R&J 1
How long does it take to perform Romeo and Juliet?
2 hours
(the two hours’ traffic of our stage)
Give three specific details the prologue cites about the play.
Two households, both alike in dignity
In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,
From ancient grudge break to new mutiny...
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life...
Doth with their death bury their parents’ strife.
How does Romeo view his exile?
worse than death
Where was William Shakespeare born?
Stratford-upon-Avon
How many lines are in a sonnet?
14
Because it was seen as a "just" murder
Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?
Because he is now his cousin
Why doesn’t Romeo learn that Juliet isn’t really dead?
His messenger, Friar John, came in contact with the Bubonic Plague and couldn't deliver the message.
What was the name of Shakespeare's wife, and why was their marriage scandalous?
Anne Hathaway
She was older than him.
How many syllables are in a single line of a sonnet?
10
What will happen to Juliet if she refuses to marry Paris?
She will be disowned.
Where does Friar Lawrence want to bring Juliet when he discovers Romeo is dead?
A convent
She doesn't look it in the movie, but how old is Juliet supposed to be?
13
Who reigned in England from 1558 to 1603 during the English Renaissance?
Queen Elizabeth I
What is the name of the rhythm and rhyme scheme Shakespeare used for his Sonnets?
Iambic pentameter
How many people does Romeo kill? Who are they? (not including himself)
2: Tybalt and Paris
Why does Tybalt want to fight Romeo?
because he disrespect him by showing up to the party uninvited
How soon is the wedding to Paris supposed to be?
on Thursday 3 days away
Name the three types of plays Shakespeare wrote.
Comedies, tragedies, and histories.
154
Why does Benvolio take Romeo to the Masque (party)?
To get over Rosaline.
Why does the Friar finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He believes it will bring the families together again.
Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage between Romeo and Juliet, but is assisting with it?
The Nurse
The Italian Renaissance focused largely on art, while the English Renaissance dealt mainly with...
Literature
What is the number/first line of Shakespeare's most famous sonnet?
Sonnet 18; Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?