Character Traits/Behaviors
Which detail about Friar Lawrence, revealed earlier in the play, takes on new, important meaning in Act 4?
He is an expert on the medicinal uses of plants.
How many characters die in total by the end of the story?
6 - Mercutio, Tybalt, Paris, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Montague
In Act 4 of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what is the true reason Friar Lawrence does not encourage Paris in his plan to marry Juliet?
Juliet is already married to Romeo.
Explain the meaning of Romeo's quote "Then I defy you stars!"
After hearing of Juliet's death, Romeo blames the stars (fate) for this terrible event and declares that he will rebel against fate because of it.
What time period was The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet written?
15th-16th century
How does Juliet act when she returns home from her visit to Friar Lawrence in Act 4, scene 2?
She acts apologetic.
How does Juliet die?
She stabs herself with Romeo's dagger.
In Act 5, scene 1, why does Romeo seek out an apothecary?
He wants to poison himself later.
In this passage from Act 4, scene 3, what fear is Juliet expressing?
What if it be a poison which the friar
Subtly hath minist'red to have me dead,
Lest in this marriage he should be dishonored
Because he married me before to Romeo?
Friar Lawrence has intentionally given her a poison that will kill her.
Who broke Romeo's heart at the beginning of the play?
Rosaline
Which best describes Romeo's attitude toward Tybalt and Paris as he enters the Capulets' tomb in Act 5, scene 3?
He desires to make amends for the wrongs he has done to them both.
How does Romeo die?
He drinks poison that he purchased from an apothecary.
In Act 5, scene 2, why is Friar Lawrence upset when he learns that Friar John has not yet been to Mantua?
He is fearful that failure of his message to reach Romeo may result in disaster.
In Act 4, scene 3, Juliet delivers a speech as she prepares to drink the potion. On what subject does she dwell in this speech?
her fear of what may happen when she awakens in the tomb
What is dramatic irony?
When the reader or audience knows more about the story than the characters
At the beginning of Act 4, scene i, Paris reports to Friar Lawrence that Juliet is weeping. What is the true cause of her sadness?
Juliet loves Romeo and does not want to marry Paris.
Which of the following most accurately describes what the nurse discovers on the morning of the wedding in Act 4, scene 5?
Juliet's body in a death-like trance
In Act 5, scene 3, what motivates Paris to visit the churchyard at night?
his grief over Juliet's death
Which of the following best describes the situation as Romeo speaks these lines in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene iii?
Death, that hath sucked the honey of thy breath,
Hath had no power yet upon thy beauty.
Thou art not conquered. Beauty’s ensign yet
Is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks,
And death’s pale flag is not advancèd there.
Romeo believes Juliet is dead but notes she is as beautiful as when alive.
What historical event prevents Friar Lawrence's letter from reaching Romeo, ultimately leading to his death?
The Black Plague
In Act 4, scene 2, what decision does Capulet make after Juliet seems to agree to the wedding with Paris?
to hold the wedding the next day
According to Montague in Act 5, scene 3, what is the cause of Lady Montague's death?
grief over Romeo's banishment
In Act 5, why does the apothecary bend to Romeo's pressure and agree to break the law?
The apothecary badly needs the money.
Read the following lines spoken by the Prince in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act V, Scene iii.
See what a scourge is laid upon your hate,
That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love.
And I, for winking at your discords too,
Have lost a brace of kinsmen. All are punished.
Which of the following themes is most clearly suggested by the Prince’s words?
Feuds and vengeance bring tragedy.
Which character did Ms. Chappell play in her high school performance of Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Lawrence