| Arthur Brooke’s poem served as the main source material for Shakespeare’s play, and Brooke is the original author of the tale of Romeo and Juliet. | False |
| Shakespeare wrote his version of the story of Romeo and Juliet in iambic pentameter, which is the same verse form used in the source material. | False |
| In the source material, the story’s action takes place over many months instead of four days. | True |
| The poem Shakespeare used as source material includes more death and violence than Shakespeare’s play does. | False |
| Shakespeare created a larger role for Mercutio in the play than exists in the source material. | True |
| A reference to a person, place, or thing outside of the text is a(n) | allusion |
| The rate or speed at which the play’s action moves is known as | pacing |
| The inclusion of clues or hints about coming action is a technique known as | foreshadowing |
| A secondary character who functions as a contrast to a major character is a(n) | foil |
| Wordplay that is meant to be witty or humorous is a(n) | pun |
| Which of these correctly lists aspects found in a tiring house? | balcony area, dressing room, prop room |
| Which of the following was NOT a viewing option at an Elizabethan public theatre? | standing in the balcony |
| Which of the following is NOT a way in which private theatres differed from public theatres? | Private theatres included a tiring house onstage. |
| Which of these things did Shakespeare NOT do during his career? | publish play scripts |
| What does Romeo and Juliet have in common with Senecan drama in terms of content? | moralizing, emphasis on fate, prophetic dreams |
| What structural elements of Romeo and Juliet show Seneca’s influence on Elizabethan drama? | the presence of a Chorus, the division into five acts, the inclusion of stichomythia |
| Which of the following plot points are discussed in the Prologue? | the love between Romeo and Juliet, the feud between the Capulets and Montagues, the event that will end the Capulet-Montague feud |
| Which of the following statements regarding gender expectations during Renaissance-era Italy are accurate? | Young men were free to go wherever they wanted.Young men were encouraged to be passionate and violent. |
| Which of the following problems are Romeo and Juliet facing by the end of Act I? | Juliet is supposed to be considering Paris as a potential husband.The Capulet-Montague feud has flared up again during a public fight.Tybalt has vowed revenge against Romeo for attending the Capulet feast. |
Romeo and Juliet: Quiz 4
August 7, 2019