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Who is the author of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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William Shakespeare

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What is the setting of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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Verona, Italy

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In which act do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

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Act 1

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What is the name of Romeo’s first love before Juliet?

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Rosaline

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True or False: Romeo is a Montague.

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True

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True or False: Juliet is a Capulet.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The feud between the Montagues and Capulets is primarily based on _____ .

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Hatred

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What does Romeo compare Juliet to when he first sees her?

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A rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear

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Who provides comic relief in the play?

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The Nurse

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What event does Romeo attend that leads to his meeting with Juliet?

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The Capulet’s masquerade ball

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What is the name of the prince who seeks to maintain peace in Verona?

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Prince Escalus

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What does Juliet’s father, Lord Capulet, initially want for her?

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To marry Paris

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What is the main theme of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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The destructive power of love and fate

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Who kills Mercutio?

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Tybalt

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What is the consequence of Romeo killing Tybalt?

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Romeo is banished from Verona

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What plan does Friar Laurence devise for Juliet?

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To fake her death using a potion

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Fill in the blank: Juliet wakes up from her potion-induced sleep in the _____ .

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Tomb

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What does Romeo do when he finds Juliet in the tomb?

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He drinks poison

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What does Juliet do after Romeo dies?

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She stabs herself with Romeo’s dagger

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How do the Montagues and Capulets react to the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?

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They reconcile and agree to end their feud

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Who is the character that serves as a messenger between Romeo and Juliet?

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Friar Laurence

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What literary device is used in the prologue of ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

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Sonnet

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What is the significance of the phrase ‘star-crossed lovers’?

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It suggests that their love is doomed by fate

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What does Juliet ask Romeo to do during the balcony scene?

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To deny his father and refuse his name

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Who is Paris?
A nobleman who wishes to marry Juliet
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What role does fate play in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
It drives the tragic events of the story
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What does the Nurse advise Juliet to do after Romeo is banished?
To marry Paris
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How does Tybalt die?
He is killed by Romeo in a duel
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What does Juliet's mother, Lady Capulet, want for her daughter?
To marry Paris
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What is the climax of the play?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
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Who tries to break up the fight between the servants in the opening scene?
Benvolio
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True or False: Romeo is initially happy about his banishment.
False
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What is the tone of the play's prologue?
Somber and foreboding
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What does Romeo mean when he says, 'These violent delights have violent ends'?
Intense love can lead to intense consequences
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What item does Juliet receive from Romeo as a token of love?
A ring
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Fill in the blank: The play is categorized as a _____ .
Tragedy
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Who is the last character to die in the play?
Juliet
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What role does fate play in the ending of the play?
It leads to the tragic deaths of the main characters
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What does Romeo say before he drinks the poison?
He expresses his love for Juliet one last time
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What does Juliet do to avoid marrying Paris?
She takes a potion to appear dead
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Who is the author of the quote, 'A rose by any other name would smell as sweet'?
Juliet
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What are the names of Romeo's closest friends?
Mercutio and Benvolio
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What does the Nurse initially think of Romeo?
She finds him handsome and charming
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What is the significance of the balcony scene?
It symbolizes the intimacy and challenges of their love
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Who provides the comic relief in the play?
The Nurse and Mercutio
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True or False: Juliet is 16 years old.
True
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What does Romeo claim is the cause of his sadness at the beginning of the play?
Unrequited love for Rosaline
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What advice does Benvolio give to Romeo about forgetting Rosaline?
To look at other women
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What type of literary work is 'Romeo and Juliet'?
A play
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What is the ultimate consequence of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets?
The deaths of Romeo and Juliet
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Who tries to intervene in the fight between Tybalt and Romeo?
Mercutio
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What does Juliet fear will happen when she takes the potion?
That it is actually poison and she will die
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What is the relationship between Romeo and Benvolio?
Cousins and close friends
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Who is the character that represents loyalty and friendship?
Benvolio
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What does the Nurse suggest Juliet do after Romeo's banishment?
To marry Paris
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What are Romeo's last words before he dies?
He calls Juliet his 'true love' and drinks the poison
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What does Juliet use to kill herself?
Romeo's dagger
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What does the Prince say at the end of the play?
He blames the families for the tragedy
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Where does the play 'Romeo and Juliet' take place?
Verona, Italy
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What is the main conflict in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
The feud between the Montagues and Capulets
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What does Tybalt call Romeo when he first sees him at the Capulet party?
A villain
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What does Romeo say when he first sees Juliet?
He calls her a rich jewel
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What does Juliet mean when she says, 'O, swear not by the moon'?
She wants Romeo to swear by something constant
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What do Romeo and Juliet's deaths ultimately symbolize?
The senselessness of their families' feud
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How does Juliet react to the news of Tybalt's death?
She is initially torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family
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What role does the Nurse play in Juliet's life?
She is Juliet's confidante and caretaker
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What is the significance of the character of Mercutio?
He represents the theme of love and friendship contrasted with violence
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What does Romeo do after he is banished from Verona?
He hides in Mantua
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What is the outcome of the duel between Tybalt and Romeo?
Tybalt is killed
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What warning does the Prince give to the Montagues and Capulets?
That further fighting will result in death
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What is the purpose of the prologue in 'Romeo and Juliet'?
To introduce the story and foreshadow the tragedy
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True or False: The play ends with the Montagues and Capulets reconciling.
True
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What does Juliet's family plan for her after Tybalt's death?
To marry her to Paris
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What does Romeo compare Juliet's beauty to?
The brightness of a star
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What does Juliet fear most about her impending marriage to Paris?
That she will not love him
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Who does Romeo kill in revenge for Mercutio's death?
Tybalt
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What does the term 'star-crossed lovers' imply about Romeo and Juliet's relationship?
Their love is doomed from the start
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What does Romeo do when he hears of Juliet's death?
He buys poison to kill himself
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What is the final resolution of the play?
The families reconcile after the deaths of their children
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What role does fate play in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
It orchestrates the tragic events leading to their demise
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How does Juliet's character evolve throughout the play?
She grows from a naive girl to a determined woman
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What does Romeo say about love in the play?
That love is a powerful and often destructive force
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What do Romeo and Juliet's deaths symbolize for their families?
The futility of their feud
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How does the play 'Romeo and Juliet' end?
With the reconciliation of the Montagues and Capulets
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What is the significance of the Nurse's character in the play?
She represents the theme of loyalty and betrayal
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What does Romeo mean when he says, 'I am fortune's fool'?
He feels that fate has played a cruel joke on him
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What is the role of the Friar in the play?
He acts as a mentor and confidant to Romeo and Juliet
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Who is the last character to speak in the play?
Prince Escalus
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What does Juliet's willingness to take the potion say about her character?
It shows her bravery and determination to be with Romeo
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What does Romeo mean when he says, 'With love's light wings did I o'er-perch these walls'?
Love gave him the courage to overcome obstacles
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How does the play explore the theme of love versus hate?
It contrasts the passionate love of Romeo and Juliet with the violent hatred of their families
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What does the play suggest about the nature of fate?
That it is inescapable and can lead to tragic outcomes
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How does Juliet's relationship with her parents affect her decisions?
It creates conflict and drives her to seek independence
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What does the term 'tragic hero' mean in the context of Romeo?
A character whose flaws lead to their downfall
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What lesson can be learned from 'Romeo and Juliet'?
The importance of communication and understanding in relationships

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