Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Overview

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What is the setting of Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet?

Florence

Paris

Verona (correct)

Venice

Which two families have a longstanding rivalry in Romeo and Juliet?

Capulets and Tybalts

Montagues and Macbeths

Capulets and Montagues (correct)

Capulets and Benvolios

Who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet in the play?

Friar Tuck

Friar Lawrence (correct)

Friar Benedict

Friar John

At whose party do Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time?

Capulet's party Signup and view all the answers

How does Shakespeare reveal the tragic ending of Romeo and Juliet in the play?

In the prologue of the play Signup and view all the answers

Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

He is trying to prevent further violence between the families. Signup and view all the answers

In Romeo and Juliet, what does Mercutio's death lead to?

Romeo killing Tybalt. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Juliet seek help from the friar in Romeo and Juliet?

To fake her own death. Signup and view all the answers

How does the forbidden love between Romeo and Juliet affect them socially?

It puts them at odds with society's norms. Signup and view all the answers

What theme does Shakespeare explore through the love and violence in Romeo and Juliet?

Love intertwined with chaos. Signup and view all the answers

What does Romeo shout when he finds Juliet's body?

'Then I defy you, stars!' Signup and view all the answers

Why do Romeo and Juliet fight back against fate with their own free will?

To spend eternity together as they cannot live in peace on earth Signup and view all the answers

What does Juliet exclaim after finding Romeo's body?

'O happy dagger!' Signup and view all the answers

How does Shakespeare use language to demonstrate reality in Romeo and Juliet?

Language can cause hatred and violence based on family names Signup and view all the answers

What does Prince Escalus imply about the families in Romeo and Juliet?

Their hate has brought a punishment upon them Signup and view all the answers

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