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romeo and juliet Flashcards

1
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Who is the author of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

A

William Shakespeare

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What is the setting of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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Verona, Italy

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In which act do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

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Act 1

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What is the name of Romeo’s first love before Juliet?

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Rosaline

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True or False: Romeo is a Montague.

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True

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True or False: Juliet is a Capulet.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The feud between the Montagues and Capulets is primarily based on _____ .

A

Hatred

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8
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What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her?

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A rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear

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9
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Who provides comic relief in the play?

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The Nurse

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10
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What event does Romeo attend that leads to his meeting with Juliet?

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The Capulet’s masquerade ball

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What is the name of the prince who seeks to maintain peace in Verona?

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Prince Escalus

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What does Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, initially want for her?

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To marry Paris

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13
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What is the main theme of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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The destructive power of love and fate

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Who kills Mercutio?

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Tybalt

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15
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What is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt?

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Romeo is banished from Verona

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What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Juliet?

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To fake her death using a potion

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17
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Fill in the blank: Juliet wakes up from her potion-induced sleep in the _____ .

A

Tomb

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18
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What does Romeo do when he finds Juliet in the tomb?

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He drinks poison

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19
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What does Juliet do after Romeo dies?

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She stabs herself with Romeo’s dagger

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How do the Montagues and Capulets react to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

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They reconcile and agree to end their feud

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21
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Who is the character that serves as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?

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Friar Laurence

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22
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What literary device is used in the prologue of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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Sonnet

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23
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What is the significance of the phrase ‘star-crossed lovers’?

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It suggests that their love is doomed by fate

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24
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What does Juliet ask Romeo to do during the balcony scene?

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To deny his father and refuse his name

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25
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Who is Paris?

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A nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet

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26
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What role does fate play in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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It drives the tragic events of the story

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27
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What does the Nurse advise Juliet to do after Romeo is banished?

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To marry Paris

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28
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How does Tybalt die?

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He is killed by Romeo in a duel

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29
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What does Juliet’s mother, Lady Capulet, want for her daughter?

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To marry Paris

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30
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What is the climax of the play?

A

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet

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31
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Who tries to break up the fight between the servants in the opening scene?

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Benvolio

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32
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True or False: Romeo is initially happy about his banishment.

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False

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33
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What is the tone of the play’s prologue?

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Somber and foreboding

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34
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What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘These violent delights have violent ends’?

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Intense love can lead to intense consequences

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35
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What item does Juliet receive from Romeo as a token of love?

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A ring

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36
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Fill in the blank: The play is categorized as a _____ .

A

Tragedy

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37
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Who is the last character to die in the play?

A

Juliet

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38
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What role does fate play in the ending of the play?

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It leads to the tragic deaths of the main characters

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39
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What does Romeo say before he drinks the poison?

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He expresses his love for Juliet one last time

40
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What does Juliet do to avoid marrying Paris?

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She takes a potion to appear dead

41
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Who is the author of the quote, ‘A rose by any other name would smell as sweet’?

A

Juliet

42
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What are the names of Romeo’s closest friends?

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Mercutio and Benvolio

43
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What does the Nurse initially think of Romeo?

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She finds him handsome and charming

44
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What is the significance of the balcony scene?

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It symbolizes the intimacy and challenges of their love

45
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Who provides the comic relief in the play?

A

The Nurse and Mercutio

46
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True or False: Juliet is 16 years old.

A

True

47
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What does Romeo claim is the cause of his sadness at the beginning of the play?

A

Unrequited love for Rosaline

48
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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?

A

To look at other women

49
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What type of literary work is ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

A

A play

50
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What is the ultimate consequence of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?

A

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet

51
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Who tries to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Romeo?

A

Mercutio

52
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What does Juliet fear will happen when she takes the potion?

A

That it is actually poison and she will die

53
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What is the relationship between Romeo and Benvolio?

A

Cousins and close friends

54
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Who is the character that represents loyalty and friendship?

A

Benvolio

55
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What does the Nurse suggest Juliet do after Romeo’s banishment?

A

To marry Paris

56
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What are Romeo’s last words before he dies?

A

He calls Juliet his ‘true love’ and drinks the poison

57
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What does Juliet use to kill herself?

A

Romeo’s dagger

58
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What does the Prince say at the end of the play?

A

He blames the families for the tragedy

59
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Where does the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ take place?

A

Verona, Italy

60
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What is the main conflict in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

A

The feud between the Montagues and Capulets

61
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What does Tybalt call Romeo when he first sees him at the Capulet party?

A

A villain

62
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What does Romeo say when he first sees Juliet?

A

He calls her a rich jewel

63
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What does Juliet mean when she says, ‘O, swear not by the moon’?

A

She wants Romeo to swear by something constant

64
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What do Romeo and Juliet’s deaths ultimately symbolize?

A

The senselessness of their families’ feud

65
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How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt’s death?

A

She is initially torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family

66
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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet’s life?

A

She is Juliet’s confidante and caretaker

67
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What is the significance of the character of Mercutio?

A

He represents the theme of love and friendship contrasted with violence

68
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What does Romeo do after he is banished from Verona?

A

He hides in Mantua

69
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What is the outcome of the duel between Tybalt and Romeo?

A

Tybalt is killed

70
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What warning does the Prince give to the Montagues and Capulets?

A

That further fighting will result in death

71
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What is the purpose of the prologue in ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

A

To introduce the story and foreshadow the tragedy

72
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True or False: The play ends with the Montagues and Capulets reconciling.

A

True

73
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What does Juliet’s family plan for her after Tybalt’s death?

A

To marry her to Paris

74
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What does Romeo compare Juliet’s beauty to?

A

The brightness of a star

75
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What does Juliet fear most about her impending marriage to Paris?

A

That she will not love him

76
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Who does Romeo kill in revenge for Mercutio’s death?

A

Tybalt

77
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What does the term ‘star-crossed lovers’ imply about Romeo and Juliet’s relationship?

A

Their love is doomed from the start

78
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What does Romeo do when he hears of Juliet’s death?

A

He buys poison to kill himself

79
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What is the final resolution of the play?

A

The families reconcile after the deaths of their children

80
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What role does fate play in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

A

It orchestrates the tragic events leading to their demise

81
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How does Juliet’s character evolve throughout the play?

A

She grows from a naive girl to a determined woman

82
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What does Romeo say about love in the play?

A

That love is a powerful and often destructive force

83
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What do Romeo and Juliet’s deaths symbolize for their families?

A

The futility of their feud

84
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How does the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ end?

A

With the reconciliation of the Montagues and Capulets

85
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What is the significance of the Nurse’s character in the play?

A

She represents the theme of loyalty and betrayal

86
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What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘I am fortune’s fool’?

A

He feels that fate has played a cruel joke on him

87
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What is the role of the Friar in the play?

A

He acts as a mentor and confidant to Romeo and Juliet

88
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Who is the last character to speak in the play?

A

Prince Escalus

89
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What does Juliet’s willingness to take the potion say about her character?

A

It shows her bravery and determination to be with Romeo

90
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What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘With love’s light wings did I o’er-perch these walls’?

A

Love gave him the courage to overcome obstacles

91
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How does the play explore the theme of love versus hate?

A

It contrasts the passionate love of Romeo and Juliet with the violent hatred of their families

92
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What does the play suggest about the nature of fate?

A

That it is inescapable and can lead to tragic outcomes

93
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How does Juliet’s relationship with her parents affect her decisions?

A

It creates conflict and drives her to seek independence

94
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What does the term ‘tragic hero’ mean in the context of Romeo?

A

A character whose flaws lead to their downfall

95
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What lesson can be learned from ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

A

The importance of communication and understanding in relationships

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