Romeo and Juliet Key Events

In Verona, the Montagues and Capulets are feuding families. Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall in love at a party. After a secret marriage, a series of tragic events unfold: Mercutio is killed by Tybalt, leading to Romeo's banishment. Juliet fakes her death to avoid marrying Paris, but Romeo, unaware of the plan, believes she is truly dead. He takes poison and dies beside her. Upon waking, Juliet finds Romeo dead and kills herself. The tragedy leads the families to reconcile.

What is the relationship between the Montagues and the Capulets?

• They are best friends.

• They are business partners.

• They despise each other.

• They are distant relatives.

Who does Lord Capulet want Juliet to meet at the party?

• Romeo

• Count Paris

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

• At a party

• At a market

• In a garden

• At a church

Who challenges Romeo to a duel?

• Mercutio

• Tybalt

• The Prince

• Paris

What is the outcome of the fight between Tybalt and Mercutio?

• Romeo is injured

• Mercutio is killed

• The Prince intervenes

• Tybalt is killed

What punishment does the Prince give Romeo?

• Death

• Imprisonment

• Banishment

• A fine

What does the Friar give Juliet to avoid marrying Paris?

• A letter

• A potion

• A ring

• A dagger

Why does Romeo believe Juliet is dead?

• His servant tells him

• He receives a message from the Friar

• He dreams about it

• He sees her funeral

What does Romeo do when he believes Juliet is dead?

• He writes a letter

• He fights Paris

• He runs away

• He drinks poison

What do the families decide to do after Romeo and Juliet's deaths?

• Make peace

• Seek revenge

• Leave Verona

• Continue fighting