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?

    <p>Capulet's party</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In the prologue of the play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

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

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

    <p>Romeo killing Tybalt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To fake her own death.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Love intertwined with chaos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Then I defy you, stars!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What does Juliet exclaim after finding Romeo's body?

    <p>'O happy dagger!'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Language can cause hatred and violence based on family names</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their hate has brought a punishment upon them</p> Signup and view all the answers

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