Romeo and Juliet
Why doesn't Romeo know about Friar Lawrence's plan?
His letter never reaches Romeo. The messenger, who is supposed to deliver the letter, is detained due to a plague outbreak, and Romeo, unaware of the plan, hears only of Juliet's "death" from his servant.
How does Macbeth become king?
He murders King Duncan and takes his throne
What is the bond that Antonio agrees to with Shylock?
Antonio borrows money from Shylock and agrees to give a pound of flesh if he cannot pay him back
What causes Hamlet to seek revenge against King Claudius?
His father's ghost reveals that he was murdered by Claudius
Who was Elizabeth I's mother?
Anne Boleyn
Who says, "A plague o' both your houses!"?
Mercutio
Who says, "Out, out brief candle!"?
Lady Macbeth
Who says, "The villany you teach me, I will execute, and it shall go hard but I will better the instruction."
Shylock
Who says, "There's rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray, love, remember."
Ophelia
What year did the Spanish Armada attempt to invade England?
1588
Finish... "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the ____, and Juliet is the sun."
east
Finish... "Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my ____. Come, let me clutch thee."
hand
Finish... "The quality of mercy is not strained, It droppeth as the gentle ____, from heaven."
Finish... "Frailty, thy name is ____."
woman
"In the aftermath the deafeat of the Spanish, Elizabeth I famously said: 'I have the body of a _______ but I have the heart and stomach of a king.'
weak and feeble woman
What metaphor does Shakespeare use when Romeo first meets Juliet?
two pilgrims, a pilgrimage
What motivates Lady Macbeth to push her husband to murder Duncan?
Ambition and desire for power
Why does Shylock demand a pound of flesh from Antonio?
It is a form of vengeance and a way of enforcing his contract with Antonio.
What motivates Hamlet’s hesitance in avenging his father?
His moral dilemmas and doubts about Claudius' guilt.
What was the purpose of Queen Elizabeth I's portraits, such as the "Armada Portrait"?
To project an image of royal power, authority, and divine right.
What effect does the "spoiler" in the prologue have on watching the rest of the play?
The prologue creates dramatic irony by revealing the lovers' fate, causing the audience to focus on how and why the tragedy unfolds. It emphasizes themes of fate, love, and conflict, highlighting the inevitability of their doomed destiny.
"What is the significance of the image of life as 'a walking shadow' in Macbeth?
It highlights Macbeth's bleak view of life as fleeting and insignificant.
"What is the significance of the phrase 'twice blest' in The Merchant of Venice?
Mercy benefits both the giver and the receiver. By showing mercy, the giver is blessed for their compassion, and the receiver is blessed by the act of forgiveness.
What does Hamlet's 'To be or not to be' soliloquy reveal about his character?
It reveals Hamlet's deep existential crisis, highlighting his contemplation of life, death, and the moral implications of suicide. The soliloquy reflects Hamlet's indecision, his intellectual nature, and his struggle to reconcile his thoughts with action.
What was the significance of Elizabeth I’s decision not to marry?
It allowed her to maintain control over her power and avoid being dominated by a foreign prince.