Romeo and Juliet Key Events

Why does Paris visit Friar Laurence at the beginning of the play?

• To deliver a message from the Prince

• To seek advice on a personal matter

• To discuss his marriage to Juliet

• To confess his sins

What is the purpose of the potion given to Juliet by Friar Laurence?

• To cure her illness

• To make her fall in love with Paris

• To make her appear dead

• To help her escape to Mantua

What does Friar Laurence plan to do after Juliet takes the potion?

• Hide Juliet in his cell

• Send a letter to Romeo

• Inform the Capulets of the plan

• Leave Verona

What does Juliet fear before taking the potion?

• All of the above

• That she will be buried alive

• That Romeo will not come for her

• That it will not work

How does Juliet's family react to her 'death'?

• They decide to bury her without delay

• They blame Romeo for her death

• They mourn her deeply

• They immediately suspect foul play

What does Romeo decide to do after hearing of Juliet's 'death'?

• Return to Verona and confront the Capulets

• Seek revenge on Paris

• Send a letter to Friar Laurence

• Buy poison and die beside Juliet

How does Romeo acquire the poison?

• He steals it from Friar Laurence

• He buys it from an apothecary

• He makes it himself

• He receives it from Paris

Who does Romeo encounter at Juliet's tomb?

• Friar Laurence

• Paris

• The Nurse

• Benvolio

What ultimately happens to Juliet after she awakens?

• She kills herself with Romeo's dagger

• She is discovered by her family

• She is taken to Mantua

• She escapes with Friar Laurence

What is the outcome for the Montague and Capulet families after the tragedy?

• They continue their feud

• They reconcile and end their feud

• They blame Friar Laurence for the deaths

• They decide to leave Verona