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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet Practice
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 23mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play?
a)
Thumb Biting
b)
Chin Flicking
c)
The Finger
d)
Mooning
e)
Chicken dance
2.
Why does Benvolio draw his sword on the street?
a)
To stop the fight before it begins.
b)
To protect himself from Tybalt.
c)
To attack Samson and Gregory.
d)
To defend the Montegue's honor.
e)
Because they insult Juliet.
3.
What character claims to hate peace?
a)
Tybalt
b)
Paris
c)
Romeo
d)
Samson
e)
Gregory
4.
Who stops the battle
a)
Prince Escalus
b)
Benvolio
c)
Capulet
d)
Montegue
e)
Juliet
5.
Why is Romeo so sad at the start of the play?
a)
Because he loves Rosaline
b)
Because he loves Juliet
c)
Because of the feud between the families
d)
Because he hates his family
e)
Because he loves Mercutio
6.
How do the Montegues plan to get into the feast?
a)
By wearing masks.
b)
By climbing the balcony.
c)
By hiding inside a wooden horse.
d)
By pretending to be French.
e)
By drugging the guard.
7.
Why is Romeo nervous about the feast?
a)
He's afraid Rosaline won't like him.
b)
He's afraid of meeting Tybalt again.
c)
He's afraid of Juliet's father.
d)
He is afraid Juliet won't like him.
8.
How does Mercutio react to Romeo's statements about love?
a)
He applies all of them to Juliet.
b)
He applies all of them to Rosaline.
c)
He gets angry because he recently broke up with someone.
d)
He says love is a disease.
9.
Who is the subject of Mercutio's long speech?
a)
Queen Mab
b)
Juliet
c)
Rosaline
d)
Romeo
e)
Lord Oberon
10.
What event does Romeo mention on his way to the feast?
a)
His death.
b)
His marriage.
c)
Mercutio's death.
d)
The end of the fued.
e)
Juliet's death.
11.
Wherefore art thou, Romeo means?
a)
Why are you, Romeo?
b)
Where are you, Romeo?
c)
Who are you, Romeo?
d)
What are you, Romeo?
e)
How are you, Romeo?
12.
At the beginning of Act 2, Scene 2 Romeo
a)
Juliet appears on her balcony.
b)
Climbs the balcony.
c)
Opens the door to Juliet's bedroom.
d)
Sneaks into Juliet's garden.
e)
Scare's Juliet's guards.
13.
Who says: "But soft! What light through yonder window breaks?"
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Benvolio
d)
Mercutio
e)
Tybalt
14.
What is Juliet worried about when she first sees Romeo in the garden?
a)
That he will be seen by her family.
b)
That he will be seduced by the nurse.
c)
That he will force her to kiss him.
d)
That he will freeze to death.
e)
That Tybalt will kill him.
15.
Why does Juliet tell Romeo not to swear by the moon.
a)
Because it comes and goes.
b)
Because it is too bright.
c)
Because she dislikes the night.
d)
Because it symbolizes death.
e)
Because it's made of cheese.
16.
Who calls Juliet in from the balcony?
a)
Her nurse.
b)
Her mother.
c)
Her father.
d)
The guard.
e)
Count Paris.
17.
How long does Juliet say it will feel like before they meet again?
a)
20 years
b)
100 years
c)
8 hours
d)
5 minutes
e)
forever
18.
The title of the play is:
a)
Romeo and Juliet
b)
Romio and Juliette
c)
Juliet and Romeo
d)
Love and Death
e)
Bad Decisions and Poor Time Management
19.
The author of the play is:
a)
William Shakespeare
b)
William Shakspeer
c)
William Shake Shack
d)
William Shakspear
e)
Queen Elizabeth
20.
The play takes place in:
a)
the 1300s
b)
the 1590s
c)
the 1800s
d)
1925
e)
1492
21.
The play was written in:
a)
the 1590s
b)
the 1300s
c)
the 1800s
d)
1925
e)
1492
22.
The play takes place in:
a)
Verona, Italy
b)
Venice, Italy
c)
Rome, Italy
d)
London, England
e)
Paris, France
23.
Who dies in the play? (check all that die)
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Mercutio
d)
Count Paris
e)
Friar Lawrance
24.
The main point of view of the play is?
a)
third person, objective
b)
second person
c)
third person, limited
d)
third person, omniscient
e)
first person
25.
One rule that is NOT true about Shakespearian Tragedy is:
a)
It always ends in marriage.
b)
The main character has a fatal flaw.
c)
There is a sad, somber tone.
d)
Many people die.
e)
There are jokes, but mainly things are serious.
26.
Why does Benvolio want to get out of the street at the start of Act 3?
a)
He's concerned a brawl will start.
b)
He's worried about Mercutio's health.
c)
He thinks he sees Romeo.
d)
He sees Tybalt and wants to hide.
e)
He wants to sneak Romeo past the guards.
27.
Why doesn't Romeo want to fight Tybalt?
a)
They are now related through marriage.
b)
Romeo knows he can't defeat Tybalt.
c)
He doesn't want to go against the Prince's orders.
d)
He wants Marcutio to fight Tybalt for him.
e)
He says it's too hot outside for fighting.
28.
How does Romeo react when Tybalt and Mercutio start fighting?
a)
He tries to break it up.
b)
He joins in against Tybalt.
c)
He joins in against Mercutio.
d)
He asks the Prince to stop the fight.
e)
He asks Juliet to stop the fight.
29.
What does Romeo do after killing Tybalt?
a)
He runs away.
b)
He asks Benvolio to protect him.
c)
He takes his own life.
d)
He tells Mercutio to hide from the authorities.
e)
He breaks his sword on a stone.
30.
What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt.
a)
Banishment.
b)
Execution.
c)
Torture.
d)
Two years in jail.
e)
Ten years in jail.
31.
What bird does Juliet hear singing in Act 3, Scene 5?
a)
Nightingale
b)
Lark
c)
Robin
d)
Owl
e)
Raven
32.
How do both Romeo and Juliet appear as they say goodbye to each other in Act 3, Scene 5?
a)
Like they're already dead in their tomb.
b)
Like they did at their marriage.
c)
Like they did after the balcony scene.
d)
Like they are old before their time.
e)
Like they are going to break up.
33.
How does Juliet react to news of her arranged marriage with Paris?
a)
With horror and anger.
b)
With meekness and obedience.
c)
With apathy and sullenness.
d)
With embarrassment and alarm.
e)
With excitement and enthusiasm.
34.
What does the nurse tell Juliet to do about her father's decision to have her marry Paris?
a)
Forget Romeo and marry Paris.
b)
Ask Friar Lawrence for help.
c)
Tell her parents about Romeo.
d)
Run away to Mantua
e)
Pretend to kill herself.
35.
What does Juliet plan to do after meeting with Friar Lawrence in Act 3, Scene 5?
a)
Fake her own death.
b)
Run away from the city.
c)
Become a nun.
d)
Divorce Romeo.
e)
Mary Paris.
36.
Which is an example of a character vs. self conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
a)
Romeo's depression at the beginning of the play over Rosaline.
b)
Romeo's desire to NOT fight Tybalt.
c)
Romeo, Romeo, wherefor art thou Romeo?
d)
Romeo being banished from the city.
e)
The Nurse questioning her love for Friar Lawrence.
37.
Which is an example of a character vs. society conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
a)
Romeo's depression at the beginning of the play over Rosaline.
b)
Romeo's desire to NOT fight Tybalt.
c)
Romeo, Romeo, wherefor art thou Romeo?
d)
Romeo being banished from the city.
e)
The Nurse questioning her love for Friar Lawrence.
38.
Which is an example of a character vs. character conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
a)
Romeo's depression at the beginning of the play over Rosaline.
b)
Romeo's desire to NOT fight Tybalt.
c)
Romeo, Romeo, wherefor art thou Romeo?
d)
Romeo being banished from the city.
e)
The Nurse questioning her love for Friar Lawrence.
39.
Which is NOT a conflict in Romeo and Juliet?
a)
Romeo's depression at the beginning of the play over Rosaline.
b)
Romeo's desire to NOT fight Tybalt.
c)
Romeo, Romeo, wherefor art thou Romeo?
d)
Romeo being banished from the city.
e)
The Nurse questioning her love for Friar Lawrence.
40.
Who is Juliet MOST in conflict with during the play?
a)
Her Father
b)
Paris
c)
Romeo
d)
Her Nurse
e)
Friar Lawrence
41.
At the cathedral, why does Paris think Juliet is sad?
a)
Because of the death of Tybalt.
b)
Because Romeo and banished.
c)
Because her nurse has betrayed her.
d)
Because of her father's anger.
e)
Because she must marry Paris.
42.
What is Friar Lawrence's plan for Juliet?
a)
She will fake her own death and run away with Romeo.
b)
She will marry Paris but continue to see Romeo.
c)
She will go to Mantua and write to her parents of her marriage.
d)
She will kill Paris and frame Benvolio for the murder.
e)
She will become a nun and leave the city.
43.
How does Capulet react to Juliet's decision not to marry ?
a)
He threatens
b)
She will marry Paris but continue to see Romeo.
c)
She will go to Mantua and write to her parents of her marriage.
d)
She will kill Paris and frame Benvolio for the murder.
e)
She will become a nun and leave the city.
44.
What order to people die in?
a)
Paris, Romeo, Juliet
b)
Romeo, Juliet, Paris
c)
Juliet, Romeo, Paris
d)
Paris, Juliet, Romeo
e)
Paris, then Romeo and Juliet at the same time
45.
Who does the Prince say will be punished?
a)
Everyone
b)
Capulet and Montegue
c)
Friar Lawrence
d)
Juliet's Nurse and Friar Lawerence
e)
No one. There has been enough death.
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