Romeo and Juliet
What is the name of the woman Romeo is in love with at the start of the play?
Rosaline
What time of night does the Ghost of Christmas Past visit Ebenezer?
1am
What was marriage like in Elizabethan society?
Marriage was often arranged for social status and wealth, or political advantage rather than love.
What were workhouses and why were they feared?
Workhouses were the institutions for the poor. Conditions were deliberately harsh to discourage reliance on state help.
Who delivers presents to children on Christmas Eve in many cultures?
Santa Claus
How old is Juliet when the action of the play takes place?
13. (The Nurse says in Act I, Scene III, that Juliet will turn 14 on Lammas-eve, which is July 31.
Why does Scrooge like darkness?
It is cheap.
What role did patriarchy play in Elizabethan society?
Elizabethan society was patriarchal meaning men held authority over women and children.
What popular Christmas drink is also known as milk punch?
Eggnog
What plant is traditionally kissed under at Christmas?
Mistletoe
What Christmas song begins with the lyrics 'you better watch out...'?
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
In Home Alone, where does the family go on holiday?
Paris
Mariah Carey
How were children treated in Victorian society?
Many children worked in factories or chimney sweeps.
What country is credited with starting the tradition of Christmas trees?
Germany
Why is Friar John unable to deliver a letter to Romeo informing him of Friar Laurence and Juliet’s plan to simulate Juliet’s death?
He is quarantined for the plague.
Where does Martha Cratchit work?
At a milliner's.
Why was disobedience considered dangerous in Elizabethan times?
Disobedience threatened social order.
What attitudes did the wealthy hold towards the poor?
Many Victorians believed poverty was a personal failure.
What is the highest-grossing Christmas film of all time?
Home Alone
Complete this quotation: “These violent delights have violent ends / And in their triumph die, like _____________, / Which as they kiss consume.”
fire and powder
Who was Fezziwig?
Scrooge's old boss. He was a good role model for Scrooge but he didn't take any of Fezziwig's attributes when he became a boss.
How does Shakespeare use context to create tragedy in Romeo and Juliet?
Shakespeare uses strict social rules, patriarchy, honour culture, and belief in fate to trap the lovers, showing how society contributes to their tragic end.
In the song The Twelve Days of Christmas, how many gifts are given in total?
354
What Christmas decoration was originally made from silver?
Tinsel