Questions and Answers
Who was the first character to die in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Who was killed second in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Who was the third character to die in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
How did Romeo die in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
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What is the cause of Juliet's death in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
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What is the cause of Lady Montague's death in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
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Study Notes
Order of Deaths in Romeo and Juliet
- Mercutio is killed by Tybalt during a street fight, an event that escalates the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
- Tybalt is subsequently killed by Romeo in revenge for Mercutio’s death, marking a turning point in the play.
- Paris, betrothed to Juliet, confronts Romeo at her tomb and is killed by him in a duel.
- Romeo, believing Juliet to be dead, commits suicide by taking poison beside her lifeless body.
- Juliet awakens to find Romeo dead and, in despair, takes her own life with Romeo’s dagger.
- Lady Montague dies off-stage, attributed to grief over Romeo's banishment, emphasizing the tragic consequences of the families' feud.
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Test your knowledge on the tragic deaths in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. This quiz covers key events and the sequence of fatalities in the play that highlight the devastating impact of the Montague-Capulet feud. Can you recall the fateful events leading to the demise of the characters?
