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WorksheetsRomeo and Juliet Review
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Why does Prince Escalus declare that brawling in the streets between the Capulets and Montagues will be punishable with death in Act I, scene I?
He is frustrated that the people of Verona do not respect his leadership and must become a stricter ruler.
His cousin, Mercutio, dies because of their feud.
He makes a harsh ruling since this was the first time that innocent civilians died in the feud.
The people of his city keep killing each other over the feud and wants to stop further bloodshed.
Which character trait does Romeo portray by helping a servant, Peter, whom he doesn’t know?
Altruism
Bravery
Zealousness
Deviousness
Why does Lord Capulet disagree with Tybalt during the feast in Act I, Scene V, and let Romeo stay?
Lord Capulet wants to uphold the Prince’s new decree that there will be no more fighting between their feuding families.
Lord Capulet knows Tybalt will win in a fight and wants him to wait until more of the guests leave before he fights Romeo.
Lord Capulet wants Juliet to fall in love with Romeo in order to increase his wealth and doesn’t want Tybalt to ruin it.
Lord Capulet knows his guests respect Romeo greatly and wants everyone to have a good time.
Why does Shakespeare include Tybalt’s last lines as he leaves the party?
“The combination of forced patience and pure rage is making my body tremble. I’ll leave here now, but Romeo’s prank, which seems so sweet to him now, will turn bitter to him later.”
To depict Tybalt’s rage at his uncle for embarrassing him in front of all of his friends.
To demonstrate how easily Romeo can manipulate the members of the Capulet family.
To depict the growing animosity Tybalt has towards Romeo.
To depict the growing animosity Tybalt has towards Romeo.
In Act II, scene II, why does Juliet tell Romeo the lines below?
“Well, don’t swear. Although you bring me joy, I can’t take joy in this exchange of promises tonight. It’s too crazy. We haven’t done enough thinking. It’s too sudden. It’s too much like lightning, which flashes and then disappears before you can say, it’s lightning.”
Juliet wants to slow down Romeos advances because she is worried that she does not actually love him.
Romeo keeps describing her looks, but Juliet wants them to truly get to know one another and not have a relationship based on looks.
Juliet understands that they just met and should follow their proper customs of courtship.
Juliet wants Romeo to make a different promise to show their love to one another, not just keep saying it.
What does Romeo mean in the following simile from Act II, scene II?
“Leaving you is a thousand times worse than being near you. A lover goes toward his beloved as enthusiastically as a schoolboy leaving his books, but when he leaves his girlfriend, he feels as miserable as the schoolboy on his way to school.”
That he does not want to leave Juliet’s side and will be as miserable as going to school without being able to see his girlfriend.
That he can’t wait to leave her side like a schoolboy leaving school in order to see her again later.
That he doesn’t like school and wants to stay with Juliet instead of going to class.
That he feels awful for sneaking around like a schoolboy going to school.
In Act II, scene III Friar Lawrence says,
“There is nothing on Earth that is so evil that it does not provide the earth with some special quality. And there is nothing that does not turn bad if it’s put to the wrong use and abused. Virtue turns to vice if it’s misused. Vice sometimes becomes virtue through the right activity.”
What does this tell the reader about what he believes?
Friar Lawrence truly believes in his faith and that all actions are either right or wrong.
Friar Lawrence believes that actions can become good or bad depending on their intention.
Friar Lawrence believes in karma, that what goes around comes around.
Friar Lawrence truly believes that everyone is good and can show it.
Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet in Act II, scene III?
He believes in true love and that Romeo is truly in love with Juliet.
He thinks it will help Romeo stop obsessing over Rosaline.
He knows that Lord Capulet wants to marry Juliet to Count Paris and would rather see her with Romeo.
He believes that their marriage will cause the Capulets and Montagues to end their feud.
What is ironic about Mercutio describing Benvolio at the beginning of Act III, scene I?
Mercutio picks a fight with Tybalt right after ridiculing Benvolio for fighting over the littlest of things.
Mercutio dies from fighting Tybalt after rambling about how much he would love to see Benvolio beat Tybalt.
Mercutio considers Benvolio a belligerent man and is picking a fight with him
Mercutio ridicules Benvolio for not wanting to fight Tybalt and takes his place even though Tybalt is the better swordsman.
Why does Prince Escalus banish Romeo instead of putting him to death or letting him go in Act III, scene I?
Even though Romeo broke the law, he was serving justice since Tybalt killed Mercutio.
The people of Verona love Romeo and beg the Prince not kill him.
The Prince blames Romeo for Mercutio’s death and wants Romeo to suffer.
The Prince understands that the family feud is to blame for Romeo’s actions, but no civilians were harmed
How does Romeo react to his banishment in Act III, scene III?
He thinks the Prince’s ruling is fair since he did break the law.
He believes death would be better than living an entire life banished from Juliet.
He thinks the people of Verona will help hide him in the city and asks for Friar Lawrence’s help.
He wants Juliet to run away with him and live together in exile.
What causes Friar Lawrence's important message to Romeo to go astray?
Romeo is not where Friar Lawrence thinks he is.
His messenger is unexpectedly detained for a day.
The distance from Verona to Mantua is too far to accomplish the trip in the required time.
He sends Balthasar, who misunderstands him and delivers the wrong message.
In the final scene of the play, why does the Prince call forward Capulet and Montague by saying
“Where be these enemies?” instead of “Where be the grieving fathers?”
Their role as enemies is more significant in the play than their role as grieving fathers.
He does not want to remind them of the deaths of their children.
He wants them both to know that he knows about the feud.
He chooses to warn them that he is on his guard in case they become violent.
Which statement best describes the theme, or message about life and people, conveyed by the events in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
Hatred between two families can rob people of what they hold dearest.
Young people in love are foolish and totally irresponsible.
Love is fleeting and must be pursued at all costs.
Misunderstandings can happen at any age and must be forgiven.
Which of the following character traits is the flaw that causes Romeo's downfall?
Devious
Indecisive
Impulsive
Hateful
Which of the following best states an important theme in Romeo and Juliet?
Immaturity can destroy families.
Peace comes only after long periods of conflict.
Disregarding parental wishes can lead to serious problems.
Blind hatred only brings waste, violence, and destruction.
Why does Friar Lawrence give Juliet the poison potion in Act 4, scene 1?
He knows that she wants to kill herself instead of breaking her vow to Romeo and is willing to help her even though it is a sin.
He wants her to use the poison potion on her wedding night to kill count Paris so that she can run away to be with Romeo.
He gives it to her as a last resort just in case the Prince cannot stop the wedding in time.
He wants her to drink it to fake her death to fool her family and Paris so that she can actually be with Romeo.
