William and the Globe
Background take 2
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1 and 2
R & J
100
What are 4 characteristics of the Globe theatre?
What is 1. It is round or Polygonal Shaped 2. The roof is open to the sky 3. It is 3 stories tall 4. There was a dirt pit where seats were cheap Teacher may accept other answers.
100
How many children did William Shakespeare's parents have?
What is 8?
100
What are the names of the two families feuding in Romeo and Juliet?
What is Montague and Capulet?
100
How many times does the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues disturb the streets of Verona?
What is 3 times.
100
What does Friar Lawrence agree to do for Romeo and Juliet?
What is he agrees to marry them?
200
What day was William Shakespeare born?
What is April 23.
200
How many children did William Shakespeare have?
What is 3?
200
Where does Romeo and Juliet take place?
What is Verona, Italy?
200
What character is constantly trying to start fights and what family does he belong to?
What is Tybalt and Capulet?
200
What does Friar Lawrence hope will happen because of the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?
What is he hopes it will end the feud?
300
What day did William Shakespeare die?
What is April 23.
300
What are the names of William Shakespeare's parents?
What is John Shakespeare and Mary Arden?
300
Which character tries to keep the peace throughout the play and what family does he belong to?
What is Benvolio and Montague?
300
What will be the punishment if the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues disturbs the peace again?
What is they will pay with their lives?
300
What are three things he nurse does throughout the play?
What is she s the comic relief, she raised and takes care of Juliet, she is the messenger?
400
What year was the first permanent theater built?
What is 1576?
400
What is the name of Shakespeare's wife?
What is Anne Hathaway?
400
What character asks Lord Capulet's permission to marry Juliet?
What is Paris?
400
Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?
What is at the ball at the Capulet's house?
400
Give an example of foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet?
What is teacher will approve answer?
500
Where was the first permanent theater built?
What is outside of the city of London?
500
What age was William Shakespeare and his wife when they got married?
What is William was 18 and Mary was 26?
500
What does Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet think about Juliet and marriage?
What is Lord Capulet thinks she is too young but he will agree to her getting married if that is what she wants and Lady Capulet thinks she needs to get married now and to Paris?
500
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
What is Roasaline?
500
What are some characteristics of Mercutio?
What is he speaks in riddles, he is related to the Capulets, he is best friends with Romeo, he provides comedy, he talks too much, etc. (teacher will approve additional answers if necessary)