Romeo and Juliet questions. Flashcards

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1
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Who is Romeo in love with at the start of the play?

A

Rosaline.

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2
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Who summons Capulet and Montague to a meeting after the fight?

A

The Prince.

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3
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Why does Tybalt become so angry at the Capulet feast?

A

He learns of Romeo’s intentions towards Juliet and is not happy about it because he has a deep hatred for the Montagues.

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4
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Who finds out Romeo’s true identity for Juliet?

A

The Friar.

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Where does Benvolio think Romeo is hiding after the feast?

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Benvolio thinks Romeo is hiding in his room.

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List two things that Romeo compares Juliet to in Act II Scene 2.

A

The sun and light.

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7
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Who mentions marriage first?

A

Romeo.

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8
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What is Friar Lawrence doing before Romeo’s visit?

A

He is collecting herbs.

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9
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When Romeo visits Friar Lawrence, what is the Friar worried Romeo has done?

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He is worried that he has been too quick and impulsive.

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Who accompanies the Nurse when she takes the message to Romeo in Act II scene 4?

A

Mercutio.

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11
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Who uses the line “these violent delights have violent ends”?

A

The Friar.

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12
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Which character is described as “Good king of Cats”?

A

Mercutio.

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13
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What punishment does Lady Capulet want for Romeo?

A

A severe punishment.

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How does the Nurse confuse Juliet in Act III scene 2?

A

She confuses her by leading her to believe that Romeo is dead.

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What piece of jewellery does Juliet send with the Nurse for Romeo?

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A bracelet.

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16
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Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying in Act III scene 5?

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She thinks that she is crying because she doesn’t want to marry Paris.

17
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Who does Juliet meet at the cell?

A

Paris.

18
Q

Who discovers Juliet’s ‘dead’ body?

A

The Nurse.

19
Q

What was the reason for the disappearance of the Friar’s letter?

A

He was stopped to look after the sick.

20
Q

What other character’s death do we learn of in Act V scene 3?

A

Paris’s death.