Exploring Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet

What plan does Friar Laurence propose to Juliet in Act 4?

• Juliet should confront her parents about Romeo.

• Juliet should take a potion to feign death.

• Juliet should marry Paris immediately.

• Juliet should run away to Mantua.

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How does Juliet react to the idea of marrying Paris in Act 4?

• Juliet eagerly accepts the idea of marrying Paris.

• Juliet is indifferent and shows no strong feelings about Paris.

• Juliet reacts with strong resistance and despair to the idea of marrying Paris.

• Juliet plans a grand wedding with Paris.

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What is the significance of the potion that Friar Laurence gives to Juliet?

• The potion allows Juliet to speak with the dead.

• The potion makes Juliet fall in love with Paris.

• The potion grants Juliet eternal life.

• The potion allows Juliet to avoid marrying Paris and to be with Romeo.

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How does Lord Capulet respond to Juliet's refusal to marry Paris?

• Lord Capulet agrees to Juliet's wishes and supports her decision.

• Lord Capulet expresses indifference and walks away from the conversation.

• Lord Capulet responds with anger and threatens to disown Juliet.

• Lord Capulet encourages Juliet to take her time in making a choice.

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What are the consequences of Juliet's decision to take the potion?

• Juliet's decision leads to a successful reunion with Romeo.

• The potion grants Juliet eternal life and happiness.

• Juliet's choice results in a peaceful resolution with her family.

• Juliet's decision to take the potion leads to tragic miscommunication and the deaths of both her and Romeo.

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How does Act 4 illustrate the theme of fate in the play?

• Act 4 illustrates the theme of fate by showing how characters' attempts to change their destinies ultimately lead to their downfall, emphasizing the inevitability of fate.

• Act 4 shows characters successfully altering their fates, highlighting the power of choice.

• The theme of fate is ignored in Act 4, focusing instead on the characters' relationships.

• Act 4 presents fate as a random occurrence, with no connection to the characters' actions.

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What role does the Nurse play in Act 4, and how does her attitude change?

• The Nurse remains neutral and does not take sides.

• The Nurse supports Juliet but later advises her to marry Paris, reflecting a shift from loyalty to practicality.

• The Nurse encourages Juliet to defy her parents' wishes.

• The Nurse insists that Juliet should run away with Romeo.

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What is the setting of Act 4, and how does it contribute to the mood of the scene?

• The setting of Act 4 is bright and cheerful, creating a lighthearted mood.

• The setting of Act 4 is a bustling marketplace, contributing to a lively atmosphere.

• The setting of Act 4 is typically dark and foreboding, contributing to a tense and ominous mood.

• The setting of Act 4 is a serene garden, promoting a peaceful and calm ambiance.

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How does the relationship between Juliet and her parents evolve in Act 4?

• Juliet's relationship with her parents evolves from one of obedience to conflict and isolation.

• Juliet's parents encourage her to pursue her own desires without conflict.

• Juliet's relationship with her parents remains unchanged throughout Act 4.

• Juliet's parents become more supportive and understanding.

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What dramatic irony is present in Act 4, particularly regarding Juliet's plan?

• Juliet's plan is known to everyone, including Romeo.

• Romeo is aware of Juliet's fake death and plans accordingly.

• The audience believes Juliet's plan will succeed without any issues.

• The dramatic irony is that the audience knows Juliet is not really dead, but Romeo does not.

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