romeo and juliet test

how much time passes between the moment Romeo and Juliet meet to the time of their marriage? Do you think it is too soon? why or why not?

10-20 hours has past since they met. I personally think that this is too soon given they don't really know each other yet.

Why does Capulet think it will be easy for Montague and him to keep the peace?

Because they have the same punishment and are older/more mature now

what is Benvolio advice to Romeo at the beginning of the story?

Benvolio advice is to look for other girls and move on.

what do Benvolio and Mercutio say has arrived at the Montagues house Romeo? What does it mean? What is the reaction?

Benvolio and Mercutio say that a letter for a challenge has arrived and that Romeo will take on the challenge.

does Benvolio tell the truth about the fighting? What is lady Capulet's reaction?

Benvolio tells the truth about the fight. Lady Capulet is very upset.

What does Mercutio say about dreams?

He says dreams are not indicative of real life

Why does Friar Lawrence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

He thinks it will end the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets.

What does Romeo think of Juliet the first time he sees her?

He thinks she is the most beautiful girl in the world

What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?

He threatens to kill them if they are caught fighting again

Why was Friar John unable to deliver the letter to Romeo?

He was quarantined

explain Juliet's speech about the significance of names what does she want Romeo to do and how does he react to this?

Julia explains that a rose would still be a rose even if it was called something else. she advises that Romeo should change his name and he agrees to it if it means he can be with her.

when nurse says he's dead who is she referring to? what does Juliet think? Why is this an example of dramatic irony?

Julia thinks that Romeo is dead but he isn't. Nurse means that Tybalt is dead. this is dramatic irony because the audience knows that Romeo isn't dead but Julia thinks he is.

when lady Capulet asks Juliet how she feels about the marriage, what is Juliet's answer?

Juliet does not want to get married

what doubts does Juliet have about friar Lawrence?

Juliet doesn't trust him, and he may have poison potion.

what other fears does Juliet have as she prepares to drink the vial?

Juliet fears that she will wake up before Romeo comes and she might suffocate

when Juliet finds out Romeo is a Montague, how does her response foreshadow the ending?

Juliet says that her grave is likely to be her wedding bed which foreshadows her death.

why does Juliet think banishment is worse than death?

Juliet thinks that banishment is worse than death because knowing that Romeo is still out there and that they can't be together is worse than death.

Who brings up that idea of marriage and confession of love? What is your reaction to this quick proposal?

Juliet wants him to confess his love for her, and Juliet brings up the idea of marriage. this is surprising because they only met that day.

what about Juliet's appearance should've told Romeo she wasn't dead?

Juliet's cheeks were flushed and she wasn't as pale as a corpse would be.

why is lady Capulet mad at Juliet? How does her insult foreshadow Juliet's death?

Lady Capulet is Mad because Juliet would rather marry Romeo a villain then Paris. she states "I would fool be married to her grave" which foreshadows her death because she dies for Romeo.

What does Lady Capulet want to do to romeo? How does Juliet respond?

Lady Capulet says that she wants to poison Romeo. Juliet agrees because she doesn't want to seem suspicious.

what is Lady Capulet's opinion on Paris? how does she want Juliet to react?

Lady Capulet wants Juliet to marry Paris, and Juliet doesn't know if she will like him.

What is the nurse's advice to Juliet? what does Juliet threaten to do?

Marry Paris and forget Romeo, juliet threatens to kill herself.

how does Mercutio describe Tybalt? what does this say about Tybalt personality?

Mercutio describes Tybalt as a tough fighter.

how does Mercutio describe Queen Mab? What does she do and why she important?

Mercutio describes this mysterious fairy as someone who makes people dream of unattainable things.

what does Mercutio mean by "a plate o' both your houses" ? Why is this important?

Mercutio means to curse both of their families for dragging him into this. It is important because he isn't even related to Romeo, but he still wanted to protect him. also this foreshadows the deaths of romeo and juliet

why does Mercutio decide to fight to tybalt? What happens in their fight?

Mercutio wants to protect Romeo, and someone needs to fight. Tybalt stabs Mercutio.

what does Montague share about Lady Montague when he arrives at the tomb?

Montague states that lady Montague was dead from grief.

What does Paris ask about Capulet? What is Capulet's first answer?

Paris ask Capulet if you can marry Juliet, but Capulet says to wait a while because she's only 14.

what is Paris asking for Lawrence to do?

Paris is asking Lawrence to be there on Thursday when Paris wants to marry Juliet.

how does Paris react to Juliet's death?

Paris is very upset because they were about to get married.

does it appear that Romeo and Juliet have any concerns about their marriage? Do you think they are making the correct decision? Why or why not?

Romeo and Juliet don't appear to have concerns or doubts about their marriage. I personally wouldn't jump into a marriage that fast being that young.

how does Romeo act when he first meets up with Tybalt? why does Romeo refuse to fight Tybalt?

Romeo doesn't wanna fight with anyone especially with Juliet's family.

How do Benvolio and Montague describe the way Romeo has been acting? What does this tell us about Romeo's character?

Romeo has been secretive and has been crying and hiding in the woods.

what causes Romeo to want to fight Tybalt? What is the result of the fight?

Romeo is really angry because tybalt killed Mercutio. romeo kills tybalt

what is Romeo's mood at the end of scene 4 act 1?

Romeo is worried about what could happen at the party and he foreshadows his own death.

How did Romeo get to Juliet's house? Why is she concerned for him?

Romeo jumped the wall of the house and she's scared because he will be killed if someone finds him.

What does Romeo do to Paris? How does Romeo feel about what he did?

Romeo kills Paris and Romeo feels bad so he lays him with Juliet in the tomb.

How does their conversation end? What is their plan for the next day?

Romeo leaves and they have a plan to get married the next day.

what two reasons does Romeo give Balthazar to leave him alone at the tomb?

Romeo says he needs to give her a ring and he wants to see her.

why does Romeo try to stab himself? What does friar Lawrence say to stop him?

Romeo try to sell himself because he thinks that death is better than banishment at this point. Friar Lawrence says that Tim out wanted to kill him and said Romeo killed Tybalt. He says that he should be happy to be alive when he easily could've been killed.

What is the name of the woman Romeo loves?

Rosaline

Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?

Sampson, Abram, Gregory, Benvolio, Tybalt

why did Shakespeare write Romeo and Juliet's first conversation as a sonnet? How does the structure of a sonnet add meaning to their interaction?

Shakespeare writes this as a sonnet because they are finally meeting and it indicates that they are in love.

why does Juliet soliloquy contain so much "night" imagery?

She is anticipating to see Romeo at night.

what does nurses monologue tell us about her character and her relationship with Juliet?

The nurse has been with Juliet since she was born and they have a very strong bond.

what punishment does the prince give to Romeo? Why this punishment?

The prince exiles Romeo. he feels that this is fair to both families.

How does the Prince react to Romeo's letter?

The prince says that Friar lawrence is telling the truth and that the feud needs to stop because so many people have died

What do Romeo and Benvolio decide to do?

They decide to attend the party

What does Friar Lawrence mean when he says to Romeo, "Young men's love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes"?

Young men don't look for hearts and personality they look for beauty.

why is Romeo sad in the first scene?

because he is in love with rosaline and she doesn't feel the same way

why does Benvolio suggest he and mercutio return home?

because it is hot outside, and they would probably start a fight with the capulets if they ran into them.

Why does Paris say that Capulet went to their wedding to be rushed.

because of Juliet is very sad over Tybalt death and they need something happy.

how does Capulet's mind change as they talk more? What does he tell Paris?

capulet mind changes after Paris convinces him to let him get to know Juliet and Capulet invites him to a party.

What does Capulet threaten to do to Juliet? is he too harsh in his punishment?

capulet threatens to disown her. This is too harsh of a punishment because even though she loves someone else they shouldn't be that harsh on her.

Why is there so much light and dark imagery in Romeo and Juliet's conversation?

do you light and dark imagery represents life and death. This Is because it was their last conversation when they were both alive.

describe the conversation between Romeo and Friar Lawrence before Julia's arrival. What are the Friar's concerns? What is Romeo's response?

friar Lawrence explains that Romeo needs to treat Juliet well so friar doesn't regret their marriage. Romeo agrees with him and says that he will treat her well as long as he gets to be hers.

describe friar Lawrences plan for Juliet in 3 to 5 sentences?

friar Lawrence plan is for Julia to drink a potion to make it look like she killed her self but she goes into deep sleep. Romeo will wake her up and then they will run away together.

what does friar Lawrence plan to solve this? how is Friar Lawrence feeling?

friar Lawrence plans to go to Juliet and wake her up himself and keep her in his cell.

Explain friar Lawrence is retelling of the events. Is he taking blame for what occurred?

friar Lawrence retells the events about their marriage and he takes the blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

what does Romeo think of his punishment? What does friar Lawrence think?

friar Lawrence thinks that banishment is better than death but Romeo thinks the opposite.

what does friar suggest Juliet to do after he finds her? Why does he have to leave without her?

friar Lawrence wants Juliet to become a nun and he was startled by the situation and he ran off because he was worried.

what does friar say to change the mood?

friar says not to worry because she is in heaven now.

When Romeo first sees Juliet, what does he compare her to what is the significance of this imagery?

he compares her to the sun and the significance is that the Moon as seen as pure in the sun is not.

Why does Paris think Romeo is at Juliet's tomb

he thinks he is there to commit yet another crime

What is friar Lawrence plan for romeo and juliet?

his plan is that Romeo can go see Juliet at one less time then Romeo will go to Mantua. friar Lawrence hopes to get the prince to pardon in Romeo could come back.

Describe the interaction between Juliet and Paris. Why is it awkward?

it is awkward because Juliet doesn't love Paris.

why is it so dangerous for Romeo to be at Juliet's house now?

it is dangerous for me to be at Julia's house because someone can easily find him and kill him at any time and Lady Capulet is about to come in to Juliet's room to talk to her about Paris.

what will Juliet do with the potion doesn't work ?

juliet says that if the potion doesn't work she is going to kill her self.

what is Mercutio's view of Benvolio when it comes to quarreling?

mercutio tells Benvolio that he would fight with anyone even without a reason.

is Romeo upset to learn that Paris wants to marry Juliet?

no he is not upset

What information does the nurse give Romeo? What is Romeo afraid of?

nurse says that Julia is sad that she doesn't get to see Romeo, and that she's weeping in her room romeo is afraid that Juliet thinks he's a murderer.

what information is the nurse to carry to Juliet from Romeo? what else is Romeo arranging to be delivered to the capulet's house? why?

nurses saying that what time are they meeting up with Friar Lawrence. Romeo is arranging the rope ladder to be delivered to the Capulet's house. He tries to pay nurse but she doesn't take the money.

Who tries to break up the fighting?

prince

how does Juliet feel about the plan does she agree to it?

she agrees to do the plan?

what does Juliet believe about fate? who or what does she think controls her life?

she believes that faith controls her life. She also wants fate to be "fickle"

why does Juliet describe Romeo in Oxymorrons when she finds out what he did?

she describes Romeo an oxymorons because she doesn't know how to see him as a murderer and as her husband.

what does Juliet say to get the nurse and her mother to leave her alone for the night?

she says that she needs to pray while nursing her mother should prep for the wedding.

how does Juliet feel about the plan? Does she agree to it.

she takes the vile and agrees to the plan

how does the nurse attempt to wake Juliet?

she talks about Paris and the wedding.

Juliet is quite desperate at this point. What is she trying to do?

she threatens to kill herself

What do you notice about the rhyme scheme nearly every time Friar speaks? What does this say about his character?

the rhyme scheme that Friar speaks in couplets. this indicates that his character is talking about love and life. it also suggests that he is wise.

how does Capulet and Lady Capulet react to Juliet's "death?" is this surprising considering how poorly they treated her and act 3?

they are very upset by Juliet's death. they didn't see it this coming.

what are some other possible solutions at this point to Romeo and Juliet's situation?

they could both run away, or they could ask for their parents to get over their differences.

How does Mercutio (and his friends) treat the Nurse? what is her reaction

they make fun of her, but she jokes around with them.

how do the families intend to honor the memories of their children?

they want to make gold statues of them

how does this scene serve as a turning point for the rest of the play? What do you predict will happen next based on the events of this scene?

this serves as a turning point of the play because the families are more angry at each other. I predict that Romeo will come back for Juliet.

what is Tybalt reaction to seeing Romeo? Why does Capulet stop him?

tybalt wants to kill him but Capulet stops him because he doesn't want the violence.

What causes Capulet to lose his temper? How does Juliet react?

when Juliet does not except Capulets blessing for Paris and Juliet getting married, Capulet gets upset. Julia is thankful that they found Paris for her, but she doesn't want to marry him.