Romeo and Juliet: Act 5 Review

What specific news does Balthasar deliver to Romeo in Mantua?

Upon hearing of Juliet's death, Romeo immediately decides to seek counsel from Friar Laurence before taking any action.

According to Romeo's initial dream in Act 5, what pivotal event occurred that revitalized him from death?

Romeo's rash decision-making after learning of Juliet’s death reveals him to be both ______ and decisive.

What unforeseen circumstance prevents Friar John from delivering Friar Laurence's crucial letter to Romeo?

Paris visits Juliet's tomb primarily out of a deep, long-standing love for her that rivals Romeo's.

What motivates Paris to visit Juliet’s tomb?

Romeo tells Balthasar that he is entering the tomb to retrieve a ______ from Juliet's finger.

What does Paris assume is Romeo's intention upon finding him at the Capulet tomb?

Upon arriving at the tomb, Friar Laurence discovers that both Romeo and Juliet are dead.

After failing to obtain poison from Romeo's lips, how does Juliet ultimately end her life?

The death of ______ is primarily attributed to her overwhelming grief over Romeo's banishment.

Who provides the Prince with a comprehensive account of the events that led to the tragic outcomes?

When the Prince declares, 'All are punished,' he means that only the Montagues have suffered significant losses.

What significant resolution occurs between the Montagues and Capulets at the play's conclusion?

Romeo’s decision to take his own life upon hearing of Juliet’s death exemplifies how his actions are driven by ______ rather than reason.

Which character, though not a member of either the Montague or Capulet families, dies as a result of their feud?

Match each character with their family affiliation or role in the play:

Considering Friar Laurence's plan, what was Juliet supposed to do after waking up in the tomb?

Romeo buys the poison from an apothecary because it is legal to sell poison in Mantua.

What does Romeo intend to do with the poison he buys from the apothecary?

After Romeo's death, Friar Laurence attempts to persuade Juliet to leave the tomb and become a ______.

Which character directly witnesses the deaths of both Romeo and Paris?

The Prince declares that Friar Laurence will be executed for his role in the tragedy.

What do Montague and Capulet vow to do in memory of Romeo and Juliet?

The apothecary agrees to sell Romeo poison because he is in dire ______.

Why does Romeo describe the tomb as a 'mouth' in Act 5, Scene 3?

When Juliet awakens, Friar Laurence convinces her to wait in the tomb with Romeo's body until help arrives.

What is the significance of the Prince's final words, 'For never was a story of more woe / Than this of Juliet and her Romeo'?

After realizing Romeo is dead, Juliet initially attempts to kill herself by ______ Romeo.

Associate each deceased character with their cause of death:

Which character's actions can be seen as most responsible for the tragic chain of events in Act 5?

Romeo immediately suspects Friar Laurence's plan has gone wrong when he hears of Juliet's death.

What leads Paris to believe that Romeo hates the Capulet family?

The Prince suggests that the tragic events occurred because the Capulet and Montague families were ______.

What visual evidence confirms Friar Laurence's account of the events to the Prince?

The primary reason Romeo returns to Verona in Act 5 is to visit the apothecary and purchase poison.

Whose grave lies next to Juliet within the Capulet tomb?

While at Juliet's tomb, Romeo drinks the poison and ______.

Which of the following character's death is NOT directly caused by Romeo or Juliet?

What specific piece of news does Balthasar deliver to Romeo in Mantua?

Upon hearing of Juliet's death, Romeo immediately plans to seek counsel from Friar Laurence.

At the beginning of Act 5, Romeo feels unusually ______ due to a vivid dream.

What does Romeo's immediate decision to return to Verona after hearing of Juliet's death reveal about his character?

What prevents Friar John from delivering Friar Laurence's crucial letter to Romeo?

Paris visits Juliet's tomb solely out of respect for the Capulet family.

Explain Paris's feelings for Juliet, considering their impending arranged marriage.

What is Romeo's stated reason for sending Balthasar away from the Capulet tomb?

Paris assumes Romeo is at the Capulet tomb to honor Juliet's memory.

Upon entering the Capulet tomb, Friar Laurence discovers Romeo's ______ body and Juliet awakening.

After Romeo's death, how does Juliet ultimately end her own life?

What causes Lady Montague's death, according to the play?

Balthasar is the primary storyteller who recounts the events to the Prince.

When the Prince says, "All are ______," he means everyone has suffered a loss due to the feud.

What symbolic action occurs between the Montagues and Capulets at the play's conclusion?

How does Romeo's behavior in the final act demonstrate that his actions were guided more by emotion than reason?

Tybalt's death is a direct result of the Montague-Capulet feud and does not impact Romeo's banishment.

Match each character with their relationship to the Montagues or Capulets:

Romeo's dream at the start of Act 5 is best interpreted as:

The fact that Friar John could not deliver the letter highlights the role of ______ in the play's tragic outcome.

Paris is portrayed as deeply concerned about maintaining peace between the Capulets and Montagues rather than his own desires.

Which of the following best describes Romeo's primary motivation for returning to Verona after hearing of Juliet's death?

What reason does Romeo give Balthasar for needing his space at the Capulet tomb?

Romeo is successful in preventing Paris from entering the Capulet tomb.

The apothecary sells Romeo poison because he is in desperate ______ and needs the money.

When Juliet awakens, Friar Laurence tries to convince her to:

In what way does Juliet attempt to get deadly poison after seeing Romeo's dead body?

Lady Capulet dies of grief.

Friar Laurence decides to tell all of the events to the Prince due to feeling:

The feud between the Montagues and the Capulets can be best described by ______.

At the end of the play, the two families did what?

Name one character who died in the play that was neither a Montague nor a Capulet.

Romeo used reason over emotions in the final act.

Match the character with their family.

Romeo's dream at the start of Act 5 is a type of ______.

The letter that Friar John tried to deliver was not delivered because:

Paris was mostly concerned with peace between the two families.

Paris thinks Romeo is at Juliet's tomb to do what to Tybalt's grave?

After Romeo's death, Juliet tries to:

Balthasar's news of Juliet's death prompts Romeo to:

Romeo's initial cheerfulness in Act 5, Scene 1 stems from a premonition of impending doom.

What factor prevents Friar John from delivering Friar Laurence's crucial letter to Romeo?

Paris visits Juliet's tomb to lay ______ and mourn her death.

Match the character with their motivation for being at Juliet's tomb:

Romeo sends Balthasar away from the tomb primarily to:

Paris believes that Romeo is at the tomb to honor Juliet's memory.

Upon entering the tomb, what sight does Friar Laurence encounter, indicating the tragic turn of events?

Juliet ultimately ends her life by using ______ to stab herself.

Match the character with the cause of their death in Act 5:

The person who recounts the unfolding events to the Prince, providing crucial insight is:

The Prince's statement, 'All are punished,' implies that only the Montagues are responsible for the tragedy.

What significant resolution occurs between the Capulets and Montagues at the play's conclusion, symbolizing a triumph over their long-standing animosity?

Romeo's decision-making in the final act is primarily influenced by his ______ rather than reasoned thought.

Match the character with their family affiliation:

Romeo's dream at the beginning of Act 5 is an example of:

Friar John's delay is a minor inconvenience that does not significantly impact the plot.

What specific action does Juliet take to try and obtain poison before using the dagger?

The climax of the play occurs when Romeo and Juliet ______ in the Capulet's tomb.

What is a potential theme from the line:

News from Balthasar?

Romeo's destination?

Romeo's Dream?

Romeo's Character?

Friar John's delay?

Paris visits the tomb to?

Paris's feelings for Juliet?

Romeo's motive for Balthasar?

Paris' Assumption?

Friar's Discovery?

Juliet suicide?

Lady Montague's demise?

Narrator of events?

Prince's final words?

Montague/Capulet resolution?

Romeo's actions?

Family Deaths