Reading Check: Act V Romeo and Juliet

What is the importance of Romeo's soliloquy regarding the dream that he had in Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet?

• It foreshadows tragic events, reveals Romeo's inner turmoil, and sets the tone for the upcoming tragic conclusion.
• It highlights how deep Romeo's love is for Juliet.

• It is symbolic of the loneliness that Romeo is feeling when he is not with Juliet.

• It provides him with a premonition that Juliet is in trouble.

In Act V, Scene i, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?

• The Prince has pardoned Romeo, allowing him to return
• Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the Capulet tomb
• Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua.
• Juliet will definitely marry Paris.

What does Romeo decide to do after hearing about Juliet's death in Act V, Scene i?

• Return to Verona to see Juliet one last time

• Seek revenge on the Capulets

• Flee to Mantua

• Consult Friar Laurence for advice

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In Act V, Scene i, why does Romeo seek out an apothecary?

• He wants an expert to confirm that Juliet is really dead.
• He wants a special medical pass to return to Verona.
• He wants a special potion to revive Juliet.
• He wants to poison himself later.

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Why does the apothecary bend to Romeo’s pressure and agree to break the law?

• The apothecary sympathizes with Romeo’s loss.
• The apothecary works for Romeo’s family.
• The apothecary badly needs the money.
• The apothecary is a career criminal.

What does Romeo mean when he says, "Money is a poison worse for the soul of men than these poor poisons that they are not allowed to sell."

• Tybalt wanted to fight Romeo because the Montagues have more money than the Capulets

• Money and Power is what has caused the feud between the two families

• Romeo knows what it is like to be poor now that he has been banished from Verona

• The Friar has taught Romeo that the soul deserves more than money to live a full life

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In Act V, scene ii, what prevents Friar John from delivering his message to Romeo?

• He is attacked by a group of Capulets during his journey to Mantua.

• He is quarantined in a house believed to be infected with the plague.

• He is not prevented from delivering his message to Romeo.

• He falls off his horse while going to Mantua.

Why is Friar Lawrence upset when he learns that Friar John has not yet been to Mantua?

• He fears that the Prince may punish both him and Friar John
• He fears that Friar John may have been exposed to the plague.
• He's irritated since John has failed before to deliver notes
• He's fearful that failure to reach Romeo may cause disaster

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What is the significance of Romeo's final soliloquy in Act V?

• It highlights his anger towards Juliet

• It reveals his regret for killing Tybalt

• It emphasizes his despair and love for Juliet

• It shows his indifference to life and death

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Which of the following is the character flaw that led to Romeo's death?

• his aggression
• his lack of romanticism

• his impulsiveness 
• his lovelessness

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