Romeo & Juliet 1
How does Mercutio show his love for his friend Romeo?
What is--fighting Tybalt on Romeo's behalf?
Mercutio ultimately shows his love for Romeo by fighting Tybalt in his honour. He dies during the fight.
Why does Capulet bring Juliet's wedding to Paris forward?
What is--To ease her grief for Tybalt?
Capulet brings the wedding forward to ease Juliet's grief. He doesn't know that she's already married to Romeo.
The theme of duality in this play is evident in the pairs of characters. Who can be seen as the CHARACTER FOIL of Tybalt in this play?
What is Benvolio?
Benvolio is Tybalt's opposite. He stops fights that Tybalt starts. His name means 'good'.
What is the name of Xiomara's best friend?
For what reason had the whole neighborhood feared a certain outcome upon the announcement of Mami's pregnancy?
What is--Mami's and Papi's advanced ages?
After they spend a secret night together, where does Juliet think she sees Romeo?
What is--In the bottom of a tomb?
Juliet says 'methinks I see thee...as one dead in the bottom of a tomb.' Ironically this will be their fate.
How does Shakespeare use language to show Romeo's confusion about his love for Rosaline?
What is--by using oxymorons?
The oxymorons in Romeo's speech about his love for Rosaline show his confusion.
“Death is my son-in-law, Death is my heir; My daughter he hath wedded,” is an example of:
What is-- personification.
Before her marriage, what other profession was Mami considering?
What is--a nun?
Whom does Xiomara name as the only male she will "ever love" (97)?
What is--Xavier (Twin)?
What is the tragic flaw that many characters posses and could potentially get in the way of Friar Laurence's plan?
A. Impulsivity
B. Humility
C. Greed
D. Envy
What is--impulsivity?
How is language used to present Romeo and Juliet's love as equal and shared?
What is--they share rhyming couplets?
Romeo and Juliet share rhyming couplets. When they first meet, their speech uses the structure of a sonnet (love poem).
“Love goes toward love as schoolboys from their books…” is an example of:
What is--simile?
Xiomara states that Xavier is always looking at what two objects so often that he barely knows she is there "at all" (100)?
(a) A television screen or his phone.
(b) A video game or a magazine.
(c) A video game or a novel.
(d) A comic book or a computer screen.
What is--A comic book or a computer screen?
Father Sean states that he had "wanted to be" (152) what throughout most of his life?
What is--a boxer?
As Juliet encounters more conflicts and problems, how does her character change?
What is--She becomes more self-confident and pushes away her elders so that she can run away and be with Romeo.
What term does the chorus use in the prologue to describe Romeo and Juliet and their fate?
What is--star-crossed lovers?
What is the literary device used when Juliet is alone in her chamber delivering the speech prior to taking the potion?
What is--soliloquy?
Father Sean originally comes from what country?
What is--Jamaica?
Xiomara says that what item has always taken "up more room than" (5) her voice?
(a) Her attitude.
(b) Her religion.
(c) Her body.
(d) Her ego.
What is--her body?
Explain the plot structure of the Romeo and Juliet play by Shakespeare.
Exposition- Verona, Italy; Romeo and Juliet are protagonists who are star-crossed lover (destined to die); 1500s.
Rising Action- Romeo and Juliet meet, fall in love, and marry each other in secret even though they are enemies.
Climax- Tybalt kills Mercutio and Romeo kills Tybalt. Romeo is exiled to Mantua.
Falling Action- Juliet fakes her death so she can be with Romeo. He does not get the news that her death is not real.
Resolution- Romeo drinks poison to grieve Juliet's death. Juliet stabs herself in the chest when she realizes Romeo is dead beside her.
What does Paris say is wrong with Juliet when he sees her after Tybalt has been killed?
What is--Her face has been abused with tears?
“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man,” is an example of:
What is-- pun?
Xiomara says that Xavier has no "twin" (100). What does she mean by that?
For what transgression does Xiomara break up with Aman?
What is--Aman does not defend her when he sees her being harassed by boys in the hallway.