Shakespeare Trivia
Which century was Shakespeare born in?
The 16th Century
Paris
"What? You take out your sword and then talk about peace? I hate the word peace like I hate hell, all Montagues, and you."
Tybalt
"Your hand is like a holy place that my hand is unworthy to visit"
A simile
Why does Romeo agree to go to the Capulet party?
He wants to see Rosaline.
Shakespeare wrote poems called...
Sonnets
This character promises to help Romeo find a more beautiful girl to love
Benvolio
"If you ever cause a disturbance on our streets again, you'll pay for it with your lives."
The Prince
"You men, you beasts, who satisfy your anger with fountains of each others' blood!"
A metaphor
What does Juliet promise her mother she will try to do?
Like Paris
Shakespeare lived in a town called...
Stratford-upon-Avon
This character mocks Romeo for believing in dreams.
Mercutio
"Here's what love is: a smoke made out of lovers' sighs. When the smoke clears, love is a fire burning in your lover's eyes."
Romeo
"What's sad is that love is supposed to be blind, but it
can still make you do whatever it wants."
Personification
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo and why does Lord Capulet refuse to let him?
Romeo is crashing their party, but Romeo has a good reputation.
Shakespeare's theatre was called
The Globe Theatre
This character urges Juliet to try to like Paris when she sees him at the feast.
Lady Capulet
"If she agrees to marry you, my blessing and fair words will confirm her choice."
Lord Capulet
"At my humble house tonight, you can expect to see dazzling stars that walk on the ground and light the sky from below."
Personification
Why does Lord Capulet invite Paris to his party?
He wants him to look at other girls so he might change his mind about Juliet.
Shakespeare's two muses were called...
The Fair Youth and the Dark Lady
This character is made up by Mercutio.
Queen Mab
"Oh, this is a heavy price to pay! My life is in the hands of my enemy."
Romeo
"You're a lover. Take Cupid's wings and fly higher than the average man." (I'm looking for the new term!)
An allusion
Why does Mercutio give the Queen Mab speech?
He wants to emphasize how meaningless dreams are.