Characters
Who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Lawrence
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
The Capulet party (ball)
This thematic idea explores decisions made without thinking.
Rushed decisions / Impulsivity
"O Romeo, O Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo?" was said by whom?
Juliet
A long speech spoken by one character is called a...
Monologue
Who is Romeo's bestie who dies after fighting Tybalt?
Mercutio
What event causes Romeo to be banished?
Killing Tybalt
This thematic idea shows how families hate each other.
Love vs. Hate
"These violent delights have violent ends" is said by whom?
Friar Lawrence
A conversation between two characters is called a...
Dialogue
Who is Juliet's closest confidante?
The Nurse
What plan does Juliet use to avoid marrying Paris?
She takes a sleeping potion.
This thematic idea suggests events are controlled by destiny.
Fate vs. Free will
"Thus with a kiss I die" was said by whom?
Romeo
Conflict between two families is called a...
Feud
Who challenges Romeo to duel after the Capulet party?
Tybalt
Why does Friar Lawrence's message not reach Romeo?
The messenger is delayed/quarantined due to suspicion of plague
This thematic idea shows how love can cause both joy and destruction.
Love vs. hate
"Parting is such a sweet sorrow" is said by whom?
Juliet
A humorous side character that provides relief from tension is called...
Comic relief
Who is Juliet arranged to be married to?
Paris
What misunderstanding leads Romeo to kill himself?
He believes Juliet is truly dead.
This thematic idea suggests small choices can lead to tragic outcomes.
Fate vs. Free will
"A plague o' both your houses!" is said by whom?
Mercutio
The highest social class in Verona is called the...
Nobility / aristocracy