Romeo And Julie Flashcards
What are the names of the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?
The Montagues and the Capulets.
Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of Act 1?
Rosaline.
True or False: Juliet is a Capulet.
True.
What event brings Romeo and Juliet together?
The Capulet’s masquerade ball.
Fill in the blank: Romeo and Juliet first meet at the _______.
Capulet’s party.
Who provides comic relief in the play?
The Nurse.
What is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt?
Romeo is banished from Verona.
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo after he is heartbroken over Rosaline?
To forget Rosaline and look at other women.
Who is Mercutio?
Romeo’s close friend and a relative of Prince Escalus.
What does Juliet’s father, Capulet, initially think about Paris’s proposal to marry Juliet?
He thinks Juliet is too young and suggests waiting.
What is the main theme introduced in Act 1?
The theme of love and conflict.
Who tries to break up the fight in Act 1, Scene 1?
Benvolio.
What does Juliet say about marriage when her mother first mentions Paris?
She has not given it much thought.
What literary device is used in Romeo’s speech about love in Act 1, Scene 5?
Imagery.
How does Juliet react when she discovers Romeo is a Montague?
She is distraught and feels conflicted.
What is the significance of the balcony scene?
It symbolizes the deepening of Romeo and Juliet’s love.
Who provides a warning to Romeo about the dangers of love?
Friar Laurence.
What does the Nurse promise to Juliet in Act 2?
To help her meet Romeo.
What is the main conflict in Act 3?
The consequences of Tybalt’s death and Romeo’s banishment.
True or False: Juliet is willing to marry Paris after Romeo’s banishment.
False.
What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Romeo and Juliet?
To fake Juliet’s death so they can be together.
What is Juliet’s reaction to the news of her arranged marriage to Paris?
She is angry and refuses to marry him.
What does Romeo buy from the apothecary in Act 5?
Poison.
What role does fate play in the story of Romeo and Juliet?
Fate is depicted as a controlling force that leads to their tragic end.
Who tries to maintain peace between the Montagues and Capulets?
Benvolio.
How does Lady Capulet feel about Juliet marrying Paris?
She supports the idea and encourages Juliet to consider him.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘star-crossed lovers’?
It indicates that Romeo and Juliet are doomed by fate.
