Character Names
Juliet's last name.
Capulet
Why do Romeo and Juliet keep their love a secret?
Because their families are enemies.
In Shakespeare's time, the actors would have been...
a. only men b. only women c. both genders
a. only men
"Piteous" means...
deserving pity.
Who said: "These violent delights have violent ends"?
Friar Lawrence
Juliet's cousin.
Tybalt
How long did Romeo and Juliet know each other before getting married?
2 days
(Technically a day and a half)
What year was Shakespeare born?
a. 1164 b. 1564 c. 1864 d. 1901
b. 1564
"Peril" means...
Danger.
Who said: "Thou wast the prettiest babe that e'er I nursed"?
The Nurse
Name both of Romeo's friends.
Mercutio and Benvolio
Who did Romeo "love" before he met Juliet?
Rosaline
Where were Shakespeare's plays performed? (Which theater?)
The Globe Theater
"Mutiny" means...
Betrayal
Who said: "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight, For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night"?
Romeo
The 30-year-old guy who wants to marry Juliet.
Paris
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He hopes it will end the feud between their families.
What does "biting your thumb" mean?
"Partisan" means...
Someone who supports a group or political party.
Who said: "Let two more summers wither in their pride ere we may think her ripe to be a bride"?
Lord Capulet
The nurse's assistant.
Peter
Why does Tybalt want to duel Romeo?
Because Romeo crashed the Capulet's ball.
The audience members that stood in front of the stage were called...?
Groundlings
"Fain" means...
Glad or willing.
Who said: "What, drawn and talk of peace? I hate the word as I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."
Tybalt