The Man, the Myth, the Legend!
What is the name of the theater that Shakespeare partially owned?
The Globe Theater
Romeo: "My baby...." (one word)
"...hawk?"
What is the name of the character who raised Juliet?
The Nurse
What is a sonnet?
A 14 lined poem with a formal rhyme scheme.
Where was Shakespeare born?
Stratford - Warkwickshire
The Citizens: "Down with the Capulets! Down..." (three words)
"... with the Montague's!"
Benvolio
Who confronted and wanted to kill Romeo at the Capulet party?
Tybalt!
What is a bard?
A composer and performer of poetry or stories.
What is Shakespeare's shortest play?
Julius Caesar
Mercutio: "My dreams tell me that..." (three words)
"... dreamers often lie."
What is the name of the character that breaks up the fight in Act 1: Scene 1?
Prince Escalus.
What kind of animal do Romeo and Juliet wish that they were in Act 2: Scene 2?
They wished that they were birds.
What was The Renaissance?
The great revival of classical music and literature from the 14th-17th century.
How many plays and sonnets did Shakespeare write?
He wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets!
Juliet: "You kiss..." (four words)
What is the name of the girl who Romeo is in love with at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline.
What does Friar Lawrence believe that Romeo and Juliet's marriage will do for the feud?
He believes that their marriage could end the feud.
What is the plot?
The events that unfold onstage.
Which play do we believe he wrote to comment on the political situation of his time?
Julius Caesar
Mercutio: "Your humor..." (four words)
"...is a spicy sauce!"
What is the name of the servant who is walking around with the Nurse in Act 2: Scene 4?
Peter is the servant.
What does the nurse do to annoy Juliet before giving her the information she needs?
Complain about her health to delay giving Juliet the message!
What is virtue?
The act of being morally good.