Romeo and Juliet Review

1. In the prologue of Romeo and Juliet, the audience learns that which two families are feuding?

• Capulet and the Escalus family
• Montague and the Lawrence family
• Capulet and Montague family

2. In Act I, Scene 1, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the two families?

• a fine on those who participate in the violence
• death to those who participate in the violence
• loss of the participants’ lands and properties
• exile of the participants from Verona

3. Who throws a ball at their home and gives Romeo and Juliet the opportunity to meet?

• Lord Montague
• Lord Capulet
• Friar Lawrence
• Friar John

6. Which statement best describes the theme of the balcony scene?

• Love makes people more willing to change and face obstacles.
• Children should be obedient and not go against their parents' wishes.
• Grudges are easy to overcome, to forgive, and to forget.
• People's fates are set in stone and cannot be changed.

7. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act II, what is the main reason that Friar Lawrence agrees to perform the marriage of Romeo and Juliet?

• He thinks the marriage may end the feud between the Capulets and Montagues.
• He realizes they will never give up their love whether or not they get married.
• He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.
• He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.

8. In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar Lawrence mainly serve?

• an influential relative of the Capulets
• an influential advisor to the Prince
• a brilliant but frustrated botanist
• Romeo’s spiritual advisor

9. Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio intercept while Romeo is missing all night?

• Friar Lawrence
• Lady Capulet
• the Nurse
• Tybalt

10. Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III, Scene i, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.
• Tybalt threatens Benvolio.
• Tybalt kills Mercutio.
• Tybalt is a Capulet.

11. After Tybalt’s death in Act III of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, how does the Prince punish Romeo?

• with banishment
• with a death sentence
• with loss of his noble title
• with imprisonment for life

13. Which of the following situations best illustrates what happens to someone who experiences banishment?

• The person is forgiven for a crime in exchange for providing evidence against more important criminals.
• The person is invited to return home after working in government service in another country.
• The person is ordered to pack his or her belongings and leave the country for good.
• The person is given an award for courageous service to his or her country.