Romeo and Juliet Test

What is Juliet

Capulet

what is romeo

Montague

What is the problem/danger with their love

their families are enemies

Explain how Tybalt's actions contrast with Benvolio's. What characteristic of Benvolio's is brought out through this contrast? What characteristic of Tybalt's?

Tybalt wanted to continue the fight because he was militant and a fighter, but Benvolio wanted to end it to keep the peace because he was a peacemaker

Summarize the Prince's warning to the two families about their feud

The prince told them to drop their weapons and give him their attention. The prince is mad about the fighting on the streets and told them if they got into another fight, he was going to kill them.

Explain what Benvolio was doing when he saw Romeo, and why. What does this information about Benvolio suggest about Romeo? What is Lord Montague's feeling about his son?

He saw Romeo crying in the woods at night and when he came home he would isolate himself in his room. Montague thought his son needed guidance and was just sensitive.

what is the problem with romeo at the beginning, what does the girl want to do.

romeo is sad that the girl he likes (rosaline) does not love him back. The girl wants to remain pure and not get into a relationship so she can become a nun.

what can we see about romeo's character from his feelings about rosaline

we can see that he is sensative and emotionally consious

At this point in the play, how old is Juliet? When is her next birthday, and how old will she be?

Juliet is 13 and will be 14 on August 1st.

How does the nurse feel about Juliet? What can you infer about the nurse's character from what she says and how she says it?

Juliet is a daughter to her, and she is a mother figure to her by the way she acts towards Juliet

What inferences can you make about Juliet's feeling toward the nurse? How would you describe Juliet's attitude toward her mother?

Julet is closer to the nurse than her mother. The nurse has taken care of Juliet and treats her like her own daughter

Who is Tybalt? What is Tybalt's reaction when he hears Romeo's voice? What does he want to do?

Tybalt is Juliet's cousin. He wants to fight him when he realizes that Romeo was a Montague.

How does Lord Capulet react to Romeo's presence at the ball? Why

He tells Tybalt to leave Romeo alone because he didn't want any fighting that night.

What is foreshadowed by Tybalt's reaction to his uncle's command to leave Romeo alone?

Tybalt will later go after him.

What provokes Romeo to speak aloud? To what does he compare Juliet in the speech? What does this soliloquy reveal about his thoughts?

He speaks out because he hears her talking about him and how much she loves him. He compares her to the sun. Romeo is deeply in love with her beauty.

What does Juliet say that shows the strength of her feelings for Romeo?

Juliet wants him to change his last name so that he would no longer be a Montague. She says she's willing to leave her family to be with him.

What does Juliet demand from Romeo? What motivates this request on Juliet's part?

Juliet wanted Romeo to marry her the next day.

Why is Romeo going to see Friar Laurence? Explain what is revealed by his action.

He wants Friar to marry him and Juliet

How does Romeo react to the name of Rosaline?

Romeo completely forgot about her because now he is in love with Juliet

Explain why the friar tells Romeo to speak more plainly. Why is this language particularly confusing to the friar?

Friar doesn't undertsand how Romeo could possibly forget about Rosaline and move on, when he was just recently crying over her abotu how he was so in love with her.

Which lines explain why the friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet? Infer other reasons for the friar's cooperation.

Firar wants to bring the 2 househoulds together to stop the feud

What is Mercutio saying in these lines through this comparison of Tybalt to his namesake, the cat?

Mercutio is calling Tybalt's fighting like a cat's because it looks like he's dancing, and he never loses, it seems like he has 9 lives.

How does this encounter with the nurse present a contrast to the threat hanging over Romeo's head? Why does Shakespeare structure his play in this way

The nurse is a contrast because she is very upset that Romeo was making fun of her. Shakespeare sets this up so that there is also comedy and lightness throughout his play.

How do the words and tone of their speech illustrate the differences between Benvolio and Mercutio?

Benvolio wants peace and Mercutio does not.

Who is responsible for starting this fight?

Tybalt

Predict what Romeo will do in reaction to Mercutio's death.

Romeo will avenge his friend/

Why is Tybalt's death the play's turning point? Consider all of the implications of this event.

Bad things will follow his death and he will later be banished and will no longer be able to see Juliet

In what way does Benvolio's story differ from the actual sequence of events? Why? How does Benvolio's description of Romeo's actions and Mercutio's death reveal his motivation?

He claimed that Romeo was on his knees. Benvolio is trying to protect Romeo.

Why does Lady Capulet think Benvolio is lying? What does she say happened? What does she want the Prince to do? What is Lord Montague's argument

Benvolio is a Montague, and she calls death penalty on Romeo..Lord Montague argues that it was Tybalt who needed the death penalty, because he was the one who first killed Mercutio

What does the Prince decide? Why does he make this decision

He decieded for Romeo to be banished because one of his family members were dead.

Summarize what Juliet expresses in her soliloquy. What does the audience know that Juliet does not? What is the effect of this knowledge? What effect does Juliet's mention of death in lines 21-25 have on the audience?

Juliet wants it to be dark so that she can see Romeo and is unaware of his banishment. She is continuing to say how she'll always love him.

Describe the dramatic irony in this scene. How does the nurse's delivery of the news compound the confusion? Of whom is she actually speaking?

The nurse made it seem like Romeo was dead instead of Tybalt.

Describe Juliet's first reaction once she understands what has happened. Why does she feel this way? In contrast, what does she say to the nurse? Why? What realization does she come to as shown in lines 100-101?

Juliet was conflicted because she loved both Romeo and her cousin. Then, she came to the realization that if it had not been Tybalt killed, it would have been Romeo.

How will Juliet have to act in this situation? Why?

She must mourn over Tybalt to hide that she is happy Romeo is alive and prevent the marriage between her and Paris.

Why does the nurse offer to find Romeo? What did Juliet saythat prompts her action? Why does Juliet send her ring to Romeo?

The nurse wants Juliet to be happy. Juliet is upset that she is married and yet still a virgin. Juliet sends Romeo her ring so that he knows she is not mad and still loves him.

How does this scene parallel Scene 2? How does Romeo react to the Prince's edict that he is banished? Why? What suggests that the friar is angry at Romeo's lack of gratitude for this more merciful punishment?

Romeo belives that banishment is worse that death and wants to kill himself. Friar yells at him about how he has things to be happy about and grateful for.

What is Juliet's purpose in this speech? What argument does she use to try to achieve her purpose? Why?

She will stay loyal to Romeo, but must make it appear that she hates him to her family.

How does Lord Capulet's decision complicate the plot? What motivates the nurse to speak up?

Lord Capulet's decision complicates the plot because Juliet is already married to Romeo. The nurse is motivated to speak up and defend Juliet when her father is yelling and goes to strike Juliet

What does the nurse advise Juliet to do? What does this confirm about the nurse's character?

She advises her to marry Paris and forget about Romeo. Although the nurse cares about Juliet, she is siding with her parent's wishes instead of Juliet's this time.

Explain the effect of the nurse's advice on Juliet. In what way does their relationship change? What does Juliet's new resolution reveal about her character

She feels betrayed by the nurse and looses trust in her. Juliet now no longer cares about her family's wishes, ang only her own

Explain the double meanings in Juliet's exchange with Paris by citing text evidence

Juliet makes it seem like she is talking about her love for Paris when in actuality, she is talking about her love for Romeo

What details suggest that the friar views the situation as seriously as Juliet does? Infer why Friar Laurence is motivated to help Juliet any way that he can. Consider what you know about Friar Laurence's vocation.

Friar is on Juliet's side and wants to help her prevent getting married to Paris, because it would be "adultry". I think he is motivated to help her because he realizes that he is the one responsible for this mess.

How does Juliet view her marriage bond to Romeo? Explain. How is it similar to Romeo's reaction in Act III?

Juliet also believes that it is worse that death to be seperated from Romeo. It is similar to Romeo because he was about to commit suicide over being banished.

How were the elements of the friar's plan foreshadowed when the friar first appeared in the play? Why is the timing of the friar's plan critical?

Friar said that their marriage would not end well. The timing is critical because if Juliet wakes up before she is buried, her family will see that she is not dead; and, if Romeo does not get the message that she isn't actually dead, he will not know the truth or be there to collect her when she awakens

Explain what the risks of Friar Laurence's plan might be? What is an essential component of the plan?

The risks are that her family might realize that Juliet isn't really dead and that Romeo might hurt himself if he hears that she is dead. His plan requires communication and timing.

What does Juliet list in her speech? What image motivates her to drink the potion in spite of her imaginings? Why?

She lists all the bad possibilities tht could happpen, but drinks the potion anyway because her love for Romeo is so great.

How does this scene increase the emotional impact of Juliet's action in the previous scene?

It shows how badly she wants to be with romeo because she is willing to take many risks to be with him

Why does Shakespeare open this scene with Romeo in a joyful mood?

Romeo is going to be crushed when he hears about Juliet's death.

Why must Romeo repeat his request for news of Juliet twice? What does Balthasar's response suggest that he is doing? How did Balthasar come by this news? Note the description of Romeo as "pale and wild." What might be foreshadowed by these details?

Romeo is very sad when he hears about Juliet's death. Balthasar says that he might kill himself to be closer to Juliet. Pale and wild shows that soon Romeo will be dead and a pale corspe.

Explain how Romeo uses irony to persuade the apothecary to sell him what he needs.

The apothecary's concious will not give him the poison, but his poverty will. Romeo says he'll only pay his poverty.

Why does Romeo refer to the poison as a "cordial"?

He is eager to drink the poison to be with Juliet.

Why did Friar John fail to deliver the letter? How does Friar John's news affect Friar Laurence? Why?

Friar John was detained because they belived he had a sickness. Friar Laurence was very upset because then his plan would fall apart.

Explain the irony of Friar Laurence's fear of what might happen as a result of Friar John's news.

One of Juliet's fears was that Romeo doesn't know that she's dead and kills himself.

What can you infer about the reason that Paris is in the graveyard? What does this motive reveal about his character?

Paris is most likely grieveing the death of his fiancée. This shows that Paris was really a good man who cared about Juliet.

What part of the speech reminds the audience what they know about Juliet's death? Recall the specifications that Romeo gave the apothecary for what kind of poison he wanted. What is the irony of Romeo having received what he requested? Why are Romeo's last words also ironic?

Romeo said that Juliet didn't appear dead and that her cheeks were still rosy because she wasn't dead. The poisen Romeo had was strong enough to kill several men, so he died instantly.

Infer Friar Laurence's feelings as he approaches the vault.

Friar is anticipating the scene he will find when he realizes Romeo had gotten there before him.

What does the friar want Juliet to do and why?

He wants her to go with him and then live with nuns because nuns take in widows and no one can know that she is really alive.

Why is the friar so anxious to leave the vault? How might his hasty departure reflect his state of mind?

He did not want to be caught and knew people would start coming soon.

Summarize how the feud between the two families determined the outcome of the relationship between Romeo and Juliet. Who else suffered as a result of this hostility between the families?

It resulted in both of their deaths. The parents were hurt and many of their children/other relatives because of all the fighting and all that happened with Romeo and Juliet

Why does the friar step forward to explain the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

He didn't want to be guilty of the incident.

How does the friar redeem himself at the end of his speech? What does Prince Escalus say that shows his reaction to the friar's words?

The nurse was a witness to prove that what Friar was claiming was true. Friar was not found guilty.

How does the outcome of the play relate to the friar's earlier observations about nature? Cite evidence from the friar's speech in Act II to support your response.

At the end, the families were no longer enemies, which was the reason why Friar had agreed to marry Romeo and Juliet and wanted from the very beginning.