Question

1.010) ____ what is unusual about william shakespeares death date?
a. he is believed to have died exactly 52 years after he was born.
b. he died on the same day as his mother and his wife, anne.
c. he died on the same day that his last play was published.
d. he died on the same day as king james i.

1.011) ____ what is the origin of the story of romeo and juliet?
a. shakespeare made up the story himself.
b. shakespeare adapted the story from a long narrative poem by arthur brooke.
c. shakespeare hired a friend to develop the plot line for him.
d. shakespeare adapted the story from a love song that was popular during his time.

1.012) ____ which of these phrases from act 1 is an example of a pun?
a. \feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health\ (scene 1, line 175)
b. \part fools, / put up your swords, you know not what you do.\ (scene 1, line 60)
c. \did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight. / for i neer saw true beauty till this night.\ (scene 5, lines 50–51)
d. \you have dancing shoes / with nimble soles, i have a soul of lead. . . .\ (scene 4, lines 14–15)

1.013) ____ which of these begins the action of act 1, scene 1 of romeo and juliet?
a. a party c. a proposal
b. a marriage d. a fight

1.014) ____ how does dramatic irony contribute to the action of act 1, scene 5 of romeo and juliet?
a. at first, romeo and juliet do not know that they have each fallen in love with their enemy, but the audience is aware of this.
b. the audience knows that romeo is a montague, but tybalt does not.
c. the audience knows why romeo does not want to dance, but his friends do not.
d. the audience knows that tybalt has spotted romeo at the party, but capulet does not.

Explanation:

1.010

Shakespeare's death date is April 23, 1616. He was born on April 23, 1564, so he died 52 years after birth. Option B is incorrect (his mother and wife didn't die on the same day), C is incorrect (his last play's publication date isn't his death date), D is incorrect (King James I died later). So A is correct.

The story of Romeo and Juliet was adapted by Shakespeare from Arthur Brooke's long narrative poem "The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet". Option A is wrong (he didn't make it up), C is wrong (he didn't hire a friend), D is wrong (not from a love song). So B is correct.

A pun uses a word with multiple meanings or similar - sounding words for humor. In option D, "soles" (of shoes) and "soul" (of a person) are similar - sounding, creating a pun. Option A is an oxymoron, B is a command, C is a declaration of love. So D is correct.

Answer:

A. He is believed to have died exactly 52 years after he was born.

1.011