Romeo and Juliet- Test your knowledge

Question 1

Who was the holy man who devised a plan for the young lovers

Accepted Answer

Friar Lawrence, Friar Laurence

Question 2

By the end of the play, how many people have died?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 3

Who said that if Romeo was found again at any time in this city "that hour is his last"?

Accepted Answer

Prince

Question 4

Who did Capulet want Juliet to marry?

Accepted Answer

County Paris

Question 5

What would smell as sweet by any other name?

Accepted Answer

A rose

Question 6

Which of these writing techniques gives the reader hints about what is to come?

Accepted Answer

Foreshadowing

Question 7

Who calls Romeo a "villain"?

Accepted Answer

Tybalt

Question 8

Who tried to hide, but was recognised by Tybalt?

Accepted Answer

Romeo

Question 9

What did Romeo buy from the Apothecary?

Accepted Answer

Poison

Question 10

Identify the theme in this quote: "Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast."

Accepted Answer

The dangers of acting hastily and impulsively

Question 11

Where was Romeo exiled to?

Accepted Answer

Mantua

Question 12

Where is the play set?

Accepted Answer

Verona

Question 13

What is the family name of Juliet's parents?

Accepted Answer

Capulet

Question 14

What was the name of the woman Romeo pined after in the beginning of the play?

Accepted Answer

Rosaline

Question 15

What does this line mean: "Wherefore art thou Romeo"?

Accepted Answer

Why do you have to be Romeo?

Question 16

Who was Montague's nephew?

Accepted Answer

Benvolio

Question 17

Who said: 'A plague o' both your houses!'?

Accepted Answer

Mercuito

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