Romeo and Juliet Review

Question 1

Which of the following Roman Numerals means "5"?

Accepted Answer

V

Question 2

Which character says the following quote? "Death lies on her like an untimely frost/Upon the sweetest flower of all..."

Accepted Answer

Capulet

Question 3

Which of the following Shakespearean words means "Yes"

Accepted Answer

ay

Question 4

Which play has been adapted for the screen over 50 times?

Accepted Answer

Romeo and Juliet

Question 5

Which of the following Roman Numerals means "4"?

Accepted Answer

IV

Question 6

How does Romeo get the apothecary to sell him the poison?

Accepted Answer

By reminding him he is poor

Question 7

When do Romeo & Juliet first mutually declare their love?

Accepted Answer

At night on Juliet's balcony

Question 8

England's first public theater was opened in 1576 by an actor by the name of James Burbage, simply called the Theater.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

The Globe Theater allowed some to watch plays while standing on the ground and paying just a penny, called groundlings.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

In 1588, England was defeated by the most powerful armada in the world, Spain's, resulting in the country's invasion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Which character says the following quote? "Will you speak well of him that killed your husband?"

Accepted Answer

The Nurse

Question 12

How was Friar John prevented from delivering Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo?

Accepted Answer

People in Mantua thought he was bringing a sickness

Question 13

What is Paris' relationship to Juliet?

Accepted Answer

He is her suitor

Question 14

What is a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

When two things are compared using figurative language

Question 15

Which character says the following quote? "I do but keep the peace. Put up thy sword,"

Accepted Answer

Benvolio

Question 16

Why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

Accepted Answer

Because he is his new wife's cousin

Question 17

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to do for Romeo and Juliet?

Accepted Answer

Marry them

Question 18

Which of the following Shakespearean words means "you"

Accepted Answer

thou

Question 19

Which of the following Shakespearean words means "does"

Accepted Answer

doth

Question 20

What punishment does the Prince order for Romeo?

Accepted Answer

Exile

Question 21

There are no threats to Romeo and Juliet's love present in Act I.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 22

What does comic relief refer to?

Accepted Answer

When there is a moment of humor to lighten the mood

Question 23

Which character says the following quote? "What light through yonder window breaks? Is the East..."

Accepted Answer

Romeo

Question 24

What happens when Juliet drinks the potion?

Accepted Answer

She falls into a deep sleep-like state

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a fear Juliet has before she takes the potion?

Accepted Answer

That she will be sick from it

Question 26

Which word/phrase did Shakespeare NOT create?

Accepted Answer

phobia

Question 27

Why does Juliet want Romeo to have a different name?

Accepted Answer

Because he is a Montague and she is a Capulet; their families are enemies

Question 28

What leader ushered in the golden age of English history, which Shakespeare was a part of?

Accepted Answer

Queen Elizabeth

Question 29

What is troubling Romeo at the beginning of the play?

Accepted Answer

His love for someone else is not being returned

Question 30

Which character says the following quote? "Sweet flower, with flowers thy bridal bed I strew"

Accepted Answer

Paris

Question 31

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England in 1564.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 32

Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?

Accepted Answer

Because he killed Mercutio

Question 33

In the 1996 movie version of "Romeo & Juliet", the setting is exactly the same as the play.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 34

What is Juliet ready to do rather than marry Paris?

Accepted Answer

Take her own life

Question 35

What does Paris' visit to Juliet's tomb suggest about his feelings for her?

Accepted Answer

That possibly he did care for her

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