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English I Exam Review Semester 2

Total questions: 155

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Rule 1: Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.

a)

singular

b)

plural

2.

Rule 2: Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.

a)

closer to

b)

farther from

3.

Rule 3: Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.

a)

never

b)

always

4.

Rule 4: Singular indefinite pronouns require ___ verbs.

a)

singular

b)

plural

5.

Rule 5: Some indefinite pronouns can be ____.

a)

singular OR plural

b)

only singular

6.

Rule 6: "Here" and "There" ____ subjects.

a)

are

b)

are not

7.

Rule 7: Some singular nouns end in "s" and require a ___ verb, whereas others require a ____.

a)

singular; plural

b)

singular; singular

8.

Rule 8: Collective nouns are ___

a)

plural only.

b)

singular or plural.

9.

Rule 9: Weights, measures, time, and money are ___

a)

plural only.

b)

singular or plural.

10.

Connecting subjects with "and" usually makes them ___.

a)

singular

b)

plural

11.

Nor/Or: Use the subject ___ the verb to decide if the verb is singular or plural.

a)

closer to

b)

farther from

12.

Prepositional phrases ___ contain the subject of the sentence.

a)

never

b)

always

13.

Either my hats or your bag ___ always on the floor.

a)

is

b)

are

14.

The cat or the dogs ___ outside.

a)

is

b)

are

15.

The man with all the motorcycles ___ on my street.

a)

live

b)

lives

16.

Neither Mark nor I ___ able to go to the party.

a)

was

b)

were

17.

Each of the cups ___ full.

a)

is

b)

are

18.

Here ___ my parents.

a)

come

b)

comes

19.

Ten dollars ___ the price of the movie.

a)

is

b)

are

20.

Our committee _ every Thursday.

a)

meet

b)

meets

21.

Mathematics _ easier than chemistry.

a)

is

b)

are

22.
Either the pitcher or the base runners (was-were) caught napping.
a)
was
b)
were
23.
Have you ever heard the expression, “No news (is-are) good news?”
a)
is
b)
are
24.
There (was-were) several dents in the car.
a)
was
b)
were
25.
Thirty minutes (is-are) the time limit for the test.
a)
is
b)
are
26.
The United States ___ a population of around 300 million.
a)
have
b)
had
c)
has
d)
is
27.
Statistics ___ a branch of mathematics.
a)
are
b)
be
c)
were
d)
is
28.
What are the three main parts of an essay?
a)
The hook, the topic sentence, and conclusion.
b)
Introduction, Hook, Body
c)
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
d)
Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal. 
29.
What is a hook?
a)
A hook grabs the reader's attention.
b)
A hook ends the essay.
c)
A hook is the main idea of an essay.
d)
The hook explains what each paragraph is about. 
30.
What is a thesis statement?
a)
The statement that is the main idea of an essay.
b)
The statement that introduces each paragraph.
c)
The statement that grabs the reader's attention. 
d)
The final statement in an essay. 
31.
There are ways you can make boring tasks more pleasant. __________, bring a portable radio and listen to music on the earphones while you work.
Which of the following transitions best fills the blank in the passage above?
a)
To summarize
b)
Likewise
c)
In contrast
d)
For example
32.
Copying words and ideas from a source and presenting them as your own is?
a)
quoting
b)
paraphrasing
c)
summarizing
d)
plagiarism
33.
Begin every body paragraph with a ________
a)
A lead
b)
An Introduction
c)
A topic sentence that Restates Question
d)
Background information
34.
What 3 elements are in the Introductory paragraph?
a)
Evidence, Explain, Elaborate
b)
Opinion, Reasoning, Explain
c)
Hook, Reference, Thesis
d)
Thesis, Restate, Conclusion
35.

Each body paragraph should include

a)

a hook

b)

a thesis

c)

details, examples, and explanations

d)

no more than three sentences

36.

Where is a thesis statement located in an essay?

a)

First sentence of opening paragraph

b)

Last sentence of opening paragraph

c)

First sentence of second body paragraph

d)

Anywhere you find it works

37.
Which topic sentence DOES NOT belong with the thesis below?
More than anyone else, I admire my mother because she is talented, kind, and selfless.
a)
One reason I admire my mother is because of her faith.
b)
My mother is also admirable because of her impressive skills.
c)
Furthermore, my mother is extremely caring.
d)
Lastly, she puts everyone else before herself.
38.

What does a Conlusion consist of?

a)

Topic Sentence, Claim, Context, Evidence, Analysis, Concluding Statement, and Transition

b)

Opening Statement, Introduction of Text, Evidence, and Thesis

c)

Restated thesis, Summary of Argument, and Concluding Statement ("So What?")

39.

What should you do at the beginning of each paragraph?

a)

think aloud

b)

read

c)

indent

40.

The prompt tells you what to ___________ about!

a)

read

b)

think

c)

write

41.

Identify the correct outline for an informational essay.

a)
b)
c)
42.

How many paragraphs are there in an essay writing at least?

a)

4 to 5 paragraphs

b)

5 to 6 paragraphs

c)

6 to 7 paragraphs

43.
Choose the best thesis statement for the prompt.
What makes a friendship last?
a)
 love, respect, and humor
b)
Love, respect, and humor makes a friendship last a lifetime. 
c)
Friendship lasts a lifetime.
d)
Love, respect, and humor makes a friendship last a lifetime.  This is why I think friendships never fade. 
44.
A strong thesis is specific and gives the reader an idea of the type of information that will follow.Which revision to the thesis below is strongest?Technology has helped society.
a)
Technology has helped society a lot.
b)
Technology can be both helpful and harmful.
c)
Technology has improved daily life by making it easier to communicate, access information and find goods and services.
d)
Many people think technology is helpful, others think it can be harmful, and some people think it can be both.
45.
Once your essay is complete, it is time to write the conclusion. In this paragraph, you’ll restate your thesis one last time. Often the restated thesis will include more specific examples than the thesis in your introduction.Read the following thesis statement.The internet has not only changed the daily lives of Americans but has also impacted television, film and books.Which of the following conclusions restates the thesis above?
a)
The internet has changed life in America.
b)
Examples of internet speech used by characters in short stories and on television prove that the internet has had a major impact on Americans in real life and in fiction.
c)
Many writers claim they do not like the internet or social media and don’t include it in their fiction.
d)
The best television shows encourage their fans to talk about their plots and characters on social media.
46.

Lucas is writing an expository essay about Mae Jemison, the first African American female astronaut. His first body paragraph is about her early life. Which sentence below BEST represents a strong TOPIC SENTENCE?

a)

As a child, Jemison developed interests in astronomy, anthropology, and archeology.

b)

Jemison retired from NASA in 1993.

c)

Jemison received an M.D. (medical doctor) degree from Cornell University in 1981.

d)

Jemison finished her mission specialist training with NASA in 1988.

47.

What type of hook is this?


Where in the Pacific Ocean can you find a delicious Krabby Patty to eat? Bikini Bottom, of course!

a)

Interesting Fact

b)

Question

c)

Specific Details

d)

Quote

48.

Which type of hook is this?


Spain, though hardly a literary powerhouse, translates more books in one year than the entire world has in the past one thousand years.

a)

Anecdote

b)

Interesting Fact

c)

Specific Details

d)

Statistics

49.

Which type of hook is this?


Approximately 17% (or 12.7 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese.

a)

Statistics

b)

Interesting Fact

c)

Thesis

d)

Quote

50.
What is a clincher?
a)
it is a powerful way to end your essay and a way to help your reader remember your essay's message
b)
it is an attention-grabbing way to start your essay and get your reader to want to read more of your essay
c)
it is the main idea of your essay
d)
it is the main idea of a body paragraph
51.
If the author directly tells you what the character is like, that is:
a)
direct characterization
b)
indirect characterization
52.

"She was average height with hair the color of burning embers and eyes that were light brown with flecks of green adding to their brightness."

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

53.

"He didn't yell. He didn't even look angry," She said. "It made me very nervous."

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

54.

"She was short with dark, black hair that had pink sections on either side of her face. She wore dark skinny jeans tucked into military style boots."

a)

Direct Characerization

b)

Indirect Characterization

55.

His beautiful, but sad wife walked briskly in front of him in a faded sundress that hadn't fit her correctly since the birth of their second son. "I wish there was something I could do to help her," he thought to himself.

a)

Direct Characterization

b)

Indirect Characterization

56.
A character that has many different sides, and is fully developed is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
57.
A character that, has few traits and is easily described is...
a)
the antagonist
b)
the protagonist
c)
round
d)
flat
58.
What is conflict?
a)
Two characters getting along.
b)
A struggle between two opposing forces.
c)
The climax in a story.
d)
Part of the resolution.
59.
At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?
a)
her marriage
b)
her desire to be wealthy
c)
her poor health
d)
her wish for more friends
60.
What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?
a)
He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
b)
He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
c)
He cares too much about unimportant things.
d)
He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
61.
Who is the Protagonist of " The Necklace"? 
a)
Madame Loisel
b)
Madame Forstier
c)
Guy de Maupassant 
d)
Monsieur Loisel
62.
Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress
a)
a new briefcase
b)
new shoes
c)
new suit for work
d)
a new rifle to go hunting 
63.
At first Mathilde does not want to go to the ball because she did not have
a)
a necklace
b)
a dress
c)
a date
d)
an invitation
64.
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?
a)
She enjoys working.
b)
She has simple needs. 
c)
She cares most about her relationships.
d)
She cares most about material things.
65.
Which of the following statements is the best summary statement of “The Necklace”?
a)
 A woman who wants to make an impression goes to a dance.
b)
An expensive necklace is lost and needs to be replaced.
c)
In the pursuit of recognition, a woman is driven to a life of poverty.
d)
 A woman buys an expensive dress and borrows a necklace.
66.

The time setting or when of the poem "The Raven" is...

a)

midnight in December

b)

noon in July

c)

midnight in August

d)

noon in December

67.

The place or where setting of the poem is a...

a)

study/library room

b)

kitchen

c)

bedroom

d)

dining room

68.

The mood or atmosphere created by the setting is...

a)

joyful

b)

peaceful

c)

gloomy

d)

romantic

69.

The speaker is about to nap or nod off when he hears...

a)

tapping on his door

b)

a raven talking

c)

a visitor's voice

d)

wind from a storm

70.

The speaker's sorrow or sadness was caused by the death of...

a)

his pet raven

b)

his love Lenore

c)

his mother

d)

his friend

71.

When the speaker opened his chamber door, he saw...

a)

Lenore

b)

a raven

c)

nothing/darkness

d)

angels

72.

When the speaker opens his window he sees...

a)

a raven

b)

nothing/darkness

c)

Lenore

d)

angels

73.

The raven perched or sat on a head statue or...

a)

Tempter

b)

bust

c)

seraphim

d)

censer

74.

The raven perches on a bust of Pallas or...

a)

Apollo

b)

Aphrodite

c)

Hades

d)

Athena

75.

In Greek mythology, Athena or Pallas was the goddess of...

a)

marriage

b)

beauty

c)

the underworld

d)

wisdom

76.

The first thing the speakers asks the raven to tell him is...

a)

his name

b)

who his owner is

c)

where he came from

d)

why he is there

77.

When the speaker asks the raven what his name is, the raven says...

a)

Lenore

b)

Pallas

c)

nevermore

d)

raven

78.

The speakers asks the raven if there is a soothing ointment for his grief or...

a)

Aidenn

b)

seraphim

c)

nepenthe

d)

balm in Gilead

79.

When the speaker asks if there is balm in Gilead or a soothing ointment, he is asking if his future has...

a)

sadness or depression

b)

hope or comfort

c)

pain or suffering

d)

love or romance

80.

When the speaker asks the raven if he will see Lenore again in Aidenn or heaven, the raven says...

a)

yes

b)

evermore

c)

nevermore

d)

no

81.

Because the raven never left and trapped the speaker in his chamber, the raven symbolizes the speaker's...

a)

anger

b)

depression

c)

fear

d)

amusement

82.
The speaker tells the raven to leave because the bird
a)
says that the speaker will never see Lenore again 
b)
 tells the speaker that he will die very soon
c)
speaks about the ruler of the underworld
d)
tries to push the speaker out of the room
83.
The repetition of “still is sitting” in the last stanza helps you infer that the speaker
a)
resents the raven’s presence in the room
b)
thinks the raven is a sign from heaven
c)
has grown friendly with the raven
d)
wonders if the raven will speak again
84.
What word does the raven repeat?
a)
Lenore
b)
nevermore
c)
prophet
d)
eat my shorts
85.
When the raven continues to only say "Nevermore", how does the narrator respond?
a)
accuses the bird of lying
b)
he kills the bird
c)
he laughs
d)
he grows increasingly frustrated
86.
. Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of “The Raven”?
a)
The raven will never leave the chamber.
b)
The narrator will be lost in his grief forever.
c)
The poet will never sleep again.
d)
It is a symbol of madness.
87.
What are 3 words from the 1st stanza that help establish the tone?
a)
dreary, weak, weary
b)
napping, tapping, rapping
c)
quaint, curious and forgotten
d)
midnight, pondered, muttered
88.
Which theater was built in England for Shakespeare's group of actors?
a)
The King's Players
b)
The Curtain
c)
The Globe
d)
The Inns of Court
89.
When was Romeo and Juliet written?
a)
1980s
b)
1890s
c)
1430s
d)
1590s
90.
When Prince Escalus finds the Montagues and Capulets brawling in the street in Act I, Scene 1, why does he speak in blank verse?
a)
To show his high social status
b)
To show his love of language
c)
To show he has great power
d)
To show he has no power
91.
How can the reader tell that Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy?
a)
The main characters die at the end
b)
The main character has to solve a problem
c)
The Author writes in verse and prose
d)
The characters joke around with one another
92.
What is the purpose for the prologue at the beginning of the play?
a)
To ask the audience to participate
b)
To answer questions from the audience
c)
To introduce the princple actors
d)
To set up the story for the audience
93.
In Romeo and Juliet, the plague causes a problem because it keeps Friar John from delivering a letter to Romeo. How does the plague affect theater in the real world?
a)
It let theaters make more money
b)
It helped actors stay healthy
c)
It caused theaters to close down
d)
It made people want to see plays
94.
The moonlight described in the balcony scene makes the mood
a)
Romantic
b)
Scary
c)
Frantic
d)
Dangerous
95.
Which of the following themes is the lesson that Shakespeare MOST LIKELY wanted the audience to take from the play?
a)
Don't lie to your parents
b)
Don't rush into things
c)
Don't hold a grudge for too long
d)
Don't fall in love with your enemy
96.
Romeo and Juliet mostly takes place in
a)
Paris
b)
London
c)
Verona
d)
Mantua
97.
What is the turning point in the story?
a)
Benvolio talks to Romeo about Rosaline
b)
Paris asks to marry Juliet
c)
Romeo kills Tybalt in a fight
d)
Friar Laurence goes to wake Juliet
98.
Shakespeare uses the theme of "fate" in this story. Bad luck and chance seems to affect the outcomes of the play. Which line most represents the theme of fate?
a)
Romeo: "O, I am fortune's fool"
b)
Juliet: "O, swear not by the moon..."
c)
Nurse: "Ah, sir, ah sir. Well, death's the end of all."
d)
Friar: "These violent delights have violent ends."
99.
When Mercutio says "ask me tomorrow and you may find me a grave man." This is an example of 
a)
Understatement
b)
Foreshadowing
c)
Pun
d)
Dramatic Irony
100.
Capulet: "For still thine eyes, which I may call the sea, do ebb and flow with tears." 
Why does capulet compare Juliet's eyes to the sea?
a)
Because she is going swimming
b)
Because she has bright blue eyes
c)
Because she drinks too much water
d)
Because she has been crying so much
101.
Which of the following lines is an example of oxymoron?
a)
My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand.
b)
Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health
c)
O deadly sin! O rude unthankfulness!
d)
For thou wilt be upon the wings of the nigh                   
102.
When Juliet tells her mother she wonders at the haste at marrying Paris, this is ironic because
a)
She plans to kill herself soon
b)
She married Romeo so quickly
c)
She thinks her mother hates Paris
d)
She grieves for Tybalt's death
103.
Which of the following lines is an example of an allusion?
a)
The brightness of her cheek would shame those stars
b)
Thy tears are womanish, they wild acts denote
c)
You have dancing shoes with nimble soles, I have a soul of lead
d)
Borrow Cupid's wings and soar with them above a common bond
104.
If you ever disturb our streets again/ your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
a)
Lord Montague
b)
Tybalt 
c)
Lord Capulet
d)
Prince Escalus
105.
"But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart; My will to her consent is but a part."
a)
Lord Montague
b)
Tybalt
c)
Lord Capulet
d)
Prince Escalus
106.
"What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, all Montagues, and thee."
a)
Lord Montague
b)
Tybalt
c)
Chorus
d)
Prince Escalus
107.
"That which we call a rose/ By any other word would smell as sweet." 
a)
Romeo
b)
Nurse
c)
Mercutio
d)
Juliet
108.
"What light through yonder window breaks?/ ... O, that I were a glove upon that hand/ That I might touch that cheek!" 
a)
Romeo
b)
Nurse
c)
Mercutio
d)
Tybalt
109.
"Young men's love then lies/ not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes."
a)
Romeo
b)
Nurse
c)
Friar Lawrence
d)
Juliet
110.
What does Mercutio think about dreams?
a)
They can come true
b)
They can tell the future
c)
They are only for men
d)
They are meaningless
111.
Why are Lord and Lady Montague worried about Romeo in Act I?
a)
He has been bothering Prince Escalus
b)
He has been acting withdrawn 
c)
He has been fighting with the capulets
d)
He has been spending time with Mercutio
112.
How does Romeo learn that Rosaline will be at the Capulet's party
a)
He sees her going into the Capulet's house
b)
He overhears the Capulet's talking about her
c)
He finds out when Benvolio tells him
d)
He reads the invitation to the servant
113.
What happens right after Romeo kisses Juliet at the feast?
a)
He finds out she is a Capulet
b)
He gets in a fight with Tybalt
c)
He talks to Mercutio about his dreams
d)
He reads the invitation for the Capulet's feast
114.
How old is Juliet?
a)
16
b)
21
c)
18
d)
13
115.
According to the Prince, what is the punishment if the Montagues and Capulets have another brawl?
a)
Jail
b)
Banishment
c)
Death
d)
Fines
116.
How does the Nurse feel about Juliet marrying Paris?
a)
Excited
b)
Disgusted
c)
Jealous
d)
Wary
117.
What does Paris want from Capulet
a)
An invitation to the party
b)
money and treasure
c)
A duel with Romeo
d)
Marriage to Juliet
118.
What is Benvolio's advice to Romeo at the end of Scene 1?
a)
Talk to Rosaline and tell her how he feels
b)
Ask Capulet for permission to marry Juliet
c)
Forget about Rosaline by meeting other girls
d)
Go to Friar Laurence for help with his problem
119.
What does Capulet do when he finds out Romeo is at his feast?
a)
He allows Romeo to stay
b)
He challenges Romeo to a fight
c)
He introduces Romeo to Juliet
d)
He sends Tybalt to talk to Romeo
120.
What happens in the well known balcony scene in Act II, Scene 2
a)
Romeo and Juliet declare their love for each other
b)
Romeo tells Mercutio about an ominous dream
c)
Romeo and Juliet get married by Friar Laurence
d)
Juliet finds out Paris wants to marry her
121.
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet
a)
He thinks it will help Romeo forget about Rosaline
b)
He feels bad for giving Juliet a potion
c)
He does not want Juliet to marry Paris
d)
He thinks it will end their families' fued
122.
In Act II, Scene 2, what plan does Juliet make for the next day?
a)
She will tell her parents about her new love
b)
She will send someone to talk to Romeo
c)
She will go to Friar Laurence to get help
d)
She will go to the Montagues house for a feast
123.
Why did Tybalt send a letter to Romeo's house?
a)
To ask about his marriage
b)
To challenge him to a fight
c)
To apologize for hurting him
d)
To invite him to a feast
124.
What is Friar Laurence doing before Romeo arrives in Act II, Scene 3?
a)
Praying at the church
b)
teaching a class to children
c)
sleeping in his bedroom
d)
picking herbs and flowers
125.
Who kills Mercutio?
a)
Paris
b)
Benvolio
c)
Romeo
d)
Tybalt
126.
Why does Romeo try to avoid a fight with Tybalt?
a)
He knows they are now related though marriage
b)
he wants Mercutio to fight in his place
c)
He knows that Juliet is watching
d)
He worries his father will find out
127.
Who kills Tybalt?
a)
Mercutio
b)
Romeo
c)
Benvolio
d)
Balthasar
128.
What punishment does the Prince give Romeo for killing Tybalt?
a)
banishment
b)
death
c)
divorce
d)
fines
129.
What advice does teh Nurse give Juliet at the end of Act III?
a)
Tell her father about her marriage
b)
Go to Mantua and find Romeo
c)
Forget Romeo and marry Paris
d)
Go to Friar Laurence for help
130.
What is Capulet doing in Act IV, Scene 4?
a)
yelling at his daughter
b)
confiding in the nurse
c)
preparing for the wedding
d)
cooking the family dinner
131.
Why does Juliet ask her mother and the Nurse to leave her alone in Act IV, Scene 3?
a)
She wants to take the potion in secret
b)
She needs privacy to say her prayers
c)
He does not like her mother or the nurse
d)
She is expecting Romeo to visit her
132.
Why does Friar Laurence give Juliet the potion?
a)
She threatens to kill herself
b)
He believes thisis the couple's only way
c)
He wants to kill her
d)
He wants her parents to know they were wrong
133.
How does Friar Laurence's plan fail?
a)
Juliet took the potion to early
b)
The letter never got to Romeo
c)
Paris found Juliet's grave
d)
The Nurse told them about the marriage
134.
Who tells the Prince what happened between Romeo and Juliet at the end of the play?
a)
Paris
b)
Benvolio
c)
Lady Capulet
d)
Friar Laurence
135.
Why was Friar John stopped when trying to deliver the letter to Romeo
a)
Guards protected Romeo from visitors
b)
He got lost on his way to Mantua
c)
People were afraid he carried the plague
d)
He was involved in a fight with the Capulets
136.
Who tells Romeo that Juliet is dead?
a)
Friar Laurence
b)
Paris
c)
Friar John
d)
Balthasar
137.
How does Juliet kill herself?
a)
Stabbing herself
b)
Drinking a potion
c)
Poisoning herself
d)
Fighting with Paris
138.
Why does Paris go to the Capulet's monument?
a)
To buy a poison drink
b)
To mourn Juliet's death
c)
To talkto Friar Laurence
d)
To caputure Romeo
139.
Why was Friar John stopped when trying to deliver the letter to Romeo
a)
Guards protected Romeo from visitors
b)
He got lost on his way to Mantua
c)
People were afraid he carried the plague
d)
He was involved in a fight with the Capulets
140.
What do Capulet and Montague do at the end of the play?
a)
Punish Friar Laurence
b)
Put an end to the fued
c)
Fight in a street brawl, killing everyone
d)
Let their children marry
141.
Why did the Prince feel like he was punished for not ending the Capulet and Montague fued?
a)
He lost his claim to the crown
b)
He was banished from Verona
c)
He lost two family members
d)
He was friends with Romeo
142.
What does Balthasar give the Prince that supports Friar's story?
a)
Romeo's Journal
b)
Romeo and Juliet's Marriage Liscense
c)
Romeo's Letter to his father
d)
Juliet's wedding ring
143.
Never was there a tale of more woe...
a)
Than that of Juliet and her Romeo
b)
Than that of Romeo and Juliet
c)
Than Shakespeare's famous tragedy
d)
Than that of Juliet and her dead Romeo
144.
Where was W. Shakespeare born?
a)
London
b)
Birmingham
c)
Stratford-upon-Avon
145.
The theaters had elaborate sets and props.
a)
True
b)
False
146.

What did it mean when the flag was flying on top of the theatre?

a)

William Shakespeare would be performing that day

b)

There would not be a performance that day

c)

There will be a performance that day

147.

Why do you think a sun and a moon were painted on the roof above the stage?

a)

This area was called the "Heavens"

b)

To make it look attractive

c)

To represent the sky

148.

Why weren’t women allowed to act at this time?

a)

Women didn't want to act

b)

It was considered shameless and unladylike

c)

There were no female characters in the plays

149.
What is ironic about the accepted date of Shakespeare's death?
a)
It was Christmas day.
b)
It was the same day King James I died.
c)
It was his birthday.
d)
It was the same day his son died.
150.
If people didn't like the play they would _______________.
a)
leave
b)
boo
c)
throw food/fruit
d)
throw rocks
151.

Romeo and Juliet falls under what genre/category of Shakespeare's play?

a)

comedies

b)

tragedies

c)

histories

152.
In the Globe Theatre, what is a "groundling"? 
a)
They paid a penny to stand in the pit at the base of the stage.  
b)
They sit in the stands. 
c)
The groundlings paid the most. 
d)
They were not allowed in the theatre. 
153.

This was the name for the people who had to stand near the stage to watch the play

a)

patrons

b)

noblemen

c)

groundlings

d)

actors

154.

The covered seating sections were called

a)

the galleries

b)

the heavens

c)

the inner stage

d)

the tiring house

155.
Which monarch ruled during Shakespeare's life? 
a)
Queen Mary
b)
King James
c)
Queen Elizabeth I
d)
King Philip II 

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