Act I
Act II
Act III
Act IV
Act V
100

In Scene 1, what is the insult that Sampson directs towards Abraham and the rest of the Capulet's?

He bites his thumb at them

This is the modern-day equivalent to flipping someone off

100

Why doesn't the Nurse tell Juliet right away what Romeo said

She claims to be tired and out of breath.

100

What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?

Banishment or exile from Verona

100

What city does Romeo go to once he is exiled from Verona?

Mantua

100

Why does the Apothecary agree to sell Romeo poison?

He is poor and needs the money

300

With whom is Romeo madly in love for the first two scenes of the play?

Rosaline

300

In what area is Friar Lawrence an expert?

Plants and herbs

300

Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?

They are now related through marriage

300

When Juliet and Paris meet at Friar Laurence's cell, how does Juliet respond to Paris' talks of love?

(A) With affection (B) With indifference
(C) With scorn (D) With humility

(B) With indifference

She was very "Meh" about the whole situation. She didn't really care what he had to say because she loved and was already secretly married to Romeo

300

Why does Paris duel Romeo?

He blames her for Juliet's death

600

Who is the fairy that Mercutio says visits Romeo in dreams?

Queen Mab

600

How will Juliet sneak away to Friar Lawrence's cell

By pretending to go to confession

600

Whom does Mercutio curse as he lies dying after a duel?

Both the Capulet's and Montague's

600

What does the Nurse advise Juliet to do after Romeo is exiled?

Pretend like Romeo is dead and marry Paris

600

Why is Friar John unable to deliver Friar Lawrence’s message to Romeo in Mantua?

He is held inside a quarantined house, and is unable to leave.

900

Who is referred to as "a saucy boy" at Capulet's feast?

Tybalt

900

How does Mercutio describe Tybalt?

Skilled but vain/arrogant/cocky

900

How does the Nurse confuse the story of the fight between Tybalt, Mercutio, and Romeo?

She makes it sound like Romeo is dead as well.

900

What does Juliet fear may happen when she drinks the potion?

She will die, wake up alone in the tomb, or it will not work

900

What is the last thing Romeo does before he dies?

Kisses Juliet

1200

What term does the Chorus use to describe the 2 lovers?

Star-crossed

1200

Why does Juliet refuse to describe her love to Romeo before their wedding

Her love is too great to be described/put into words

1200

Who is this character from the film, Romeo + Juliet?

Extra 200 pts for providing the FIRST NAME given by the film

Ted Montague

1200

Whose ghost does Juliet see before drinking the potion?

Tybalt's

1200

How do Capulet and Montague react to the deaths of their children?

They agree to end their feud 

Capulet promises to raise a golden statue of Romeo

Montague agrees to do the same for Juliet