Musicians and Family Reactions in Tragedy

In Act 4, Scene 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet', the nurse attempts to wake Juliet, only to find her seemingly dead. The Capulet family is devastated by the loss, and Friar Laurence tries to console them by suggesting Juliet is in a better place. Preparations for her funeral begin, and the musicians discuss their role in the ceremony. The scene is filled with grief and mourning, highlighting the tragic turn of events.

What does the nurse initially think when she finds Juliet unresponsive?

• Juliet is dead

• Juliet has run away

• Juliet is deeply asleep

• Juliet is playing a prank

How does Lady Capulet react to the news of Juliet's condition?

• She blames the nurse

• She remains calm

• She calls for help

• She faints

What does Capulet say about Juliet's state when he sees her?

• She is pretending

• Her blood is settled and her joints are stiff

• She is still breathing

• She is just sleeping

What does Capulet mean when he says 'death is my son-in-law'?

• He blames Paris for Juliet's death

• He is happy about Juliet's death

• Death is a family friend

• Juliet married death instead of Paris

What does Friar Laurence suggest about Juliet's death?

• It is a punishment

• It is a blessing in disguise

• It is a natural occurrence

• It is a mistake

What transformation does the family make in their preparations?

• From a party to a feast

• From a celebration to a mourning

• From a wedding to a funeral

• From a wedding to a birthday

What does Friar Laurence suggest the family should do with Juliet's body?

• Bury it immediately

• Take it to the church

• Wait for her to wake up

• Leave it in her room

What does Peter request from the musicians?

• To play 'Hearts Ease'

• To play a sad tune

• To play a wedding march

• To leave immediately

How do the musicians respond to Peter's request?

• They agree to play

• They play a different tune

• They refuse to play

• They leave the scene

What is the musicians' final decision about playing music?

• They decide to leave

• They decide to play a happy tune

• They decide to stay silent

• They decide to play a sad tune