5 Questions
Who are the title characters in Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet
When was Romeo and Juliet first published?
1597
Who is believed to have written Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare
What tradition does Romeo and Juliet belong to?
Tragic romances
What was the source of the plot for Romeo and Juliet?
Italian tale written by Matteo Bandello
Study Notes
Romeo and Juliet
- The title characters in Romeo and Juliet are Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, two young lovers from feuding families in Verona.
- Romeo and Juliet was first published in 1597.
- William Shakespeare is believed to have written Romeo and Juliet, an English playwright and poet.
- Romeo and Juliet belongs to the tradition of tragic love stories, a genre that explores the intense and often doomed passion of young lovers.
- The source of the plot for Romeo and Juliet is Arthur Brooke's narrative poem "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet," which was published in 1562.
Test your knowledge of Shakespeare's classic tragedy with this Romeo and Juliet quiz. Explore themes of love, fate, and feuding families while answering questions about the play's characters, plot, and historical significance.
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