Anticipation Guide

For each of the statements below, circle strongly disagree, disagree, agree, or strongly agree.

1. Boyfriends or girlfriends are more important than family.
   

Anticipation Guide 2

1. You should marry someone even if your family does not like him or her.
True     False

2. Love can conquer anything.
True     False

3. Verona is a city in France.
True     False

4. In Shakespeare's time, all roles were played by male actors.
True     False

5. Romeo and Juliet were cousins.
True     False

6. Romeo and Juliet is considered a tragedy.
True     False

7. Shakespeare died in 1616.
True     False

8. Romeo's best friend, Mercutio, puts a curse on both families in the play.
True     False

9. Your life is controlled by fate.
True     False

10. Your parents always know what is best for you.
True     False

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1. Is Romeo in love with Rosaline or is it infatuation? What is the difference? If you had a friend who was in a similar situation to Romeo's what advice would you give that person? (This can be a letter, a telephone conversation or a dialogue).

2. When Romeo and Juliet meet at the party they fall in "love at first sight". Considering their age, is this real love? What is your opinion of "love at first sight?"

3. Romeo seems to be fickle with his affections. First he loves Rosaline and then he loves Juliet with a passion. How would you treat Romeo if he were your friend? What advice would you give him based on your knowledge of "fickle" friendships?

4. What qualities do you look for in friends? Which of these qualities did Benvolio and Mercutio share? Which of the two would you prefer to have as a friend?

5. Romeo and Juliet see each other despite the fact they know their parents would disapprove. Would their relationship have ended differently if they had tried to reason with their respective parents?

6. Juliet is never seen with any friends of her own age. If she had a close friend, what would Juliet say about Romeo and their relationship to her? (This can be a letter, a telephone conversation or a dialogue).

7. If Romeo and Juliet were modern teenagers, they would be unlikely to turn to a monk and a nurse for advice/help. Who would their modern mentors be and why?

8. Design a family crest for Romeo and Juliet based on crests and heraldry. Provide short written explanation of the symbols and the relevance of each one to Romeo and Juliet.

9. Write the letter that Romeo left for his father. Remember to include his feelings about the feud, his family and Juliet.

10. Write an interview with either Lord Capulet or Lord Montague that would take place after the deaths of their children. Include questions that would reflect his personality, his relationship with other characters and his feelings at the moment.

Quiz One

Part I - Character Matching

Match each character with his or her description by writing the correct letter on each line. YOU WILL USE SOME OF THE ANSWER CHOICES MORE THAN ONCE. YOU WILL NOT USE ALL THE ANSWER CHOICES.

1. _ Sampson
2. _ Romeo
3. _ Lady Capulet
4. _ Montague
5. _ Juliet
6. _ Paris
7. _ Prince Escalus
8. _ Gregory
9. _ Tybalt
10. _ Benvolio

Choices
a. Ruler of Verona
b. Relative of the Prince who wants to marry Juliet
c. Servant of the Capulets
d. Romeo's cousin; a lover of peace
e. Servant of the Montagues
f. Has a crush on Rosaline in Act I
g. Mother of Juliet
h. Juliet's cousin
i. Romeo's father
j. Juliet's father

Part II - The Globe Theatre Matching

Look at the diagram of the Globe Theatre. For each listed feature, write the correct letter from the diagram.

11. _ the trap door
12. _ the galleries
13. _ the entrance
14. _ the main stage
15. _ the open yard
16. _ the "heavens"
17. _ the brick foundation
18. _ the tiring house
19. _ the inner stage
20. _ the upper stage
21. _ the support pillars
22. _ the flag

Part IV - Literary Terms Matching

Match each literary term with the best definition from the list at the right. YOU WILL USE EACH ANSWER CHOICE ONCE.

23. _dynamic character
24. _ stage directions
25. _ drama
26. _ dialogue
27. _ round character
28. _ theme
29. _ foreshadowing
30. _ flashback
31. _ setting
32. _ mood
33. _ antagonist

Choices
a. takes the story back in time to recount events that happened before
b. the character who plays opposite the main character
c. the time and place of the story
d. a character who changes and develops throughout the story
e. notes that describe how a play is supposed to be performed
f. a play written to be performed by actors
g. the central message or insight into life revealed in a literary work
h. a conversation between characters
i. a character with many different traits
j. clues or hints that suggest what will happen later in the story
k. the feeling created in the reader

Part III - Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer to each question.

34. Which of the following best describes the punishments used during the Elizabethan Times?
a. The punishment usually fit the crime.
b. Punishments were not as hard or severe as they are now.
c. Punishments during Elizabethan times were cruel and torturous.
d. The only punishment used was beheading.

35. Which is NOT TRUE about food during Elizabethan Times?
a. Beer and wine were part of the breakfast meal.
b. People during Elizabethan times never ate sweets.
c. There were no refrigerators then, so people had to put a lot of salt in their meat and eat it like jerky.
d. Herring, sprats, beef, and mutton were common foods.

36. Which of the following accurately compares school during Elizabethan Times and our times?
a. The school day is much longer now than during Elizabethan times.
b. Now people believe that education must be "beaten into a child."
c. Now we let fewer girls go to school than they did during Elizabethan Times.
d. Saying prayers in school is less common now than during Elizabethan Times.

37. Look at the diagram at the right. Which arrow points to up stage?
a. Arrow #1
b. Arrow #2
c. Arrow #3
d. Arrow #4

38. Look at the diagram above. Which arrow points to stage left?
a. Arrow #1
b. Arrow #2
c. Arrow #3
d. Arrow #4

39. Why is Romeo upset during the first and second scenes of Romeo and Juliet?
a. He wishes his cousin Benvolio would spend more time with him.
b. He is in love with a woman who does not love him back.
c. He is in love with Juliet.
d. He is worried that his father will get sick and die.

40. What punishment does the Prince promise to deliver if the Capulets and the Montagues fight again?
a. The Prince will put the brank on all the women.
b. The Prince will use the thumbscrews on all the men.
c. Both families will have to complete 100 hours of community service.
d. The people who start the fight will be put to death.

EXTRA CREDIT

In each row, one word is spelled correctly. Circle the correctly spelled word.

ROW ONE percieve achieve cheif nieghbor
ROW TWO weigh recieve feild yeild
ROW THREE neice releif decieve freight
ROW FOUR ceiling beleive vien greif
ROW FIVE breif concieve conceit retreive

Characters

Romeo- He is the only child of the Montagues. Romeo is quiet and mourning about his love for Rosaline in the beginning. After discovering Juliet, he becomes more vibrant and passionate. He is willing to do anything, including die, in order to be with his love. Romeo is impulsive, wanting to get married right away and not thinking about the consequences.

Juliet- She is an innocent thirteen year old girl, the only daughter of the Capulets. Juliet discovers love in Romeo and has to face the lost of her love when he is exiled. She becomes mature and independent as the play develops. She controls her temper and is strong-willed, leaving her parents and Nurse to do what she believes is right. She is willing to die for a loved one.

Tybalt- Juliet's cousin, has a temper and hates all Montagues. He demands revenge on Romeo at the Capulet ball and kills Mercutio. He is killed by Romeo.

Mercutio- Romeo's best friend, he's a bit eccentric and enjoys having a good time. Killed by Tybalt in a duel, he is quite a courageous character who remains faithful to Romeo.

Nurse- Juliet's Nurse who is closer to Juliet than her mother is; she nursed baby Juliet. She is a comical character, who mourns over her lost daughter and husband, yet constantly delivers sexual jokes. Always talkative and playful, she urges Juliet to "seek happy nights." The Nurse also provides support for Juliet and knows about her marriage to Romeo. Only in the end does Juliet abandon her.

Paris- Fine, handsome suitor of Juliet who is killed by Romeo in a duel at the Capulet tomb. He is related to the Prince.

Friar Laurence- Romeo's friend who advises him in many ways; he is wise and practical, unlike the passionate lovers. The Friar marries Romeo and Juliet in an attempt to bring peace to their families. All his efforts are for the good of others, but they do not work out in the end.

Benvolio- Romeo's cousin and friend, he tries to comfort Romeo from his love sickness over Rosaline. Benvolio is very peaceful, always trying to stop conflicts between the Montagues and the Capulets. He explains to the Prince why Romeo killed Tybalt.

Escalus, Prince of Verona- He warns Montague and Capulet that the next time a riot breaks out between their families, the punishment will be death. He keeps order in Verona.

Montague- Romeo's father who worries about his son's depression in the beginning of the play, doesn't have a main role after that.

Lady Montague- Romeo's mother, who also worries about her son. She dies grieving for her child.

Capulet- Juliet's father, does not want to cause trouble with Montague, defends Romeo from Tybalt at the ball. He does have a temper problem, and threatens to disown Juliet if she doesn't marry Paris.

Lady Capulet- Juliet's mother, doesn't have a close relationship with her daughter and needs the Nurse at important times. She wants Romeo killed because he killed Tybalt.

The Apothecary- Illegally sells Romeo the poison (which Romeo kills himself with) because Romeo offers him a large sum of money.

Friar John- He is sent by Friar Laurence to Mantua with a message for Romeo explaining the secret plan of Juliet and the Friar. However, he is not allowed into Mantua for fear that he carries the plague, therefore Romeo believes that Juliet is dead.

Balthasar- Romeo's servant, tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.

Samson and Gregory- Capulet servants, they fight with Montague servants in the beginning.

Abraham- Montague servant, throws insults at Capulet servants in beginning.

Peter- Juliet's nurse's servant

Questions over Act III, Scenes 2 - 5

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. What does Juliet mean when she says, "I have bought the house of love, But have not lived in it?"

3. When Juliet realizes that Romeo has killed Tybalt, she compares Romeo to four things. List them here.



4. What promise does the Nurse make to Juliet at the end of Scene 2?



5. In Scene 3, when Romeo finds out he has been banished, he says, "Be merciful and say 'death.' Exile has more terror than death." What does this mean?


6. Who comes and knocks on the door when Romeo is speaking with the Friar?



7. What plan does the Friar have for Romeo?



8. What does the Nurse give to Romeo as a gift from Juliet?



9. At the beginning of Scene 4, Capulet makes arrangements for something to happen that Thursday. What is it?



10. Where do we find Romeo and Juliet at the beginning of Scene 5? What time is it? What has probably happened the night before?

1. 1. What are Romeo and Juliet arguing about at the beginning of Scene 5?
      

13. What frightening vision does Juliet have before Romeo leaves? What do you think this foreshadows?



14. When Lady Capulet enters, why does she think Juliet is crying? Why is Juliet really crying?



15. What does Juliet say when she finds out what is planned for her on Thursday?



16. How does Capulet react when Juliet says she won't marry Paris?



17. What does Capulet call his daughter? (several answers)



18. What does Capulet threaten to do if Juliet does not marry Paris?



19. How does Lady Capulet react to Juliet when Juliet tries to get her to delay the wedding? Why do you think she reacts this way?


20. What is the Nurse's advice to Juliet about what she should do?


21. At the end of Scene 5, Juliet tells the Nurse she is going to Friar Lawrence's cell to make confession. Why is she really going?