Year 8 Romeo & Juliet Knowledge Organiser

Who wrote 'Romeo & Juliet'?

• William Shakespeare

• Charles Dickens

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

In which years did Shakespeare live?

• Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616.

• Shakespeare lived from 1600 to 1650.

• Shakespeare lived from 1500 to 1550.

• Shakespeare lived from 1616 to 1666.

Where were Shakespeare's plays performed?

• The Globe Theatre

• The Royal Opera House

• The Sydney Opera House

• The Metropolitan Opera

The societal expectation for women in Elizabethan times was:

• To be independent and pursue careers

• To be obedient and focus on domestic duties

• To lead political movements

• To travel and explore the world

Which form of entertainment was popular in the Elizabethan era?

Who is Romeo's cousin?

• Benvolio

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• Paris

How old is Juliet in the play?

• 13 years old

• 15 years old

• 16 years old

• 18 years old

Who is the ruler of Verona in 'Romeo & Juliet'?

• Prince Escalus

• Lord Capulet

• Romeo Montague

• Friar Laurence

List one of the key themes in 'Romeo & Juliet'.

• Love

• Betrayal

• Revenge

• Friendship

One super-curricular task related to 'Romeo & Juliet' is:

• Reading a modern adaptation of the play

• Watching a documentary about Shakespeare's life

• Writing a poem about love

• Attending a theater workshop