Romeo And Juliet Flashcards
(40 cards)
What does Romeo mean when he says, ‘But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?’
He is comparing Juliet to the light of the sun, expressing his admiration for her beauty.
True or False: Juliet’s famous line ‘O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?’ is a plea for Romeo to come to her.
False. She is lamenting why he must be a Montague.
Fill in the blank: ‘A rose by any other name would smell as ______.’
sweet
What is the significance of the quote, ‘These violent delights have violent ends’?
It foreshadows the tragic outcome of Romeo and Juliet’s intense love.
Who says, ‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet’?
Juliet
Multiple Choice: Who provides comic relief in the play?
Mercutio
What is the context of the quote, ‘Parting is such sweet sorrow’?
Juliet says this to Romeo during their farewell after the party.
True or False: Romeo kills Tybalt out of self-defense.
False. He seeks revenge for Mercutio’s death.
Fill in the blank: ‘For I ne’er saw true beauty till this ______.’
night
What does Friar Laurence mean when he says, ‘Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.’?
He advises Romeo to take their relationship slowly to avoid trouble.
Who says, ‘I am no pilot; yet, wilt thou come aboard?’
Romeo
Multiple Choice: What does the Nurse call Juliet?
A flower
What does ‘O happy dagger!’ signify in the play?
Juliet’s acceptance of her fate and her decision to join Romeo in death.
True or False: The play is set in Venice.
False. It is set in Verona.
Fill in the blank: ‘Love goes toward love, as schoolboys from their ______.’
books
What does the quote ‘All the world’s a stage’ imply about life?
It suggests that life is performative and everyone plays a role.
Who is the first character to die in the play?
Mercutio
Multiple Choice: Who is Romeo’s first love before Juliet?
Rosaline
What is the context of the quote, ‘My only love sprung from my only hate!’?
Juliet realizes that Romeo is a Montague, her family’s enemy.
True or False: The Capulets and Montagues are at peace at the beginning of the play.
False. They are in a long-standing feud.
Fill in the blank: ‘Thus with a kiss I die.’ Who says this?
Romeo
What does the quote ‘I would not for the world they saw thee here’ signify?
Romeo is concerned about being seen with Juliet at the Capulet’s party.
Who says, ‘It is the east, and Juliet is the sun’?
Romeo
Multiple Choice: What event triggers the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets?
A street brawl
