Heavens of the Globe theater...
was an LED screen
was used for love scenes
had painted stars and moon, offices behind
Was made of Metal
7
Lady Capulet asks her daughter how she feels about marriage, what is her daughter’s response?
“It is an honor that I dream not of.”
“I will honor my parents’ wishes.”
“I am honored to be a bride.”
“It is dishonorable to marry.”
8
What was Shakespeare’s father’s profession?
Teacher
Glove Maker/ Business man
Banker
Fisherman
9
Capulet tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone. Which of the following is
not
a reason why?
Capulet doesn't want to cause a scene by throwing out Romeo.
Everyone in Verona says Romeo is a well-behaved young man.
Capulet is afraid that Romeo will kill Tybalt.
Romeo is behaving like a gentleman.
10
At the Capulet party-
Romeo and Juliet fall in love.
Tybalt fights Mercutio
Paris meets Mercutio.
Tybalt recognizes Mercutio.
11
Where was Shakespeare born?
London
Strattford-Upon-Avon
Stafford
Los Angeles
12
Which of the following does
not
describe Elizabethan theater productions?
Costumes of many styles & time periods were used any time.
Most plays were performed at night.
Not all of the theater-goers were courteous.
There was no scenery and very few props.
13
The First Level of the Globe Theater was used for
Nothing
Storing Props
Main Entrance to Homes and Shops
War scenes
14
Who said “If love be rough with you, be rough with love;”
Lady Capulet
Romeo
Mercutio
Benvolio
15
What caused the theaters to close in 1593?
The Bubonic Plague
Queen Elizabeth closed them all.
They had new technology
People hated plays
16
The Balcony level of the Globe theater was used for...
The area where demons would come out of
musicians
Upper levels of houses and Special scenes
lights
17
Mercutio can be described as a
opposite
to Romeo because-
He does not take love or dreams seriously.
He is much older than Romeo.
He is a Capulet, and Romeo is a Montague.
He comes from a different social class.
18
Which of the following is
not
a reason for Shakespeare’s lasting popularity?
He was popular with royalty as well as the common people.
His plays had amazing special effects.
He understood his audience
He understood Human Nature
19
The Platform Stage was used for...
Most of the main stage and outdoor scenes.
special effects
burial scenes
under ships
20
Shakespeare became part owner of which theater?
The Globe Theater
The Chamberlain Theater
AMC 19
Studio Acts of Britain
21
Juliet is now 13, Lord Capulet wants her to get married at the age of...
15
18
14
21
22
Which of the following statements applies to the groundlings?
They had to stand while the plays were performed.
They sat in the galleries.
They were the most courteous members of the audience.
They helped with the production of the plays.
23
Why were females not permitted to act?
Most women couldn’t read.
Most plays were about wars and fighting.
There were no roles for women.
It was considered immoral and wrong for women to act.
24
Shakespeare became involved in which acting company?
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Wonders
The Groundlings
The Beatles
25
Shakespeare wrote approximately how many plays?
14
124
37
The number is unknown
