Romeo and Juliet Overview

Where does the play "Romeo and Juliet" take place?

• Verona, Italy

• New York, USA

• Paris, France

• Atlanta, Georgia

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Romeo is a..

• Capulet

• Montague

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When Romeo says, "My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with tender kiss," what does he mean?

• He means his lips are two actual blushing pilgrims.

• He wants to soothe that rough touch.

• He is willing to commit "the gentle sin" of kissing her hand to soothe any disrespect.

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Romeo says, “Shall I believe / That unsubstantial Death is amorous, / And that the lean abhorred monster keeps / Thee here in dark to be his paramour?” Fill in the blanks correctly to complete the sentence.

In these lines, Romeo compares death to a ​ ​ (a)   who is in love with ​ (b)   and traps her in the tomb to be his lover.

• monster
• Juliet
• Angel
• Mercutio

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At the very beginning of the play, Tybalt ​ (a)   Romeo's best friend Mercutio.

• kills
• saves
• runs away with
• becomes friends with
• arrests

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At the end of the play, Romeo thinks Juliet is dead so Romeo drinks the poison and kills himself.

• True

• False

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Juliet agrees to marry Paris as soon as possible.

• True

• False

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Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?

• Because he wanted to

• Because Tybalt killed Mercutio

• Because Tybalt lied to him

• Because Tybalt killed Juliet

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Romeo says, "For fear of that, I will stay with thee, / And never from this palace of dim night / Depart again" Why does Romeo say he will stay with Juliet forever?

• He cant imagine living without her

• He doesnt want to be alone

• He wants to protect her from death

• He only loves her

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In this scene, how does the actor that plays Romeo show what he means when he says, "O then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do, / They pray" ?

• He kisses Juliet's lips

• He places his palm against Juliet's palm

• He kisses Juliet's hand

• He smiles at Juliet

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