Romeo and Juliet 4.3 Interview with Juliet

Juliet learns her wedding is moved up, prompting her to take the elixir sooner. She expresses fear and doubt about the elixir's effects, considering the possibility of it being poison. Juliet imagines waking up in the tomb, surrounded by her ancestors' bones, and fears suffocation. Despite her fears, she decides to drink the elixir, hoping to avoid marrying Paris.

Why does Juliet decide to take the elixir earlier than planned?

• The Friar advised her to do so.

• Her nurse suggested it.

• Her father moved the wedding up by a day.

• She wanted to surprise Romeo.

What is Juliet's main concern about the elixir?

• It could make her fall asleep forever.

• It might not work.

• It could make her sick.

• It might be a real poison.

How does Juliet plan to prevent her marriage if the elixir fails?

• By running away.

• By drinking poison.

• By hiding in the tomb.

• By confronting her father.

What does Juliet fear about waking up in the tomb?

• She will be alone with no air.

• She will be surrounded by her ancestors' bones.

• She will see Tybalt's ghost.

• She will be locked in forever.

What ultimately drives Juliet to drink the elixir?

• Her desire to escape her family.

• Her trust in the Friar.

• Her fear of the tomb.

• Her love for Romeo.