1.
Servant to Romeo, he witnesses the final moments of Romeo's life at the churchyard from a hiding place. He later backs up Friar Laurence's explanation of events to Escalus, Prince of Verona.
Correct Answer
A. Balthasar
Explanation
Balthasar is the correct answer because he is the servant to Romeo who witnesses Romeo's final moments at the churchyard. He hides and observes the events unfold. Later, he supports Friar Laurence's explanation of the events to Escalus, the Prince of Verona.
2.
The Prince of Verona, his continued annoyance with the ongoing feud between the Capulet and Montague families leads him to warn both families that further fighting between the two will be punished by death. Escalus is also responsible for banishing Romeo from Verona after Romeo killed Tybalt, an act of mercy on the Prince's part. At the end of the play when both Romeo and Juliet are dead, Escalus tells the two grieving families they are largely to blame for this tragedy in addition to his own lack of intervention to stop the Capulet / Montague feud... (Lines 281-295)
Correct Answer
B. Escalus
Explanation
Escalus is the correct answer because he is the Prince of Verona and holds the power to enforce laws and maintain order in the city. He becomes annoyed with the ongoing feud between the Capulet and Montague families and warns them that further fighting will be punished by death. He also banishes Romeo from Verona after Romeo kills Tybalt, showing that he exercises mercy and justice. At the end of the play, Escalus acknowledges that the families are largely to blame for the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, along with his own lack of intervention to stop the feud.
3.
Romeo’s father, the patriarch of the Montague clan, and bitter enemy of Capulet. At the beginning of the play, he is chiefly concerned about Romeo’s melancholy
Correct Answer
B. Lord Montague
Explanation
Lord Montague is the correct answer because he is Romeo's father and the patriarch of the Montague clan. He is also described as a bitter enemy of the Capulet family. In the beginning of the play, Lord Montague is primarily concerned about Romeo's melancholy, showing his care for his son's well-being.
4.
The wife of Montague, she worries about her son's happiness in Act I, Scene I. Later she dies, grief-stricken that her son was banished from Verona. "Grief of my son's exile hath stopp'd her breath" Montague later explains (Act V, Scene III, Line 211).
Correct Answer
D. Lady Montague
Explanation
Lady Montague is the correct answer because the given information states that she is the wife of Montague and she worries about her son's happiness in Act I, Scene I. It is also mentioned that she dies, grief-stricken that her son was banished from Verona, which is confirmed by Montague's explanation in Act V, Scene III, Line 211.
5.
The patriarch of the Capulet family, father of Juliet, husband of Lady Capulet, and enemy, for unexplained reasons, of Montague. He truly loves his daughter, though he is not well acquainted with Juliet’s thoughts or feelings, and seems to think that what is best for her is a “good” match with Paris. Often prudent, he commands respect and propriety, but he is liable to fly into a rage when either is lacking.
Correct Answer
B. Lord Capulet
Explanation
The correct answer is Lord Capulet because the description given matches his character traits. He is the patriarch of the Capulet family, the father of Juliet, and the husband of Lady Capulet. He is also portrayed as an enemy of the Montague family, although the reasons for their feud are not explained. Despite his love for Juliet, he is not well acquainted with her thoughts or feelings and believes that a good match with Paris is what is best for her. He is often prudent and commands respect, but can become angry when respect and propriety are lacking.
6.
Juliet’s mother, Capulet’s wife. A woman who herself married young (by her own estimation she gave birth to Juliet at close to the age of fourteen), she is eager to see her daughter marry Paris. She is an ineffectual mother, relying on the Nurse for moral and pragmatic support.
Correct Answer
B. Lady Capulet
Explanation
Lady Capulet is the correct answer because the passage provides information about her character and her role in the story. She is Juliet's mother and Capulet's wife. The passage describes her as someone who got married at a young age and is now eager to see her daughter marry Paris. It also mentions that she is an ineffectual mother who relies on the Nurse for support. Therefore, based on the given information, Lady Capulet is the most fitting answer.
7.
The woman who breast-fed Juliet when she was a baby and has cared for Juliet her entire life. A vulgar, long-winded, and sentimental character.
Faithful confidante and loyal intermediary in Juliet’s affair with Romeo. She provides a contrast with Juliet, given that her view of love is earthy and sexual, whereas Juliet is idealistic and intense.
Believes in love and wants Juliet to have a nice-looking husband, but the idea that Juliet would want to sacrifice herself for love is incomprehensible to her.
Correct Answer
D. The Nurse
Explanation
The correct answer is The Nurse.
8.
A Capulet servant who invites guests to Capulet’s feast and escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo. He is illiterate, and a bad singer.
Correct Answer
B. Peter
Explanation
Peter is the correct answer because he is a Capulet servant who invites guests to Capulet's feast and escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo. Additionally, he is described as illiterate and a bad singer. Friar John is a different character who is responsible for delivering a message to Romeo but fails to do so. Paris is a character who is interested in marrying Juliet, and Romeo is one of the main protagonists in the play.
9.
A Franciscan friar, friend to both Romeo and Juliet. Kind, civic-minded, a proponent of moderation, and always ready with a plan, He secretly marries the impassioned lovers in hopes that the union might eventually bring peace to Verona. As well as being a Catholic holy man, He is also an expert in the use of seemingly mystical potions and herbs.
Correct Answer
C. Friar Lawrence
Explanation
Friar Lawrence is the correct answer because he is the Franciscan friar who is a friend to both Romeo and Juliet. He is described as kind, civic-minded, and a proponent of moderation. He secretly marries Romeo and Juliet in the hopes that their union might bring peace to Verona. Additionally, he is knowledgeable about potions and herbs, which he uses in his plan to help Juliet fake her death.
10.
A Franciscan friar charged with taking the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo in Mantua. He is held up in a quarantined house, and the message never reaches Romeo.
Correct Answer
A. Friar John
Explanation
Friar John is the correct answer because he is the Franciscan friar who is responsible for delivering the news of Juliet's false death to Romeo in Mantua. However, he is unable to fulfill this task as he is held up in a quarantined house, preventing the message from reaching Romeo.
11.
A kinsman to the Prince, and Romeo’s close friend. One of the most extraordinary characters in all of Shakespeare’s plays, he overflows with imagination, wit, and, at times, a strange, biting satire and brooding fervor. He loves wordplay, especially sexual double entendres. He can be quite hotheaded, and hates people who are affected, pretentious, or obsessed with the latest fashions. He finds Romeo’s romanticized ideas about love tiresome and tries to convince Romeo to view love as a simple matter of sexual appetite.
Correct Answer
D. Mercutio
Explanation
Mercutio is the correct answer because the description provided matches his character traits in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." Mercutio is Romeo's close friend and a kinsman to the Prince. He is known for his wit, imagination, and sarcastic humor. He often engages in wordplay, particularly with sexual innuendos. Mercutio is also shown to be hot-headed and dislikes people who are pretentious or obsessed with fashion. Additionally, he challenges Romeo's romanticized ideas about love and encourages him to view it in a more physical and straightforward manner.
12.
Montague’s nephew, Romeo’s cousin, and thoughtful friend, he makes a genuine effort to defuse violent scenes in public places, though Mercutio accuses him of having a nasty temper in private. He spends most of the play trying to help Romeo get his mind off Rosaline, even after Romeo has fallen in love with Juliet.
Correct Answer
B. Benvolio
Explanation
Benvolio is the correct answer because he is described as Montague's nephew, Romeo's cousin, and a thoughtful friend. He is known for his efforts to defuse violent scenes in public places and for trying to help Romeo move on from his love for Rosaline. These characteristics align with the description given in the question.
13.
The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague.
Correct Answer
C. Romeo
Explanation
Romeo is the correct answer because he is the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. Benvolio is Romeo's cousin, Mercutio is Romeo's friend, and Peter is a servant. Therefore, Romeo is the only option that fits the given description.
14.
The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet.
Correct Answer
B. Juliet
Explanation
Juliet is the correct answer because she is the daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet. In William Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet is a young girl from the Capulet family who falls in love with Romeo, a member of the rival Montague family. Her relationship with Romeo leads to a series of tragic events and ultimately their untimely deaths. Juliet's character is central to the play and her role as the daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet is significant in shaping the story's conflict and outcome.
15.
A kinsman of the Prince, and the suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet. Once Capulet has promised him he can marry Juliet, he behaves very presumptuously toward her, acting as if they are already married.
Correct Answer
C. Paris
Explanation
Paris is the correct answer because he is described as a kinsman of the Prince and a suitor of Juliet who is preferred by Capulet. Capulet has promised Paris that he can marry Juliet, and as a result, Paris behaves presumptuously towards her, acting as if they are already married.
16.
A Capulet, Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Vain, fashionable, supremely aware of courtesy and the lack of it, he becomes aggressive, violent, and quick to draw his sword when he feels his pride has been injured. Once drawn, his sword is something to be feared. He loathes Montagues.
Correct Answer
B. Tybalt
Explanation
Tybalt is the correct answer because the description provided matches his character traits and actions in the play "Romeo and Juliet". He is a cousin of Juliet and is known for being vain, fashionable, and highly conscious of social etiquette. When he feels that his pride has been hurt, he becomes aggressive and violent, often resorting to drawing his sword. His reputation for being skilled with a sword makes him feared by others. Additionally, Tybalt despises the Montague family, which aligns with the statement that he loathes Montagues.
17.
The woman with whom Romeo is infatuated at the beginning of the play. She never appears onstage, but it is said by other characters that she is very beautiful and has sworn to live a life of chastity.
Correct Answer
A. Rosaline
Explanation
Rosaline is the correct answer because she is the woman whom Romeo is infatuated with at the beginning of the play. Although she never appears onstage, other characters mention her beauty and her vow to live a chaste life. This infatuation with Rosaline sets the stage for Romeo's later love for Juliet and the ensuing events of the play.
18.
Fairy Queen who rides through the night on her tiny wagon bringing dreams to sleepers. One of the most noteworthy aspects of the ride is that the dreams she brings generally do not bring out the best sides of the dreamers, but instead serve to confirm them in whatever vices they are addicted to—for example, greed, violence, or lust. Another important aspect of Mercutio’s description of her is that it is complete nonsense, albeit vivid and highly colorful. Nobody believes in a fairy pulled about by “a small grey-coated gnat” whipped with a cricket’s bone (1.4.65).
Correct Answer
A. Queen Mab
Explanation
The correct answer is Queen Mab. The passage describes the character of Queen Mab, who is a fairy queen that rides through the night on her tiny wagon bringing dreams to sleepers. The passage also mentions that the dreams she brings generally confirm the vices of the dreamers. Additionally, it states that Mercutio's description of Queen Mab is complete nonsense, but vivid and colorful. Based on these details, it can be inferred that Queen Mab is the correct answer.