Act 1 Romeo and Juliet Quiz: Scene 5 Questions and Flashcards

Study Notes

Romeo and Juliet's Story Unfolds

Juliet agrees to consider marrying Paris, but Romeo falls in love with her at a Capulet feast.
Romeo forgets about Rosaline and is smitten with Juliet, but their families are sworn enemies.
Tybalt recognizes Romeo and wants to attack, but Capulet intervenes.
Romeo and Juliet share a kiss, unaware of each other's identities.

The Lovers' Secret Marriage

Romeo learns Juliet's identity and becomes distraught, but Friar Laurence agrees to marry them in secret.
Romeo and Juliet exchange vows of love and marry in secret.
The Nurse helps the couple by procuring a ladder for their wedding night.

Mercutio's Death and Romeo's Banishment

Tybalt challenges Romeo to a duel, but Mercutio takes his place and is killed by Tybalt.
Romeo kills Tybalt in a rage and is banished from Verona by the Prince.
Friar Laurence arranges for Romeo to spend his wedding night with Juliet before leaving for Mantua.

Juliet's Dilemma

Juliet learns of Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment, but remains loyal to her husband.
Her father plans for her to marry Paris in three days, but Juliet is unsure what to do.
The Nurse advises Juliet to marry Paris, but she disregards this advice and turns to Friar Laurence for help.

Friar Laurence's Plan

Friar Laurence concocts a plan to reunite Juliet with Romeo in Mantua.
Juliet must drink a potion to appear dead, then be rescued from the Capulet crypt by Friar Laurence and Romeo.

Description

Test your knowledge of the events that unfold in Act 1 Scene 5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. From the feast at the Capulet's house to Romeo and Juliet falling in love at first sight, see how well you remember this iconic scene.