Romeo and Juliet Summary

What triggers the feud between the Capulet and Montague families?

A rivalry in trade

A street brawl between their servants (correct)

An arranged marriage gone wrong

A disagreement over land ownership

Who provides assistance to Romeo and Juliet for their secret marriage?

Mercutio

Father Capulet

Friar Laurence (correct)

The Nurse

What event leads to Romeo's banishment from Verona?

The street brawl with the Capulets

His secret marriage to Juliet

The duel with Tybalt (correct)

The killing of Mercutio

What plan does Friar Laurence devise to help Juliet after Romeo's banishment?

She should take a potion to feign death Signup and view all the answers

How does Romeo react upon hearing of Juliet's death?

He buys poison to kill himself Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately leads to the reconciliation of the Montague and Capulet families?

The tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet Signup and view all the answers

What motivates Romeo to attend the Capulet party initially?

To pursue Rosaline Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for Tybalt's challenge to Romeo?

Tybalt wants to defend his family's honor after the party. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does the potion have on Juliet?

It causes her to appear dead for 42 hours. Signup and view all the answers

How does Romeo respond to Paris when they meet at Juliet's tomb?

He challenges him to a duel. Signup and view all the answers

What realization do the Capulets and Montagues come to after the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

Their feud is not worth the pain it caused. Signup and view all the answers

Which character helps to facilitate the secret marriage between Romeo and Juliet?

Friar Laurence Signup and view all the answers

What motivates Juliet to take the potion devised by Friar Laurence?

She believes it will allow her to reunite with Romeo. Signup and view all the answers

What are the circumstances that lead Romeo to kill Tybalt?

Romeo seeks revenge for Mercutio's death. Signup and view all the answers

What fatal misunderstanding contributes to the tragic ending of the play?

The Capulet family hides the truth about Juliet's condition from Romeo. Signup and view all the answers

Which character's actions directly lead to the escalation of conflict during Act 3?

Tybalt, for seeking revenge on Romeo for attending the party. Signup and view all the answers

What role does the setting of the tomb play in the final act of the play?

It serves as a stage for Juliet's awakening and subsequent actions. Signup and view all the answers

How does the outcome of the play reflect the societal impacts of the feud between the families?

It highlights the waste of life and the futility of the feud. Signup and view all the answers