Thursday, October 22, 2015

Questions for Large 'Romeo and Juliet' Quiz

Fact Questions-

Who killed Tybalt and what was their punishment?
Where did Romeo meet Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet both had trusted advisors that were equivalent to each other. Who were they?
Why did Juliet drink poison?
Which other character is the Prince related to?

Short Answer-

Explain how the parents' of both Romeo and Juliet could have prevented their respective suicides and the other deaths that result from their love.
Juliet becomes more independent from her family. Explain if it was beneficial or harmful.
Explain the importance of Catholicism and religion on the play.
Theater today and from Shakespeare's time was very different. Explain some of these differences and how audiences from both time periods would react to a performance of "Romeo and Juliet" from the other time period.
Come up with an alternative plan to have Juliet leave Verona to be with Romeo in Mantua.

Essay Questions-

"Romeo and Juliet" ends fragile with both Romeo and Juliet dying. Explain what Shakespeare is trying to say about love.
Was there a point where Romeo and Juliet's marriage could have united their families? If there was, when did this change? If not, explain why not.

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