Prologue
Romeo and Juliet begins with a prologue. What is the purpose of the prologue?
The purpose of the prologue is to introduce the characters to the audience.
The purpose of the prologue is to establish the setting to the audience.
The purpose of the prologue is to show the conflict to the audience.
All of the above
All of the above
In Act 1, Scene 5, Romeo and Juliet meet and the lovers' dialogue forms a sonnet. Within this sonnet, there is an extended metaphor. What do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?
Romeo compares himself to a worshiper, while Juliet compares herself to a saint.
Romeo compares himself to a book, while Juliet compares herself to a reader.
Romeo compares himself to a priest, while Juliet compares herself to a prayer.
Romeo compares himself to a statue, while Juliet compares herself to a critic.
Romeo compares himself to a worshiper, while Juliet compares herself to a saint.
What does Romeo wish he could be when he sees Juliet leaning on her hand?
a. A bird in the night
b. A glove upon her hand
c. A star in the sky
d. A messenger of heaven
b. A glove upon her hand
In Act 2, Scene 6, Friar Lawrence speaks to Romeo and expresses concerns about the sudden nuptials. Select one of the following quotes that shows Friar Lawrence’s dread?
“So smile the heavens upon this holy act, / That after-hours with sorrow chide us not!”
“Here comes the lady. O, so light a foot / Will ne’er wear out the everlasting flint.”
“Romeo shall thank thee, daughter, for us both.”
“So smile the heavens upon this holy act, / That after-hours with sorrow chide us not!”
Why was Friar John unable to deliver Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo?
Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because Romeo is a fugitive of the law.
Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because there was no mail on Wednesday.
Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because there was a plague and quarantine.
Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because he read the letter himself.
Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because there was a plague and quarantine.
According to the prologue, what is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Romeo and Juliet takes place in London.
Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona.
4. Romeo and Juliet takes place in Mantua.
Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona.
What does Romeo mean when he says "let lips do what hands do"?
A. He wants permission to work with his hands
B. He wants to hold Juliet's hands
C. He wants permission to kiss Juliet
D. He wants to pray with Juliet
C. He wants permission to kiss Juliet
What does Juliet say about Romeo's name?
a. It sounds beautiful to her ears
b. It is the most important part of him
c. It is only a name and doesn't define who he is
d. It makes him sound more noble
c. It is only a name and doesn't define who he is
Reread the following excerpt from Act 3, Scene 1:
MERCUTIO
No, 'tis not so deep as a well, nor so wide as a church
door; but 'tis enough, 'twill serve. Ask for me tomorrow,
and you shall find me a grave man.
What is the double meaning of “grave” in the last sentence?
Grave refers to death and seriousness.
Grave refers to sadness and loneliness.
Grave refers to intense and selfishness.
Grave refers to death and seriousness.
What does Romeo use to end his life?
poison
What event is foreshadowed in the prologue?
Romeo and Juliet’s marriage.
Romeo and Juliet’s meeting.
Romeo and Juliet’s births.
Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.
True or false: Juliet and Romeo had met prior to the costume party scene.
False
What is Juliet willing to give up for Romeo?
a. Her family name
b. Her wealth
c. Her home
d. Her freedom
a. Her family name
Who was responsible for fatally wounding Mercutio?
Tybalt
What does Juliet use to end her life?
Romeo's dagger
The phrase "star-cross'd lovers" suggests that Romeo and Juliet are:
A. Born under lucky stars
B. Destined for happiness
C. Blessed by the heavens
D. Fated for tragedy
D. Fated for tragedy
What two families are Romeo and Juliet from?
Montague and Capulet
What does Romeo offer to do when Juliet complains about his name?
a. Change his appearance
b. Leave Verona forever
c. Fight her family
d. Give up his name
d. Give up his name
Who was responsible for fatally wounding Tybalt?
Romeo
What is the predominant theme of Romeo and Juliet?
Love is a powerful force that is capable of bringing people together or tearing people apart.
Love is a violent act that people should only enter cautiously.
Love is the solution to all the problems in society.
Love is an act of resistance and should be considered rebellious.
Love is a powerful force that is capable of bringing people together or tearing people apart.
True or false: The author of Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare died on his birthday.
True. He was born on April 23, 1564 and died April 23, 1616
In the movie, what was Juliet's friend dressed up as? (the actor from ant man)
Astronaut
In the scene from the movie, where do Romeo and Juliet end up?
In the pool
What famous line does Mercutio say as he is dying?
A plague a'both your houses.
What lesson do both the Capulet and Montague families learn by the end of the play?
Both families learned that their fighting resulted in the death of their children and pain for the citizens of Verona.
Both families learned that their fighting will never truly end and that the feud will get even worse now.
Both families learned that their fighting was necessary to keep their family names in good standing even if it meant losing their children.
All of the above.
Both families learned that their fighting resulted in the death of their children and pain for the citizens of Verona.