R & J Intro

When was Shakespeare born?

• in the early 20th century (1900's)
• in the late 14th century (1300's)
• in the late 16th century (1500's)
• in the late 15th century (1400's)

Why do we think that Shakespeare's birthday was April 23, 1564?

• because the church was very good at keeping records and there is a record that says he was baptized on April 26, and babies were usually baptized 3 days after their birth. 
• because the hospitals of Shakespeare's time were meticulous record keepers.
• because his birth certificate says so.
• We don't. His birthday was actually on April 26, 1564. 

What acting company was Shakespeare associated with? 

• The King's Men
• The Queen's Men
• Lord Chamberlain's Men
• all of the other answers are correct.

What are some significant things about Shakespeare's marriage? 

• He married her for love. 
• She was significantly younger than him. 
• She was eight years older than him and she was pregnant when they got married.
• She had no dowry.

What is this an example of?

• a pun
• an aside
• an oxymoron
• a metaphor

How much of the "house" did Shakespeare collect after each show? 

• 10-12%
• 50%
• 100%
• 0%

How many kids did Shakespeare have?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is a stanza?

• A group of lines in a poem
• A line in a poem
• A chorus
• A pattern of rhythm

When was Romeo and Juliet probably written?

• in the 1590's
• in the 1340's
• in the 20th century
• very recently

 What is this an example of? 

For never was a story more of woe, 
Than this of Juliet, and her Romeo.

• an iamb
• a pun
• a couplet
• a sonnet