romeo and juliet Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
William Shakespeare
What is the setting of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
Verona, Italy
In which act do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
Act 1
What is the name of Romeo’s first love before Juliet?
Rosaline
True or False: Romeo is a Montague.
True
True or False: Juliet is a Capulet.
True
Fill in the blank: The feud between the Montagues and Capulets is primarily based on _____ .
Hatred
What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her?
A rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear
Who provides comic relief in the play?
The Nurse
What event does Romeo attend that leads to his meeting with Juliet?
The Capulet’s masquerade ball
What is the name of the prince who seeks to maintain peace in Verona?
Prince Escalus
What does Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, initially want for her?
To marry Paris
What is the main theme of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
The destructive power of love and fate
Who kills Mercutio?
Tybalt
What is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt?
Romeo is banished from Verona
What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Juliet?
To fake her death using a potion
Fill in the blank: Juliet wakes up from her potion-induced sleep in the _____ .
Tomb
What does Romeo do when he finds Juliet in the tomb?
He drinks poison
What does Juliet do after Romeo dies?
She stabs herself with Romeo’s dagger
How do the Montagues and Capulets react to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
They reconcile and agree to end their feud
Who is the character that serves as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence
What literary device is used in the prologue of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
Sonnet
What is the significance of the phrase ‘star-crossed lovers’?
It suggests that their love is doomed by fate
What does Juliet ask Romeo to do during the balcony scene?
To deny his father and refuse his name
Who is Paris?
A nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet
What role does fate play in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
It drives the tragic events of the story
What does the Nurse advise Juliet to do after Romeo is banished?
To marry Paris
How does Tybalt die?
He is killed by Romeo in a duel
What does Juliet’s mother, Lady Capulet, want for her daughter?
To marry Paris
What is the climax of the play?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
Who tries to break up the fight between the servants in the opening scene?
Benvolio
True or False: Romeo is initially happy about his banishment.
False
What is the tone of the play’s prologue?
Somber and foreboding
What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘These violent delights have violent ends’?
Intense love can lead to intense consequences
What item does Juliet receive from Romeo as a token of love?
A ring
Fill in the blank: The play is categorized as a _____ .
Tragedy
Who is the last character to die in the play?
Juliet
What role does fate play in the ending of the play?
It leads to the tragic deaths of the main characters
What does Romeo say before he drinks the poison?
He expresses his love for Juliet one last time
What does Juliet do to avoid marrying Paris?
She takes a potion to appear dead
Who is the author of the quote, ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’?
Juliet
What are the names of Romeo’s closest friends?
Mercutio and Benvolio
What does the Nurse initially think of Romeo?
She finds him handsome and charming
What is the significance of the balcony scene?
It symbolizes the intimacy and challenges of their love
Who provides the comic relief in the play?
The Nurse and Mercutio
True or False: Juliet is 16 years old.
True
What does Romeo claim is the cause of his sadness at the beginning of the play?
Unrequited love for Rosaline
What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?
To look at other women
What type of literary work is ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
A play
What is the ultimate consequence of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
Who tries to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Romeo?
Mercutio
What does Juliet fear will happen when she takes the potion?
That it is actually poison and she will die
What is the relationship between Romeo and Benvolio?
Cousins and close friends
Who is the character that represents loyalty and friendship?
Benvolio
What does the Nurse suggest Juliet do after Romeo’s banishment?
To marry Paris
What are Romeo’s last words before he dies?
He calls Juliet his ‘true love’ and drinks the poison
What does Juliet use to kill herself?
Romeo’s dagger
What does the Prince say at the end of the play?
He blames the families for the tragedy
Where does the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ take place?
Verona, Italy
What is the main conflict in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
What does Tybalt call Romeo when he first sees him at the Capulet party?
A villain
What does Romeo say when he first sees Juliet?
He calls her a rich jewel
What does Juliet mean when she says, ‘O, swear not by the moon’?
She wants Romeo to swear by something constant
What do Romeo and Juliet’s deaths ultimately symbolize?
The senselessness of their families’ feud
How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death?
She is initially torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family
What role does the Nurse play in Juliet’s life?
She is Juliet’s confidante and caretaker
What is the significance of the character of Mercutio?
He represents the theme of love and friendship contrasted with violence
What does Romeo do after he is banished from Verona?
He hides in Mantua
What is the outcome of the duel between Tybalt and Romeo?
Tybalt is killed
What warning does the Prince give to the Montagues and Capulets?
That further fighting will result in death
What is the purpose of the prologue in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
To introduce the story and foreshadow the tragedy
True or False: The play ends with the Montagues and Capulets reconciling.
True
What does Juliet’s family plan for her after Tybalt’s death?
To marry her to Paris
What does Romeo compare Juliet’s beauty to?
The brightness of a star
What does Juliet fear most about her impending marriage to Paris?
That she will not love him
Who does Romeo kill in revenge for Mercutio’s death?
Tybalt
What does the term ‘star-crossed lovers’ imply about Romeo and Juliet’s relationship?
Their love is doomed from the start
What does Romeo do when he hears of Juliet’s death?
He buys poison to kill himself
What is the final resolution of the play?
The families reconcile after the deaths of their children
What role does fate play in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
It orchestrates the tragic events leading to their demise
How does Juliet’s character evolve throughout the play?
She grows from a naive girl to a determined woman
What does Romeo say about love in the play?
That love is a powerful and often destructive force
What do Romeo and Juliet’s deaths symbolize for their families?
The futility of their feud
How does the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ end?
With the reconciliation of the Montagues and Capulets
What is the significance of the Nurse’s character in the play?
She represents the theme of loyalty and betrayal
What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘I am fortune’s fool’?
He feels that fate has played a cruel joke on him
What is the role of the Friar in the play?
He acts as a mentor and confidant to Romeo and Juliet
Who is the last character to speak in the play?
Prince Escalus
What does Juliet’s willingness to take the potion say about her character?
It shows her bravery and determination to be with Romeo
What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘With love’s light wings did I o’er-perch these walls’?
Love gave him the courage to overcome obstacles
How does the play explore the theme of love versus hate?
It contrasts the passionate love of Romeo and Juliet with the violent hatred of their families
What does the play suggest about the nature of fate?
That it is inescapable and can lead to tragic outcomes
How does Juliet’s relationship with her parents affect her decisions?
It creates conflict and drives her to seek independence
What does the term ‘tragic hero’ mean in the context of Romeo?
A character whose flaws lead to their downfall
What lesson can be learned from ‘Romeo and Juliet’?
The importance of communication and understanding in relationships
