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What does Romeo say about love in Act 1, Scene 5?

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‘If I profane with my unworthiest hand.’

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In which scene does Juliet declare, ‘My only love sprung from my only hate’?

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Act 1, Scene 5

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Complete the quote by Romeo: ‘But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun.’

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‘Arise, fair sun, and kill the envious moon.’

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What does Juliet say about her love for Romeo in Act 2, Scene 2?

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‘O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?’

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Fill in the blank: ‘Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow.’ Who said this?

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Juliet

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What is Mercutio’s famous quote about dreams?

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‘Dreams are the children of an idle brain.’

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True or False: Tybalt refers to Romeo as a ‘villain’ in Act 1.

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True

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to in Act 2, Scene 2?

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The sun

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What does Lady Capulet say about Paris in Act 1, Scene 3?

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‘He’s a flower, in faith, a very flower.’

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Complete the quote by Romeo: ‘With love’s light wings did I o’er-perch these walls; for stony limits cannot hold love out.’

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‘And what love can do that dares love attempt.’

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What does Juliet say when she learns Romeo is a Montague?

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‘My only love sprung from my only hate!’

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Who says, ‘A plague o’ both your houses!’?

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Mercutio

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In which act does Romeo exclaim, ‘I am fortune’s fool’?

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Act 3

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What does Tybalt call Romeo when he confronts him?

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‘Thou art a villain.’

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True or False: Juliet willingly agrees to marry Paris in Act 3.

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False

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What advice does Friar Laurence give Romeo about love?

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‘Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.’

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What does Romeo say when he first sees Juliet?

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‘If I profane with my unworthiest hand.’

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What does Lady Capulet say to Juliet about Paris in Act 1, Scene 3?

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‘I think he is very handsome.’

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Complete the quote: ‘O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear.’ Who is Romeo speaking about?

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Juliet

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Who warns Romeo about the dangers of love?

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Mercutio

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In Act 3, what does Juliet say about Romeo’s banishment?

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‘O serpent heart, hid with a flowering face!’

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What does Tybalt say when he sees Romeo at the Capulet feast?

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‘This, by his voice, should be a Montague.’

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Fill in the blank: ‘I’ll not be myself, unless I have ____.’

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Romeo

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What does Romeo declare about Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2?

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‘She is the fairies’ midwife.’

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Who says, 'I have no joy in this contract tonight'?
Romeo
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True or False: Juliet's Nurse supports her relationship with Romeo.
True
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What does Lord Capulet say to Paris regarding Juliet's age?
'She hath not seen the change of fourteen years.'
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Complete the quote: 'Love goes toward love, like schoolboys from their books; But love from love, toward school with heavy looks.' Who is speaking?
Romeo
29
What does Juliet say about the name Montague?
'What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.'
30
Fill in the blank: 'O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant ____.' Who is Juliet speaking to?
moon; Romeo
31
What does Romeo say when he learns of Juliet's death?
'Well, Juliet, if thy wilt not be my wife, I’ll be thy grave.'
32
Who says, 'The more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.'?
Romeo
33
What does Lady Capulet say about love in Act 1, Scene 3?
'I'll have this knot knit up tomorrow.'
34
True or False: Mercutio is a serious character throughout the play.
False
35
What famous line does Juliet say when she takes the potion?
'Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?'
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What does Tybalt call Romeo when he sees him at the Capulet party?
'A villain.'
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Complete the quote: 'When I shall die, take him and cut him out in little stars.' Who is speaking?
Juliet
38
What does Romeo mean when he says, 'I have a soul of lead'?
'I feel heavy-hearted.'
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What phrase in 'Romeo and Juliet' refers to the concept of fate controlling the characters' lives?
Star-crossed lovers
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True or False: Romeo and Juliet believe that they are in control of their own destinies.
False
41
Fill in the blank: The prologue of 'Romeo and Juliet' states that the two lovers are doomed by _______.
fate
42
Which character first mentions the idea of fate in the play?
Romeo
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What does Juliet say that implies she feels fate is against them?
My only love sprung from my only hate!
44
Multiple Choice: What event does Romeo attribute to fate in Act 1, Scene 4?
His foreboding feeling before the Capulet party
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What does the quote 'I am fortune's fool' reveal about Romeo's perspective on fate?
He feels powerless against the forces of fate.
46
True or False: The deaths of Romeo and Juliet are seen as a result of their own choices, not fate.
False
47
Fill in the blank: The idea that fate is predetermined is a major theme in _______.
Romeo and Juliet
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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, I am fortune's fool!'?
She feels that fate has played a cruel trick on her.
49
In which act does Romeo say, 'I defy you, stars!'?
Act 5
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What does the quote 'These violent delights have violent ends' suggest about fate?
It implies that passionate actions can lead to tragic outcomes.
51
What literary device is used in the prologue to emphasize the theme of fate?
Foreshadowing
52
True or False: Juliet's decision to marry Romeo is entirely her own and not influenced by fate.
False
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Fill in the blank: The phrase 'star-crossed' suggests that Romeo and Juliet's love is influenced by _______.
the stars or fate
54
What does Friar Laurence mean when he says, 'Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.'?
He warns that hasty decisions can lead to disastrous consequences, hinting at fate.
55
What role does chance play in the unfolding of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
Chance events lead to the tragic outcomes.
56
Which quote illustrates the inevitability of fate in the play?
For never was a story of more woe than this of Juliet and her Romeo.
57
What does Romeo’s line 'I am not I' indicate about his feelings towards fate?
He feels disconnected from his identity due to the circumstances dictated by fate.
58
Fill in the blank: The concept of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet' often leads to _______ and tragedy.
miscommunication
59
What is the significance of the quote, 'All are punished'?
It reflects the idea that fate punishes not just the lovers but their families as well.
60
True or False: Fate is a theme that is resolved positively by the end of the play.
False
61
What does the quote 'A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life' imply about Romeo and Juliet's fate?
Their fate is predetermined and tragic.
62
Which character represents the idea of fate being against the couple?
The Nurse
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Fill in the blank: The idea of fate is often contrasted with the theme of _______ in the play.
free will
64
What does the quote 'The heavens do smile upon this holy act' suggest about fate?
It suggests that their union is favored by fate at that moment, but it is ironic.
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What is the outcome of Romeo's attempt to defy fate?
It leads to his and Juliet's deaths.
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Fill in the blank: The character _______ often reflects on the role of fate throughout the play.
Romeo
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True or False: The prologue serves as a foreshadowing device for the theme of fate.
True
68
What does Romeo mean by saying 'O, I am fortune's fool!'?
He feels that he is a victim of fate.
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How does Juliet’s line 'If he be married, my grave is like to be my wedding bed' reflect her views on fate?
It shows her belief that fate will determine her future.
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What does the quote 'Is it even so? Then I defy you, stars!' signify?
Romeo's rebellion against fate.
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Fill in the blank: The theme of fate in 'Romeo and Juliet' is intertwined with the concept of _______.
love
72
What does the quote 'This day's black fate on more days doth depend' imply?
That the events of one day will affect the future significantly.
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Multiple Choice: What does the phrase 'star-crossed' suggest about the lovers?
Their love is doomed from the start.
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What does the quote 'My fate is not my own' suggest about Romeo's character?
He feels trapped by fate.
75
True or False: Fate is portrayed as a positive force in 'Romeo and Juliet'.
False
76
What does the quote 'O, sweet Juliet, if thy love be honorable' signify about Romeo's view on fate?
He questions if their love can overcome the obstacles of fate.
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Fill in the blank: The tragic ending of 'Romeo and Juliet' serves as a commentary on the theme of _______.
fate
78
What does the quote 'Thus with a kiss I die' indicate about Romeo's acceptance of fate?
He accepts his tragic fate with resignation.
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How does the theme of fate influence the decisions made by the characters in the play?
It compels them to make choices that lead to their doom.
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Fill in the blank: The theme of fate is highlighted through the use of _______ in the dialogue.
foreshadowing
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What does Juliet mean when she states, 'My only love sprung from my only hate'?
Her love for Romeo, a Montague, is fated to be tragic.
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What does the quote 'The sun sets in the west' symbolize in relation to fate?
The inevitability of fate and the passage of time.

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