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WorksheetsRomeo & Juliet: Final
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 6hrs 6mins
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Class
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1.
ACT I
What event does the prologue foreshadow?
What event does the prologue foreshadow?
a)
the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
b)
the marriage of Romeo and Juliet
c)
the death of Romeo's and Juliet's child
d)
the marriage of Paris and Juliet
2.
ACT I
Romeo's and Juliet's suicide _____________.
Romeo's and Juliet's suicide _____________.
a)
makes the feud worse
b)
ends the fued
c)
leads to no change
d)
leads to a mass suicide
3.
ACT I
In these lines, what is Prince Escalus's message to Capulet and Montague?
If ever you disturb our streets again,/Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
In these lines, what is Prince Escalus's message to Capulet and Montague?
If ever you disturb our streets again,/Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.
a)
Capulet and Montague have been responsible for three brawls.
b)
The city streets have been much disturbed.
c)
"Ancient citizens" have had to take up arms.
d)
Capulet and Montague will pay with their lives if there are further disturbances.
4.
ACT I
Choose the item that best restates Capulet's answer to Paris's request to marry Juliet.
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,/My will to her consent is but a part,/And she agreed, within her scope of choice/Lies my consent and fair according voice,....
Choose the item that best restates Capulet's answer to Paris's request to marry Juliet.
But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,/My will to her consent is but a part,/And she agreed, within her scope of choice/Lies my consent and fair according voice,....
a)
Woo her gently, Paris. When you get her heart, you will have my consent.
b)
Woo her until you win her over. I will ask her to consent as well.
c)
Win her heart, gentle Paris. My wanting her to consent is only a part of the process. If she agrees, then you have my consent as well.
d)
Win her heart, Paris. I shall will her consent, for my part. If she agrees, I will consider it further.
5.
ACT I
Based on the information in the following passage and in the corresponding text aids, when is Juliet's birthday?
Nurse. I'll lay fourteen of my teeth--/And yet, to my teen* be it spoken, I have but four--/She's not fourteen. How long is it now/To Lammaside*?
Lady Capulet. A fortnight and odd days.*
Nurse. Even or odd, of all days in the year,/Come Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen.
teen-sorrow
Lammaside: August 1, a holiday
fortnight and odd days-two weeks plus a few days
Based on the information in the following passage and in the corresponding text aids, when is Juliet's birthday?
Nurse. I'll lay fourteen of my teeth--/And yet, to my teen* be it spoken, I have but four--/She's not fourteen. How long is it now/To Lammaside*?
Lady Capulet. A fortnight and odd days.*
Nurse. Even or odd, of all days in the year,/Come Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen.
teen-sorrow
Lammaside: August 1, a holiday
fortnight and odd days-two weeks plus a few days
a)
in 14 days
b)
in 4 days
c)
on Lammas Eve, or July 31st
d)
on August 1
6.
ACT I
Which best rephrases Nurse's speech in the passage?
Which best rephrases Nurse's speech in the passage?
a)
I'll lay fourteen of my teeth--though to my sorrow it is true I have only four--she's not yet fourteen.
b)
I'd wager fourteen of my teeth--though to my sorrow it is true I have only four--that she's not fourteen.
c)
I'll have fourteen of my teeth pulled out--but sad as it is I would only have four left--but she's not fourteen.
d)
I'll lay out fourteen teeth--though it was once told, I have only four--if she's fourteen.
7.
ACT I
By comparing Paris to a book, Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to _________.
By comparing Paris to a book, Lady Capulet encourages Juliet to _________.
a)
ignore his looks completely
b)
listen to his wisdom
c)
study all his features carefully
d)
look only at his eyes
8.
ACT I
Romeo agrees with Benvolio's plan to go to Capulet's party because he hopes to-----
Romeo agrees with Benvolio's plan to go to Capulet's party because he hopes to-----
a)
forget his love for Rosaline.
b)
challenge Tybalt to a fight.
c)
catch a glimpse of Roasline.
d)
make peace with the Capulets.
9.
ACT I
What makes Romeo reluctant to go to the party?
What makes Romeo reluctant to go to the party?
a)
He is afraid of angering Capulet.
b)
He has had a premonition of his death.
c)
He is afraid of upsetting his father.
d)
Mercutio has warned him against going.
10.
ACT I
In Scene v, at the Capulet is a dramatic foil for Tybalt because---
In Scene v, at the Capulet is a dramatic foil for Tybalt because---
a)
they both know the Montagues are present, but no one else is aware of it.
b)
his enjoyment of the guests differs from Tybalt's experience.
c)
they are both somewhat upset.
d)
his tolderance of the Montagues contrasts with Tybalt's outrage.
11.
ACT I
In Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
In Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
a)
He wants to keep an eye on him and see what he is up to.
b)
He wants to confront Romeo later when there aren't so many people around.
c)
He is annoyed and wants to deal with Romeo in his own way.
d)
He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
12.
ACT I
What obstacles to Romeo's and Juliet's relationship are already apparent in Act I?
What obstacles to Romeo's and Juliet's relationship are already apparent in Act I?
a)
The families' rivalry and Lady Capulet's refusal to allow Juliet to marry so young.
b)
The families' rivalry and Capulet's desire for Juliet to marry Paris.
c)
Montague's refusal to allow the relationship, and Benvolio's own affection for Juliet.
d)
The Prince's refusal to allow the families to mix, and Romeo's affection for Rosaline.
13.
ACT I
What is the purpose of the text aids?
What is the purpose of the text aids?
a)
to keep track of the scenes
b)
to provide information about unfamiliar language
c)
to indicate the setting and give stage directions
d)
to indicate who is speaking
14.
ACT I
Act I of Romeo and Juliet is mainly about the Capulet-Montague family feud and ____________.
Act I of Romeo and Juliet is mainly about the Capulet-Montague family feud and ____________.
a)
Romeo and Juliet's first meeting
b)
Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline
c)
Paris's desire to marry Juliet
d)
Juliet's interest in marriage
15.
ACT I
The Prince says that the men who are fighting act that way because of a "pernicious rage." What does pernicious mean?
The Prince says that the men who are fighting act that way because of a "pernicious rage." What does pernicious mean?
a)
long-standing
b)
runious
c)
chidish
d)
jealous
16.
ACT I
When Romeo's tears are "augmenting the fresh morning's dew," they are ______.
When Romeo's tears are "augmenting the fresh morning's dew," they are ______.
a)
adding to it
b)
drying it
c)
making it change colors
d)
putting it to shame
17.
ACT I
What is Benvolio's main function in Act I?
What is Benvolio's main function in Act I?
a)
He shows concern for Romeo and tries to keep peace when the servants begin to fight in the market.
b)
He threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.
c)
He secretly loves Juliet.
d)
He delivers an imaginative speech about the queen of fairies.
18.
ACT I
In his conversation with Benvolio in Scene 1, Romeo appears _____________.
In his conversation with Benvolio in Scene 1, Romeo appears _____________.
a)
happy and pleasant
b)
sad and moody
c)
rough and angry
d)
sarcastic and rude
19.
ACT I
The Capulet servant adds comic relief to the scene because of __________.
The Capulet servant adds comic relief to the scene because of __________.
a)
his not being able to read
b)
his speech being slow and unwavering
c)
his attitude is sarcastic
d)
his death
20.
ACT II
In the first scene, Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo is still in love with ______________________.
In the first scene, Benvolio and Mercutio think Romeo is still in love with ______________________.
a)
Rosaline
b)
Juliet
c)
Lady Montague
d)
Lady Capulet
21.
ACT II
Juliet tells Romeo to send her a message if he intends to ______________________.
Juliet tells Romeo to send her a message if he intends to ______________________.
a)
Leave her
b)
Marinate her
c)
Smoke her
d)
Marry her
22.
ACT II
_________________________ has sent Romeo a letter challenging him to a duel.
_________________________ has sent Romeo a letter challenging him to a duel.
a)
Mercutio
b)
Paris
c)
Tybalt
d)
Lord Capulet
23.
ACT II
Juliet trusts ______________________ as her “messenger” to receive word from Romeo.
Juliet trusts ______________________ as her “messenger” to receive word from Romeo.
a)
Mercutio
b)
The Nurse
c)
Romeo
d)
Daffy Duck
24.
ACT II
_______________________ overhears Juliet at her window speaking aloud her loving thoughts.
_______________________ overhears Juliet at her window speaking aloud her loving thoughts.
a)
Romeo
b)
Benvolio
c)
Homeo
d)
Mercutio
25.
ACT II
The excuse Juliet uses for going to Friar Laurence’s cell is that she is going
_______________________________.
The excuse Juliet uses for going to Friar Laurence’s cell is that she is going
_______________________________.
a)
To get married
b)
To get groceries
c)
To pray
d)
To get grounded
26.
ACT II
What makes Romeo’s love for Juliet different from his love for Rosaline?
What makes Romeo’s love for Juliet different from his love for Rosaline?
a)
Romeo was less certain about his love for Rosaline
b)
Romeo has known Juliet longer than he knew Rosaline
c)
Unlike Rosaline, Juliet is a Capulet
d)
Unlike Rosaline, Juliet returns his love
27.
ACT II
What point is Juliet trying to make when she speaks these lines: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”?
What point is Juliet trying to make when she speaks these lines: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet”?
a)
We could change the name of a rose, but the smell would stay the same. Therefore, Romeo's name shouldn't matter.
b)
Changing the name of a rose would change the smell. Therefore, Romeo's name should prevent them from being together.
28.
ACT II
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?
a)
He is hoping it will end the Capulet and Montague feud.
b)
He thinks they're truly in love.
c)
He secretly hopes they will die.
d)
He hopes they will change their minds as soon as the ceremony begins.
29.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“...but come young _________________, come go with me.”
Fill in the blank:
“...but come young _________________, come go with me.”
a)
waverer
b)
lamentable
c)
kinsmen
d)
procure
30.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“Why is this not a __________________ thing, grandsir that we should be thus afflicted…”
Fill in the blank:
“Why is this not a __________________ thing, grandsir that we should be thus afflicted…”
a)
lamentable
b)
vile
c)
procure
d)
unwieldy
31.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“For naught so ___________________ that on the earth doth live…”
Fill in the blank:
“For naught so ___________________ that on the earth doth live…”
a)
vile
b)
waverer
c)
kinsmen
d)
procure
32.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“And the place death, considering who thou art, if any of my _________________ find thee here.”
Fill in the blank:
“And the place death, considering who thou art, if any of my _________________ find thee here.”
a)
kinsmen
b)
procure
c)
lamentable
d)
waverer
33.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“...Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow, by one that I’ll _________________ to come to thee.”
Fill in the blank:
“...Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow, by one that I’ll _________________ to come to thee.”
a)
procure
b)
unwieldy
c)
lamentable
d)
vile
34.
ACT II
Fill in the blank:
“But old folks, many feign as they were dead, _________________, slow, heavy and pale as lead.”
Fill in the blank:
“But old folks, many feign as they were dead, _________________, slow, heavy and pale as lead.”
a)
unwieldy
b)
waverer
c)
vile
d)
lamentable
35.
ACT III
What insult does Tybalt call Romeo?
What insult does Tybalt call Romeo?
a)
Villain
b)
Coward
c)
Rogue
d)
Scoundral
36.
ACT III
What disturbing vision does Juliet have about Romeo as he is leaving her chambers?
What disturbing vision does Juliet have about Romeo as he is leaving her chambers?
a)
She sees him drinking poison
b)
She sees him with Rosaline
c)
She sees him dead in a tomb
d)
She sees him laying in a ditch
37.
ACT III
How does the Prince punish Romeo?
How does the Prince punish Romeo?
a)
sentences him to death
b)
throws him in prison
c)
banishes him from the city
d)
forces him to give up his name
38.
ACT III
By the end of Act III, who does the Nurse want Juliet to marry?
By the end of Act III, who does the Nurse want Juliet to marry?
a)
Benvolio
b)
no one
c)
Romeo
d)
Paris
39.
ACT III
Why does Juliet lose trust in the Nurse at the end of Act 3?
Why does Juliet lose trust in the Nurse at the end of Act 3?
a)
The Nurse says she won't speak to her anymore
b)
The Nurse tells her to run away.
c)
The Nurse tells Juliet her marriage to Romeo is basically over.
d)
The Nurse threatens to tell Juliet's parents about Romeo.
40.
ACT III
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio's death?
How does Romeo contribute to Mercutio's death?
a)
He fights Mercutio.
b)
He forbids Mercutio to fight Tybalt.
c)
He interferes with the fight by getting between Mercutio and Tybalt.
d)
He accidentally stabs Mercutio.
41.
ACT III
What does Romeo say he would rather do than be banished?
What does Romeo say he would rather do than be banished?
a)
Serve a prison sentence
b)
Pay a large sum of money
c)
Be Capulet's servant
d)
Be put to death
42.
ACT III
Which character is Mercutio's kin?
Which character is Mercutio's kin?
a)
The Prince
b)
Romeo
c)
Tybalt
d)
Paris
43.
ACT III
Juliet gives the Nurse something to give to Romeo. What was it?
Juliet gives the Nurse something to give to Romeo. What was it?
a)
a rope
b)
a bird
c)
her ring
d)
dram of poison
44.
ACT III
Who tells the Prince what happened when Mercutio was killed?
Who tells the Prince what happened when Mercutio was killed?
a)
The Friar
b)
The Nurse
c)
Benvolio
d)
Romeo
45.
ACT III
Friar Lawrence tells Romeo he needs to go live in the city of ____
Friar Lawrence tells Romeo he needs to go live in the city of ____
a)
Madrid
b)
Mantua
c)
Rome
d)
London
46.
ACT III
What is Juliet MOST upset about after hearing of Tybalt's death?
What is Juliet MOST upset about after hearing of Tybalt's death?
a)
That Tybalt is dead
b)
That Romeo killed him
c)
The Romeo is banished
d)
That the Nurse did not let her go to Tybalt's grave
47.
ACT III
Which of these does Romeo NOT do when he hears of his punishment?
Which of these does Romeo NOT do when he hears of his punishment?
a)
Throws himself on the ground
b)
Cries uncontrollably
c)
Punches the wall
d)
Gets in an argument with the Friar
48.
ACT III
Who said, "A plague on both of your houses!"?
Who said, "A plague on both of your houses!"?
a)
The Prin
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
Mercutio
d)
Tybalt
49.
ACT III
Which is NOT part of Friar's plan for Romeo?
Which is NOT part of Friar's plan for Romeo?
a)
To go and comfort Juliet
b)
To wait till they can beg pardon from the Prince
c)
To leave before sunrise
d)
To beg for Lord Capulet's mercy
50.
ACT III
Where does Romeo go after he kills Tybalt?
Where does Romeo go after he kills Tybalt?
a)
Friar Lawrence's cell
b)
Juliet's house
c)
His own house
d)
The meadow, where often goes to think
51.
ACT III
Who says to Juliet, "Talk not to me, for I’ll not speak a word. Do as thou wilt, for I have done with thee."?
Who says to Juliet, "Talk not to me, for I’ll not speak a word. Do as thou wilt, for I have done with thee."?
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
The Nurse
d)
Romeo
52.
ACT III
Which is NOT a mean thing Lord Capulet says to Juliet?
Which is NOT a mean thing Lord Capulet says to Juliet?
a)
Calls her carrion (decayed flesh)
b)
Says he will drag her to Church on a hurdle (board used for criminals and plague victims)
c)
Says she can hang, starve or die in the streets
d)
That he will kick her like a stray cur (wild dog)
53.
ACT III
What day does Capulet say Juliet will marry Paris?
What day does Capulet say Juliet will marry Paris?
a)
Sunday
b)
Saturday
c)
Thursday
d)
Friday
54.
ACT III
What would Juliet rather have heard than Romeo's punishment?
What would Juliet rather have heard than Romeo's punishment?
a)
That her father was dead
b)
That her mother is dead
c)
That ten thousand Tybalts had been killed
d)
All of these
55.
ACT III
Who said "An eagle, madam, hath not so green, so quick, so fair an eye as Paris hath"?
Who said "An eagle, madam, hath not so green, so quick, so fair an eye as Paris hath"?
a)
Nurse
b)
Lady Capulet
c)
Juliet
d)
Lord Capulet
56.
ACT III
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying in Scene 5?
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying in Scene 5?
a)
She is upset over Romeo's punishment
b)
She is upset over Tybalt's death
c)
She is just really emotionally lonely
d)
She is upset because the Nurse hit her
57.
ACT III
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying in Scene 5?
Why does Lady Capulet think Juliet is crying in Scene 5?
a)
She is upset over Romeo's punishment
b)
She is upset over Tybalt's death
c)
She is just really emotionally lonely
d)
She is upset because the Nurse hit her
58.
ACT III
Why does Capulet say that Juliet and Paris' wedding will be "no great ado, a friend or two" (really small and not fancy)?
Why does Capulet say that Juliet and Paris' wedding will be "no great ado, a friend or two" (really small and not fancy)?
a)
So people won't think they aren't upset about Tybalt
b)
Because he wants to save some money for the funeral
c)
Because Paris would like it to be an intimate affair
d)
Because Capulet does not think Juliet deserves a big, lavish wedding
59.
ACT III
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?
a)
Because Tybalt will win
b)
Because he is now related to Tybalt
c)
Because he does not have his sword.
d)
Because he doesn't believe in violence
60.
ACT III
Which of these does NOT occur during the big fight in Scene i?
Which of these does NOT occur during the big fight in Scene i?
a)
Bevolio begs them not to fight in the public street
b)
Mercutio gets angry that Romeo won't fight Tybalt
c)
Romeo and Benvolio don't believe Mercutio is seriously hurt at first
d)
Romeo chases after Tybalt to avenge Mercutio and stabs him in the back
61.
ACT IV & V
Juliet states that if the Friar doesn't stop the marriage that she will ...
Juliet states that if the Friar doesn't stop the marriage that she will ...
a)
go ahead and marry him
b)
kill herself
c)
runaway to Romeo
d)
hide in the Friar's cell
62.
ACT IV & V
Before she drinks the potion, Juliet fears all of the following EXCEPT that
Before she drinks the potion, Juliet fears all of the following EXCEPT that
a)
it will not work at all
b)
it will actually kill her
c)
She will wake up early and go insane
d)
that her parents will stop loving her
63.
ACT IV & V
Who first finds Juliet after she has taken the potion
Who first finds Juliet after she has taken the potion
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
The Nurse
d)
Romeo
64.
ACT IV & V
How will Romeo understand the Friar's plan?
How will Romeo understand the Friar's plan?
a)
by letters sent to him
b)
e-mail
c)
Mantua Post Office
d)
The Friar will find him personally
65.
ACT IV & V
When Juliet awakens, what will the two lovers do?
When Juliet awakens, what will the two lovers do?
a)
hide in the Friar's cell
b)
tell their parents what happened
c)
run away to Mantua
d)
visit friends
66.
ACT IV & V
How long will the potion work?
How long will the potion work?
a)
28 hours
b)
42 hours
c)
48 hours
d)
2 days
67.
ACT IV & V
Which character is pushing Juliet to marry Paris?
Which character is pushing Juliet to marry Paris?
a)
Juliet
b)
Lord Capulet
c)
Romeo
d)
The Friar
68.
ACT IV & V
How do the wedding preparations change after they find Juliet?
How do the wedding preparations change after they find Juliet?
a)
Changed from a wedding to a funeral
b)
To a mess of confusion
c)
To a joyous celebration
69.
ACT IV & V
Who will be waiting in the tomb when Juliet awakens from the sleeping potion?
Who will be waiting in the tomb when Juliet awakens from the sleeping potion?
a)
Lady Capulet
b)
The Nurse
c)
Capulet
d)
Romeo
70.
ACT IV & V
Juliet asks her parents' forgiveness and agrees to marry Paris because
Juliet asks her parents' forgiveness and agrees to marry Paris because
a)
she had no choice
b)
she is truly repentant
c)
she can't bear their anger.
d)
it is part of the Friar's plan.
71.
ACT IV & V
Romeo hasn't appeared in the play in a while. Where has he been?
Romeo hasn't appeared in the play in a while. Where has he been?
a)
Hiding at home with the Montagues
b)
Using the wilderness as a hiding place
c)
Exiled in Mantua
d)
Hiding out at Friar Lawrence's
72.
ACT IV & V
“There she lies,Flower as she was, deflowered by him.Death is my son-in-law. Death is my heir.My daughter he hath wedded. I will die,And leave him all. Life, living, all is Death’s.” Capulet uses which literary device in these lines to express his grief.
“There she lies,Flower as she was, deflowered by him.Death is my son-in-law. Death is my heir.My daughter he hath wedded. I will die,And leave him all. Life, living, all is Death’s.” Capulet uses which literary device in these lines to express his grief.
a)
personification
b)
onomatopeia
c)
oxymoron
d)
alliteration
73.
ACT IV & V
“Death lies on her like an untimely frost/Upon the sweetest flower of all the field.” This line exemplifies which of the following literary devices?
“Death lies on her like an untimely frost/Upon the sweetest flower of all the field.” This line exemplifies which of the following literary devices?
a)
irony
b)
internal rhyme
c)
forshadowing
d)
simile
74.
ACT IV & V
Who informs Romeo that Juliet is "dead"?
Who informs Romeo that Juliet is "dead"?
a)
Friar Lawrence
b)
Balthasar
c)
Lucifer
d)
Navi
75.
ACT IV & V
Why doesn't Romeo know that Juliet is not truly dead?
Why doesn't Romeo know that Juliet is not truly dead?
a)
The letter was not delivered.
b)
He was out of town.
c)
Friar Lawrence lied.
d)
Romeo had a concussion.
76.
ACT IV & V
What does Romeo buy from the apothecary?
What does Romeo buy from the apothecary?
a)
poison
b)
potion
c)
chocolate
d)
herbs
77.
ACT IV & V
Who reveals Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage?
Who reveals Romeo and Juliet's secret marriage?
a)
Juliet's nurse
b)
Friar Lawrence
c)
Friar John
d)
Papa John
78.
ACT IV & V
Who died in the entire play?
Who died in the entire play?
a)
Tybalt, Mercutio, Paris, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Montague
b)
Lord Montague, Paris, Tybalt, Juliet, The Friar
c)
Paris, Tybalt, Juliet, Balthasar, Lord Montague
d)
Lord Capulet, Lady Montague, Paris, Juliet, and Romeo
79.
ACT IV & V
Who was the messenger that was supposed to deliver the letter to Romeo?
Who was the messenger that was supposed to deliver the letter to Romeo?
a)
Juliet
b)
Friar Lawrence
c)
Balthasar
d)
Friar John
80.
ACT IV & V
In Act V, when Romeo looks at Juliet just before drinking poison and says, "is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks" we see an example of...
In Act V, when Romeo looks at Juliet just before drinking poison and says, "is crimson in thy lips and in thy cheeks" we see an example of...
a)
simile
b)
metaphor
c)
dramatic irony
d)
personification
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