R&J QUIZ: Shakespeare's Times and Customs

How many Plays and how many Sonnets did Shakespeare write?

What is a sonnet?

When and where was Shakespeare born?

When did Shakespeare die?

Shakespeare performed in which theater?

Which statement is FALSE about the “Prologue” in the play Romeo and Juliet?

During Shakespeare’s time, people thought their fate was determined by

Most people got married in Elizabethan times through…

All characters were played by men but boys acted the female parts.

Qualities that define what a particular character is like; the character’s personality (good, evil, wild, depressed, hyper, etc…).

Shakespeare performed his plays for which two monarchs?

A complex character who has many character traits. We know a lot about the character.

A character who stays the same throughout the plot. The character doesn’t change.

The perspective or attitude the author adds to a specific character, place or development through diction.

Match the selected word with its definition:

“Whose misadventured piteous overthrows”

“From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.”

“From forth the fatal loins of these two foes”

“What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.”

“Then she hath sworn that she will still live chaste?”

Juliet’s words “Parting is such sweet sorrow” is also an example of which literary device?

Mercutio’s words “I’m the pink flower” is an example of which literary device?

Romeo’s words “Leaving you is a thousand times worse than being near you” is an example of which literary device?

Romeo’s words “The moon is already sick and pale with grief because you, Juliet, … are more beautiful than she” is an example of which literary device?