Romeo
Juliet
William Shakespeare
Quotes
Themes
100
The young protagonists of the story, Romeo and Juliet, belong to feuding families of Verona.
Who are the Montagues and Capulets?
100
Why is Romeo and Juliet a tragedy?
Two lovers could not be together because of the feud between two families ended in their deaths.
100
What was unusual about the date of Shakespeare's death?
He died on 23rd April 1616 the day of his birthdate.
100
A comparison of two things without using "like" or "as"
What is a metaphor?
100
Why is Romeo's love for Juliet and her love for him considered romantic love?
Their intense passion that springs up at first sight at the Capulet's feast.
200
What is the name of Romeo's first love in Scene 1?
Rosaline
200
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
At the Capulet's party
200
The Globe Theater
What is the name of the theater built for Shakespeare's plays?
200
What is the meaning of this quote: O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father and refuse thy name, Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.
Juliet is asking Romeo to forget that he is a Montague and love her as a person and she will do the same.
200
Why did Juliet say this to Romeo? “Or if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet”
Her love for him is greater than family.
300
Why did Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence was hoping that their marriage would bring an end the feud between the two families.
300
What bird, at first, does Juliet claim that Romeo hears the morning after their wedding night?
The nightingale.
300
Young Hamnet died in 1596.
What is the name of Shakespeare's son who died?
300
What comparison did Romeo make in this quote? "It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope's ear"
Romeo is comparing the beauty of Juliet to a jewel that hangs from an Ethiopian women's ear.
300
What is the theme that addresses the conflict between Romeo, Juliet, and their families?
The Individual Versus Society
400
"But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun." 1.What figurative device does Shakespeare use in this quote? 2. To what does Romeo first compare Juliet during the balcony scene?
Shakespeare uses metaphor to compare Juliet to the sun.
400
How does Juliet respond to lady Capulet's request for her to marry Paris?
Juliet says she will consider it.
400
Good friend for Jesus’ sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here: Blest be the man that spares these stones, And curst be he that moves my bones. 1. Where were these words found?
On Shakespeare's tomb stone
400
When did Romeo say "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun"
When Romeo saw Juliet coming out onto the balcony.
400
What is the theme that addresses the tragic outcome of their intense love?
Love as a Cause of Violence
500
What is the outcome of Mercutio's sword fight with Tybalt?
Romeo refuses to fight Tybalt but his friend Mercutio who is now incensed (angry) fights him and dies.
500
Why did Juliet decide to commit suicide?
She was shocked that Romeo was dead and felt that she could not live without him.
500
Good friend for Jesus’ sake forbear, To dig the dust enclosed here: Blest be the man that spares these stones, And curst be he that moves my bones. 2. What do these words mean?
The man (or woman) who leaves my grave undisturbed is blessed. The person who moves his bones will be cursed!
500
Who said this and why did he say it? "These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume."
Friar Lawrence said this to Romeo because he wanted Romeo to think about the problem his marriage will create and it could end in people dying.
500
Who was ultimately responsible for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet? Why? 1.Juliet 5. Capulet 2.Romeo 6. Montague and Capulet 3. Friar Lawrence 7. Tybalt 4. Friar John 8. Mercuctio
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