Exploring the Tragic Conclusion of Romeo and Juliet

Paris visits Juliet's tomb to mourn, but hides when Romeo arrives. Romeo, exiled for killing Tybalt, plans to retrieve a ring from Juliet's body. Paris confronts Romeo, leading to a fight where Paris is killed. Romeo, believing Juliet is dead, drinks poison and dies. Juliet awakens, finds Romeo dead, and kills herself with his dagger. The families, shocked by the tragedy, reconcile and decide to honor Romeo and Juliet with golden statues.

What does Paris do when he senses someone approaching Juliet's tomb?

• He calls for the guards.

• He leaves the tomb.

• He hides to see who it is.

• He confronts the intruder immediately.

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What reason does Romeo give Balthasar for being at Juliet's tomb?

• To meet Friar Lawrence.

• To ensure Juliet is truly dead.

• To retrieve a valuable ring.

• To mourn Juliet's death.

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What does Balthasar do while Romeo is in the tomb?

• He falls asleep.

• He calls for help.

• He leaves the scene.

• He tries to stop Romeo.

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What does Paris mistakenly believe about Romeo's intentions?

• That he came to disrespect Juliet.

• That he came to rob the tomb.

• That he came to help him with the burial.

• That he came to mourn Juliet.

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How does Romeo die?

• He dies in a duel.

• He drinks poison.

• He is arrested and executed.

• He is killed by Paris.

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What does Friar Lawrence do when he finds the tomb with dead bodies?

• He runs away.

• He tries to revive Romeo and Juliet.

• He prays for their souls.

• He surrenders to the guards.

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What does Juliet do when she finds Romeo dead beside her?

• She faints.

• She runs away.

• She screams for help.

• She kills herself with a dagger.

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What causes the Capulets and Montagues to reconcile?

• A new law by the government.

• The death of the Prince.

• The advice of Friar Lawrence.

• The tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

What does Montague promise to do in memory of Juliet?

• Build a church.

• Raise a golden statue.

• Donate wealth to the poor.

• Write a book about her.

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What does Capulet decide to do in honor of Romeo?

• Rename a street after him.

• Build a golden statue.

• Hold an annual feast.

• Create a scholarship in his name.

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