Romeo and Juliet quiz and knowledge organiser
This engaging end of topic Romeo and Juliet quiz is perfect for helping students to recall the main characters, major themes and critical events of the play. Included is a comprehensive answer sheet to help students amend any inaccurate answers and support their understanding of the text.
Plus, there is a clear and supportive knowledge organiser for students to use as a revision tool and for recollection throughout study or before assessments.
What's included?
- Free printable PDF Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare knowledge organiser.
- PowerPoint presentation Romeo and Juliet interactive quiz (for subscribers only) plus editable knowledge organiser.
How to use this Romeo and Juliet quiz and knowledge organiser
The quiz can be used at the end of the topic to help students reaffirm their understanding of the play and increase their confidence in writing about the play in assessments or exams.
The helpful answer sheet is ideal for students to peer, group or self assess after the quiz and supports them in becoming more accurate in their knowledge about the play.
The knowledge organiser can be distributed at the beginning of the topic to be stuck in exercise books or files. It can then be consulted when relevant to bolster learning or as a helpful revision tool before assessments or exams.
The quiz also comes in a fun PowerPoint presentation format so that classes can get into teams and compete for the best score. This can help them discuss the play in more detail, building confidence.
Looking for more like this?
If you're looking for more resources to help students explore Romeo and Juliet, try:
- Plot-busting puzzle
- Thinking points
- The first three acts
- Act 3 Scene 2 - imagery and oxymorons
- Mercutio and Romeo
Browse additional resources in our Romeo and Juliet section.
A sample extract from the resource:
End of topic quiz: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Section A: social and historical context
- What is patriarchy? How does this link to Romeo and Juliet?
- Who was the monarch at the time Romeo and Juliet was written?
- Describe the plague and how it links to Romeo and Juliet?
- Can you describe what the Elizabethans believed about the link between children and God?
- What did society believe about suicide?
- Define what type (genre) of play Romeo and Juliet is – a comedy, a tragedy or a history?
- Can you explain the Ordered Great Chain of Being?
- How did the Elizabethans perceive (see) women and their position in relation to men?
- Define the term ‘Petrarchan lover’.
- Describe courtly love and its features.
- What did Elizabethan society believe about fate?
- How would you describe the relationship between children and parents in the play?
