How are the images divided within the play?

Romeo has light images, and Juliet has the dark ones.

Juliet has the light images, and Romeo has the dark ones.

Which of the following best describes Juliet's remarks to Paris at Friar Laurence's cell?

She speaks truthfully but is not referring to him.

She says truthful things to him.

She says things that she believes are truthful but really are not.

In Act IV, what is the Friar's main goal, the end result, when he comes up with the plan to help Juliet?

to end the Capulet-Montague feud

to make Capulet change his mind

What does Juliet mean during this verbal exchange between her and Paris? Paris: Thy face is mine, and thou hast sland'red it. Juliet: It may be so, for it is not mine own.

She may be putting on a fake face for Paris; she is not being herself.

She is ugly from crying all night long.

She hopes that when she and Paris marry, he will pay for her to get a face lift.

She wants Paris to dry her tears and make her happy by marrying her.

Before she drinks the potion, Juliet fears all of the following except...

the potion will not work at all.

the potion will actually kill her.

She will wake up early and go insane.

How was Romeo to learn of the Friar's plan?

He was supposed to get a letter.

He was supposed to get a verbal message.

He was supposed to be in Verona visiting family.

from grief at seeing Juliet lying there "dead"

What was the climax of the play?

when Juliet drinks the potion from Father Lawrence

What news does Romeo's servant Balthasar bring to Romeo in Mantua?

that the Friar has a plan, and Romeo should return to Verona immediately

What is Paris's last request?

for the two families to get along at last

Romeo and Juliet are called star-crossed lovers because

it is their fate that they should not be together.

they were destined to die and be cast in the sky as stars.

their paths keep crossing but they never get to meet each other.

What does Lord Montague tell Lord Capulet he will do in honor of Juliet?

put up a picture in his home of the two teenagers

print a public aplogy in the Verona daily newspaper

What is the last line of the play?

"For never was a story of more woe/Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."

"That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet."

"Farewell, parting is such sweet sorrow."

Romeo and Juliet test review

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English

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8th - 9th Grade

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.8.10, RL.7.4

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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' knowledge of Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*, focusing on plot comprehension, character analysis, literary devices, and historical context. Designed for grades 8-9, the assessment requires students to demonstrate mastery of complex dramatic literature through detailed recall of events, understanding of character motivations and relationships, and recognition of literary elements such as foreshadowing, imagery patterns, and iambic pentameter. Students must understand the feuding families' dynamics, track the progression of the tragic love story from the prologue through the tomb scene, and analyze how Shakespeare uses poetic language and dramatic irony to develop themes. The questions demand knowledge of specific quotes, character actions, and the cause-and-effect relationships that drive the plot toward its inevitable tragic conclusion, requiring students to engage with both literal comprehension and deeper literary analysis. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet* in grades 8-9. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit review before a summative test, homework to reinforce reading assignments, or formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key plot points and literary concepts. Teachers can use this quiz to identify areas where students need additional support with character relationships, thematic understanding, or Shakespeare's language and poetic techniques. The variety of question formats, from specific quote attribution to broader literary analysis, allows educators to assess different levels of comprehension and critical thinking. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, RL.8.2, RL.8.3, and RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.3, requiring students to cite textual evidence, determine themes, and analyze character development in complex literary works.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the Prologue, the _______ is the "character" who gives us the background of the play.

chorus

Romeo

Juliet

Romeo and Juliet together

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

WHO SAID IT:
"If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"?

Juliet

Montague

Capulet

Prince Escalus

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

At the beginning of Act II, where does Romeo go?

Friar's cell

Juliet's garden

Benvolio's house

Capulet's feast

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who said "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo"?

Nurse

Lady Capulet

Lady Montague

Juliet

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the famous "balcony" scene, when Juliet says "Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo?", what is she asking?

Where is Romeo?

Where is the night?

Why don't you like art, Romeo?

Why are you a Montague?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Romeo hate his own name?

Because his "name" is Juliet's enemy

Because Romeo is not a cool name

Because he was teased by Benvolio and Mercutio when they were younger

Because he thinks Tybalt is a better name

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of Romeo's spiritual advisor?

Friar Tuck

Friar Laurence

the French Friar

Mercutio

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

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Romeo and Juliet test review

50 questions

In the Prologue, the _______ is the "character" who gives us the background of the play.

WHO SAID IT:
"If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"?

At the beginning of Act II, where does Romeo go?

Who said "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo"?

In the famous "balcony" scene, when Juliet says "Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo?", what is she asking?

Why does Romeo hate his own name?

What is the name of Romeo's spiritual advisor?

Who challenged Romeo in a letter?

Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage, but is assisting with it?

In the play, who speaks in iambic pentameter?

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50 questions

In the Prologue, the _______ is the "character" who gives us the background of the play.

WHO SAID IT: "If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"?

At the beginning of Act II, where does Romeo go?

Who said "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo"?

In the famous "balcony" scene, when Juliet says "Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thou Romeo?", what is she asking?

Why does Romeo hate his own name?

What is the name of Romeo's spiritual advisor?

Who challenged Romeo in a letter?

Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of the marriage, but is assisting with it?

In the play, who speaks in iambic pentameter?

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