Exploring Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet

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

• Juliet should run away to Mantua.

• Juliet should confront her parents about Romeo.

• Juliet should take a potion to feign death.

• Juliet should marry Paris immediately.

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

• Juliet plans a grand wedding with 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 eagerly accepts the idea of marrying Paris.

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

• The potion allows Juliet to escape to another city.

• The potion grants Juliet eternal life.

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

• The potion makes Juliet fall in love with Paris.

How does Capulet's attitude change towards Juliet in Act 4?

• Capulet becomes angry and threatening towards Juliet when she refuses to marry Paris.

• Capulet supports Juliet's decision to refuse Paris.

• Capulet encourages Juliet to elope with Romeo.

• Capulet is indifferent to Juliet's feelings about the marriage.

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

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

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

• The potion grants Juliet eternal life and happiness.

• Juliet's action results in a peaceful resolution between the families.

How does Act 4 contribute to the theme of fate in the play?

• Act 4 illustrates that fate is irrelevant to the characters' actions.

• Act 4 reveals the characters' complete control over their futures.

• Act 4 emphasizes the theme of fate by showing how characters are trapped by their destinies, as foretold by prophecies.

• The events in Act 4 suggest that fate can be easily changed by personal choices.

What role does the Nurse play in Act 4?

• The Nurse takes on the role of Juliet's enemy, opposing her choices.

• The Nurse acts as a confidante and provides comic relief, supporting Juliet's decisions.

• The Nurse is a silent observer, offering no support.

• The Nurse serves as a villain, plotting against Juliet.

How does Romeo's situation change by the end of Act 4?

• Romeo decides to marry another woman after Juliet's death.

• Romeo becomes despondent and resolves to die after believing Juliet is dead.

• Romeo becomes a leader in Verona and seeks revenge.

• Romeo finds Juliet alive and they escape together.

What is the emotional tone of Act 4, and how is it conveyed?

• The emotional tone of Act 4 is one of despair and tension.

• The emotional tone of Act 4 is one of confusion and humor.

• The emotional tone of Act 4 is one of joy and celebration.

• The emotional tone of Act 4 is one of indifference and apathy.

How does Shakespeare use dramatic irony in Act 4?

• The audience is unaware of Juliet's fate while the characters discuss her death.

• The characters know Juliet is alive while the audience believes she is dead.

• Shakespeare uses dramatic irony by having Romeo and Juliet meet in secret without any consequences.

• Shakespeare uses dramatic irony in Act 4 by having the audience know Juliet is alive while the characters believe she is dead.