Shakespeare Today: Romeo and Juliet - Act 5 Summary

This video provides a plot summary of Act 5 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Romeo, exiled in Mantua, learns of Juliet's supposed death and buys poison to join her in death. Meanwhile, Friar Laurence's letter explaining Juliet's fake death fails to reach Romeo. At Juliet's tomb, Romeo encounters Paris, and they fight, resulting in Paris's death. Romeo, believing Juliet is dead, drinks poison. Juliet awakens, finds Romeo dead, and kills herself. The tragedy reveals the consequences of the family feud, leading to peace between the Capulets and Montagues.

What prompts Romeo to return to Verona from Mantua?

• News of Juliet's death

• A dream about Juliet

• A letter from Juliet

• A message from Friar Laurence

What does Romeo purchase from the apothecary?

• A deadly poison

• A sleeping draught

• A love potion

• A healing balm

Who does Romeo encounter at Juliet's tomb?

• Balthasar

• Friar Laurence

• Paris

• The Prince

What does Juliet do upon awakening and finding Romeo dead?

• She drinks poison

• She stabs herself

• She calls for help

• She runs away

What is the outcome of the tragedy for the Capulet and Montague families?

• They blame Friar Laurence

• They continue their feud

• They leave Verona

• They decide to make peace