Shakespeare Words
Plot Points
Characters
Mr. Prough Trivia
200

One word for "you" is "thou". The other one is ______. 

What is "thee"?

200
These two families have a long-lasting feud. 

What is "Capulet" and "Montague"? 

200

This character often makes jokes... at least, he used to until his untimely death at the beginning of Act III. 

Who is Mercutio? 

200

Mr. Prough attended this esteemed college. 

What is Iowa State University?

400
"Wherefore art thou Romeo?" means... 

What is "Why are you Romeo?"

400

The story takes place in this beautiful city in northern Italy. 

What is Verona?

400

This hot-headed character is also called "King of Cats", a reference to his prowess at sword-fighting. 

Who is Tybalt?

400

Mr. Prough's cat, Boo, got his name from this "Super" series of video games. 

What is "Mario"?

600

This word means "your".

What is "Thy"?

600

This is the most famous scene in Romeo and Juliet. 

What is the balcony scene? 

600

We never learn the actual name of this character, but the name they go by in the story comes from the fact that they used to feed Juliet as a baby. 

Who is "Nurse"?

600

Mr. Prough's daughter was named after this famous song by Niel Diamond. 

What is "Sweet Caroline"? 

800

If someone shouts "soft!" they are probably asking you to do this. 

What is wait/slow down?

800

Romeo met Juliet at this type of party where the partygoers wear masks. 

What is "masquerade"?

800

This relative of Juliet and future nun has a flowery name. 

Who is Rosaline? 

800

This team, Mr. Prough's favorite professional football team, won the Super Bowl in 2022. 

Who are the LA Rams?

1000

The phrase "hie you hence!" means this. 

What is "hurry up!"

1000

Before they go to the Capulet's party, Mercutio jokes that Romeo must have been visited by the Queen of Dreams, who goes by this 3-letter name.

What is "Mab"?

1000

These two characters are the first ones we meet in the story, right before they get into a fight with some Montagues. 

Who are Sampson and Gregory?

1000

Mr. Prough has travelled around the sun this many times. 

What is 26?