#1: Romeo and Juliet Flashcards
1
Q
How long between meeting to marriage and death?
A
36 hours
2
Q
Who are the two families involved?
A
Montagues and Capulets
3
Q
Where is this play based?
A
Verona, Italy
4
Q
When was the play staged?
A
1598
5
Q
Who does Romeo kill?
A
Juliet’s cousin
6
Q
Romeo is based on what 3000-line poem?
A
The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet - written by Arthur Brook in 1562
7
Q
What was Brook’s take on the poem?
A
Two lust-lovers who defy the will of their families and authorities, and who disrespect the sacred art of marriage.
8
Q
How old is Juliet in Shakespeare’s outtake?
A
13 years old
9
Q
Who was Juliet assigned to marry?
A
The Prince, Paris
10
Q
Which English technique pops up throughout the play?
A
Iambic Pentameter
11
Q
How old is Romeo?
A
15 years old
12
Q
Who was Romeo’s first love interest?
A
Rosaline
