12 Questions
What is the reason Juliet takes a sleeping draught from Friar Laurence?
To avoid marrying Paris
Why is Romeo unable to receive the message about Juliet's plan in time?
The plague prevents the messenger from leaving Verona
Why does Romeo buy poison from an Apothecary?
To kill himself after he thinks Juliet is dead
What event leads to the families of Romeo and Juliet finally making peace?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
How does Romeo die in the story of Romeo and Juliet?
He takes poison after finding Juliet seemingly dead
Why does Juliet refuse to leave the tomb even after waking up?
She sees Romeo's dead body and decides to stay with him
Why do the young men of the Capulet and Montague families fight in Act I?
To defend their families' honor
What is Romeo's original intention for attending the party at the Capulet house in Act I?
To see his beloved Rosaline
How do Romeo and Juliet arrange their secret marriage in Act II?
By pretending to seek Friar Laurence for separate confessions
Why does Romeo intervene in the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt in Act III?
To stop the fighting and prevent further violence
What leads to Romeo's banishment by the Prince in Act III?
Killing Tybalt in revenge for Mercutio's death
What motivates Tybalt to challenge Romeo in Act III?
Romeo's refusal to fight Mercutio
Test your knowledge of Act I of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' with this quiz. Explore the key events, characters, and themes presented in the initial act of the famous tragedy.
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