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Who kills Mercutio in a duel?
Which character helps arrange Romeo's return to Verona?
Who is Romeo's original love interest at the beginning of the play?
What is the primary role of Juliet's Nurse in Romeo and Juliet?
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At the beginning of the play, who is Juliet betrothed to by her parents?
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In which scene does Romeo avenge Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt?
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Which character helps Juliet fake her death to escape marrying Paris?
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Why does Juliet's family place her in their vault?
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Which character kills Paris in the play?
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What is the main reason Romeo takes poison at the end of the play?
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In Romeo and Juliet, what event leads to both Romeo and Juliet's tragic deaths?
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Which term best describes the relationship between Romeo and Juliet's families in the play?
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What was the original title of Romeo and Juliet?
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Where does the story of Romeo and Juliet take place?
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When did Shakespeare likely write the first edition of Romeo and Juliet?
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Study Notes
Romeo and Juliet Study Notes
Duel and Death
- Tybalt kills Mercutio in a duel.
- Romeo avenges Mercutio's death by killing Tybalt in Act 3, Scene 1.
Characters and Relationships
- Romeo's original love interest at the beginning of the play is Rosaline.
- The Friar helps arrange Romeo's return to Verona.
- Juliet's Nurse helps Juliet fake her death to escape marrying Paris.
Juliet's Family and Marriage
- Juliet is betrothed to Paris by her parents at the beginning of the play.
- Juliet's family places her in their vault, hoping she will recover from her fake death and agree to marry Paris.
Tragic End
- Romeo kills Paris in the play.
- Romeo takes poison at the end of the play because he believes Juliet is dead.
- Juliet's fake death leads to both Romeo and Juliet's tragic deaths.
Play Context
- The main conflict between Romeo and Juliet's families is a long-standing feud.
- The original title of Romeo and Juliet is unknown, as it is not specified in the play's early editions.
- The story of Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona, Italy.
- Shakespeare likely wrote the first edition of Romeo and Juliet between 1591 and 1595.
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Test your knowledge on the tragic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet in William Shakespeare's famous play. Explore themes of love, conflict, and fate as you recall key events and characters.
