Multiple Choice
What two Kingdoms are fueding?
The Montague and Capulet Kingdoms.
Which character is hot-headed and quick to draw his sword?
Tybalt
Who is the first adult to know that Juliet has caught feelings for Romeo -- a Montague?
The Nurse.
Why was King Capulet so adamant to have Juliet marry Count Paris?
He knew his daughter would be taken care of for the rest of her life.
Who tells Romeo she does not want to marry him because she wants to become a Catholic nun?
Rosaline
Which character marries Romeo and Juliet in secret?
Friar Lawrence.
Why does the Nurse side with Juliet to stay with Romeo, but changes her stance once she sees Juliet and Lady Capulet argue about the marriage to Paris?
Because she is scared that Lady Capulet will find out that she helped Juliet and Romeo get married secretly. She will be put to death.
Did Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight?
Yes because even when they found out they were enemies, their love's strength kept them together.
The Nurse ultimately serves as a?
symbol of fate
Which character is Juliet's father?
Capulet
Can you list five hardships that Romeo and Juliet fought against since the beginning of their romance?
1. sworn enemies because of an ancient feud between the two kingdoms.
2. Capulet's idea to have Juliet marry Count Paris.
3. Having to sneak behind their parents backs to be together.
4. Knowing they are throwing away their royalty if found out.
5. Paris constantly pursuing Juliet.
Why did Shakespeare make Lady Capulet and Juliet not close as mother and daughter should be?
Lady Capulet tells her husband everything, and Juliet would not be with Romeo.
Why doesn't Juliet want to marry The Count Paris?
She is only 13 years old, not interested in marriage nor Paris, and is immature.
Which character tries to keep the peace in Verona?
Benvolio.
What led to Romeo's and Juliet's demise?
The letter from Friar Lawrence to Romeo never reached him in time. Because of this, the two young lovers took their lives.
Which two adults were manipulated by Romeo and Juliet throughout the play?
The Nurse and Friar Lawrence.
Explain why "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" is still popular today and resonates with people over 400 years later from when Shakespeare wrote it.
Because teenagehood is common with people and first puppy love is memorable and relatable.
Which character was the most sneaky, meddling, and manipulative, and actually knew better?
The Nurse.
Why did Romeo choose to climb the wall and enter the Capulet orchard right after the Masquerade ball?
His love for Juliet compelled him to do so.
Name all of the teenagers who were killed in the play and who killed them.
1. Tybalt killed Mercutio.
2. Romeo killed Tybalt.
3. Romeo killed Paris.
4. Romeo kills himself.
5. Juliet kills herself.