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Romeo and Juliet: Act I Summary

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What is the reason Juliet takes a sleeping draught from Friar Laurence?

To run away from her family
To cure her illness
To avoid marrying Paris (correct)
To prepare for her secret wedding with Romeo

Why is Romeo unable to receive the message about Juliet's plan in time?

He is in the Capulet family monument
He is out of town visiting his relatives
The plague prevents the messenger from leaving Verona (correct)
The messenger dies before reaching him

Why does Romeo buy poison from an Apothecary?

To use it as a disguise in Verona
To cure his broken heart after Juliet's 'death'
To kill himself after he thinks Juliet is dead (correct)
To kill Paris, who was threatening him

What event leads to the families of Romeo and Juliet finally making peace?

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does Romeo die in the story of Romeo and Juliet?

He takes poison after finding Juliet seemingly dead (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Juliet refuse to leave the tomb even after waking up?

She sees Romeo's dead body and decides to stay with him (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do the young men of the Capulet and Montague families fight in Act I?

To defend their families' honor (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Romeo's original intention for attending the party at the Capulet house in Act I?

To see his beloved Rosaline (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do Romeo and Juliet arrange their secret marriage in Act II?

By pretending to seek Friar Laurence for separate confessions (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Romeo intervene in the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt in Act III?

To stop the fighting and prevent further violence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What leads to Romeo's banishment by the Prince in Act III?

Killing Tybalt in revenge for Mercutio's death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates Tybalt to challenge Romeo in Act III?

Romeo's refusal to fight Mercutio (C) Signup and view all the answers

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