Romeo and Juliet Intro Material

What does a tragic hero usually display while facing his or her destiny?

• strength

• intelligence

• humility

• love

How many people are onstage when a character delivers a soliloquy?

• two

• three

• one

• it doesn't matter how many people are onstage

Which of the following literary terms means "a character's remark, either to the audience or to another character, that others onstage do not hear"?

• soliloquy

• comic relief

• antagonist

• aside

What is the purpose of a foil?

• to highlight both characters' traits to show the sharp contrast between them

• to ruin the protagonist's plans

• to work against the protagonist

• to show someone with high status or social class

Which of the following is not a purpose of comic relief?

• to lighten the mood of the play

• to increase the number of people who attend the play

• to heighten the seriousness of the main action by contrast

• none of the above

How were the three levels of the Globe Theater organized?

• by arrival time

• by class

• by raffle

• by luck

What was Shakespeare's father's job?

• taco chef

• playwright

• sheep herder

• glovemaker

What piece of technology was created that encouraged the Renaissance of Knowledge?

• book

• printing press

• computers

• iPad

What city is the Globe Theater located in?

• London

• Paris

• Washington, D.C.

• New York

Where did Shakespeare come from?

• London

• Stratford-on-Avon

• Stratford-on-London

• Avon