Elizabethan England
Why did Henry VIII break away from the Catholic Church?
A. He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn and needed a divorce
B. He disagreed with the teachings of the Pope
C. He wanted to establish Protestantism in England
D. He was excommunicated by the Catholic Church
A. He wanted to marry Anne Boleyn and needed a divorce
What is the purpose of foreshadowing in a story?
A: To introduce a new character
B: To hint at future events in the story
C: To explain a character's backstory
D: To create a surprising ending
B: To hint at future events in the story
What are parallel plots?
A. Stories with no connection to the main plot
B. Separate storylines that happen at the same time and are linked by characters or themes
C. A single, straightforward storyline
D. Events that happen in a dream sequence
B. Separate storylines that happen at the same time and are linked by characters or themes
A humorous scene or speech meant to relieve tension in a tragedy is called _________.
A. Antagonist
B. Comic Relief
C. Tragic Hero
D. Foil
B. Comic Relief
How did Queen Elizabeth’s reign impact England?
A. It caused political instability and cultural decline.
B. It brought stability and allowed culture and national identity to thrive.
C. It led to the abolishment of the monarchy.
D. It resulted in a ban on theatre and creative arts.
B. It brought stability and allowed culture and national identity to thrive.
What is an allusion?
A: A direct quote from another text
B: A descriptive passage about a character
C: A made-up word that sounds poetic
D: A reference to another person, place, or event
D: A reference to another person, place, or event
2. In the prologue, what does the phrase "star-crossed lovers" refer to?
A. Romeo and Juliet’s belief in astrology
B. The family feud between the Capulets and Montagues
C. Romeo and Juliet meeting at night under the stars
D. Romeo and Juliet’s love being doomed by fate
D. Romeo and Juliet’s love being doomed by fate
A _________ is the central character in a tragedy who usually fails or dies because of a flaw or twist of fate.
A. Antagonist
B. Comic Relief
C. Tragic Hero
D. Foil
C. Tragic Hero
How many Catholics were executed under Elizabeth I’s reign?
A. 290
B. 190
C. 250
D. 200
B. 190
Why do authors use descriptive dialogue?
A: To make conversations between characters more realistic and detailed
B: To explain the setting of the story
C: To make a story shorter and easier to understand
D: To confuse the reader
A: To make conversations between characters more realistic and detailed
What is the main plot of Romeo and Juliet?
A. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues
B. The love story between Romeo and Juliet
C. Paris’s proposal to Juliet
D. Tybalt’s fight with Benvolio
B. The love story between Romeo and Juliet
A character whose personality contrasts sharply with another is called a _________.
A. Foil
B. Soliloquy
C. Aside ✅
D. Comic Relief
A. Foil
What was the main risk of falling out of favor with the monarchy during this period?
A. Loss of wealth
B. Exile to another country
C. Losing the right to vote
D. Losing one’s life
D. Losing one’s life
Which of the following phrases is an oxymoron?
A: Silent scream
B: Happy birthday
C: Tall building
D: Bright sunshine
A: Silent scream
1. What does the prologue tell us about the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?
A. The feud is violent and has caused problems in Verona for a long time.
B. The feud has ended before the story begins.
C. The feud is only between the servants of the families.
D. The feud does not affect Romeo and Juliet’s love story.
A. The feud is violent and has caused problems in Verona for a long time.
The _________ is the opposing force that challenges the protagonist in a tragedy.
A. Antagonist
B. Comic Relief
C. Tragic Hero
D. Foil
A. Antagonist
How did Shakespeare’s plays reflect the politics of his time?
A. They criticized the monarchy to spark change
B. They avoided controversial topics altogether
C. They supported the monarchy’s views and portrayed their ancestors positively
D. They focused only on personal and family dramas
C. They supported the monarchy’s views and portrayed their ancestors positively
What does “underlie” mean in this sentence: “A desire for freedom underlies her actions”?
A: To explain something in detail
B: To be the cause or foundation of something
C: To take credit for someone else’s work
D: To create a distraction
B: To be the cause or foundation of something
5. Which line from the prologue best hints at the connection between the family feud and the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
A. “From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.”
B. “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life.”
C. “The fearful passage of their death-mark’d love.”
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
A _________ is a remark made by a character that others on stage do not hear.
A. Foil
B. Soliloquy
C. Aside
D. Comic Relief
C. Aside