Romeo and Juliet Context

When was Romeo and Juliet first shown?

• 1066

• 1597

• 1666

• 1928

Which monarch was on the English throne when Romeo and Juliet was written?

• Queen Elizabeth II

• King James I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

Where was Romeo and Juliet set?

• Venice, England

• Verona, Italy

• Athens, Greece

• London, England

What genre of play is Romeo and Juliet?

• Opera

• Horror

• Comedy

• Tragedy

How old is the character of Juliet?

• 13

• 18

• 25

• 40

What was unusual about performing actors during the Elizabethan era?

• They were all children

• They were all royalty

• They were all women

• They were all men

How many people die during Romeo and Juliet?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 0

Which of these are important themes in Romeo and Juliet?

• Light and dark

• Fate and Chance

• Love

• All of the above