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In which Italian city is Shakespeare’s tragedy Romeo and Juliet set?

Florence
Venice
Verona
Palermo

Fact: Romeo and Juliet unfolds in the northern Italian city of Verona, where the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets frames the doomed romance at the heart of the drama. Shakespeare never visited Italy, yet his remarkably vivid setting proved so persuasive and enduring that Verona eventually embraced the legend as part of its identity. Today, visitors can see sites associated with the story, including the famous balcony and courtyard linked to Juliet, now pilgrimage spots for romantics, students, and theater fans from around the world.

Correct Answer: Verona

Germany is closest in size to which U.S. state?

Texas
Montana
Alaska
Ohio

Fact: Germany covers an area of approximately 137,988 square miles. The closest state to the size of Germany is Montana (147,040 square miles), making Montana only 6% larger than Germany. There is however a huge difference in the population between Germany and Montana. Germany has a populaton of around 83 million people while the state of Montana has a meager 1 million people. Germany would rank 4th in area among U.S. states right between Montana and New Mexico, while Texas is almost exactly double the size of Germany.

Correct Answer: Montana