An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1

Question 1

What would an audience at one of Shakespeare’s plays expect to see? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a handbill advertising the play; basic sets; animal blood; young men playing female roles

Question 2

What does this passage reveal about William Shakespeare the playwright?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Shakespeare masterfully sets the scene with words; he does not need scenery or effects.

Question 3

Which is the most accurate description of going to the theater in Shakespeare's day?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Theater was a feast for the imagination and for the senses; there were smells, sights, and sounds everywhere.

An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 Answers