ROMEO & JULIET Test Review

The parts of women in a play during Shakespeare's time were played by the wives of actors.

The Nurse's description of the fight leads Juliet to believe what has happened?

Romeo killing Tybalt which leads to his banishment is what part of the plot?

When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, to what does he compare her?

Which character speaks the line " It is the east, and Juliet is the sun"?

The story of Romeo & Juliet takes place in the city of...

The line "Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" is an example of what?

Which character ends up "betraying" Juliet?

Which character challenges Romeo for showing up at a party?

What does Romeo tell his servant he is going to do in the Capulets' tomb?

To what family does Paris belong?

To what family does Tybalt belong?

A speech not intended to be heard by all characters onstage is known as what?

What is the name of the girl who just broke Romeo's heart at the beginning of the play?

What news does Romeo's servant bring to Romeo in Mantua?

Which character tells Romeo to look at other beauties?

To what family does Mercutio belong?

The general impression of Paris given in the play is that he is what?

Which character dies from a "broken heart" due to Romeo's banishment?

Which character is a 13-year-old who "dies" to avoid an arranged marriage?

Who was supposed to deliver Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo?

To what family does Benvolio belong?

A humorous play on words is known as a what?

When Lady Capulet first tells Juliet in Act I that Paris wants to marry her, how does Juliet feel about marriage?

Shakespeare was an actor/playwright for the Lord Chamberlain's Men theatre company.

The Montagues vs. the Capulets is what type of conflict?

Which character tries to help the lovers but has to explain their deaths?

Why is Romeo so sad when he first appears?

The Prince decides to blame Fr. Lawrence and punish him for everything that happened to the young lovers.

Lord Capulet moves the wedding date from Thursday to Wednesday because he is afraid Juliet will change her mind again.

Before she drinks the potion, Juliet fears all of the following EXCEPT...

In the end of the play, what happens between the Capulets and the Montagues?

Where does Romeo go after his banishment?

Which character is the Prince of Verona?

Shakespeare was born in London, England.

How does the turning point of the play affect the mood of the play?

Which member of the Capulet household is not only aware of Romeo & Juliet's marriage but is also assisting with it?

A character whose purpose is to show off another character is known as a what?

Much of Romeo & Juliet is written in what?

Whom do the Capulets want Juliet to marry?

Why does Romeo hate his own name?

Which character has to win Juliet's heart?

The Prince tells the fighters "If you ever disturb our streets again, your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."

A speech expressing a character's thoughts aloud while they are alone onstage is known as a what?

What does Romeo buying poison from the apothecary and going to Verona while banished show?

Why are Romeo and Juliet called "star-crossed lovers"?

When Juliet talks about killing Romeo with her cherishing if he were her pet bird is meant to be personification.

What happens to Juliet at the end of Act IV?

The people who stood around the stage in the pit during a performance in Shakespeare's time were known as "pitlings."

Why does Romeo wear a mask to the Capulets' feast?

Which character is Romeo's friend who curses both houses?

Romeo & Juliet is categorized as a comedy but has elements of a tragedy.

To what family does Fr. Lawrence belong?

Which of the following would NOT be considered dramatic foils?

Who is found dead in the Capulets' tomb?

Why does Fr. Lawrence finally agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

The scene in which Capulet is working on wedding plans at 3am is used to break the tragic tension with comic relief.

Shakespeare's plays were put into the 3 following categories: tragedies, comedies, and romances.

The Prince's speech to the Montagues and Capulets is known as a what?

The point where Romeo and Juliet's eyes meet is known as the what?