CHARACTERS
Who are the two main characters in the play?
WHO ARE ROMEO AND JULIET
What is the central theme of love in the play?
WHAT IS ROMANTIC LOVE
What event causes Romeo to first meet Juliet?
THE CAPULET PARTY
Which character says, "O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright!"?
ROMEO
In what year was "Romeo and Juliet" believed to be written?
WHAT IS 1595
What is the name of Romeo's first love before Juliet?
WHO IS ROSALINE
Which theme explores the internal conflict that Juliet endures?
WHAT IS LOVE VS LOYALTY
What is the outcome of the duel between Tybalt and Mercutio?
WHAT IS THEY DIE. Tybalt kills Mercutio, leading to Romeo avenging his death by killing Tybalt.
Who declares, "A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"?
WHO IS JULIET
What writing style is predominantly used in "Romeo and Juliet"?
WHAT IS IAMBIC PENTAMETER
Who is Juliet's cousin?
WHO IS TYBALT
What theme is represented by the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
What plan does Friar Laurence devise to help Juliet?
WHAT IS Friar Laurence gives Juliet a potion to fake her death.
Who says, "His name is Romeo, and a Montague; The only son of your great enemy."
Who is The Nurse
What is the name of the theater where many of Shakespeare's plays were performed?
Which character acts as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?
WHO IS THE NURSE/FRIAR LAWERENCE
What theme involves the concept of choosing what you want, or leaving it up to destiny?
WHAT IS FATE VS. FREE WILL
Who says "Two households, both alike in dignity..."
What is The Chorus
How many acts are in "Romeo and Juliet"?
WHAT IS 5
Who provides comic relief in the play and is known for his bawdy jokes?
WHO IS MERCUTIO
This theme is revealed through characters who act without thinking and let their emotions drive their choice.
IMPULSIVENESS OF YOUTH
Who says, "These violent delights have violent ends"?
Who is Friar Lawerence
What is the significance of the prologue in the play?
It foreshadows the tragic fate of Romeo and Juliet.