1.
Who does Romeo go to the party to see at the beginning of the play?
Correct Answer
A. Rosaline
Explanation
Romeo goes to the party to see Rosaline at the beginning of the play. This is evident from the text as Romeo is shown to be infatuated with Rosaline and talks about her beauty and his unrequited love for her. He attends the party hoping to catch a glimpse of her and perhaps win her affection. However, his encounter with Juliet at the party changes everything and he falls in love with her instead.
2.
Who supplies Juliet with the potion?
Correct Answer
A. Friar Lawrence
Explanation
Friar Lawrence supplies Juliet with the potion. In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Friar Lawrence plays a crucial role in the tragic events that unfold. When Juliet is faced with the prospect of marrying Paris against her will, she seeks the Friar's help. He concocts a plan for her to take a sleeping potion that will make her appear dead, allowing her to escape the marriage and reunite with Romeo. This plan ultimately leads to the tragic deaths of both Romeo and Juliet.
3.
When does the story take place?
Correct Answer
A. 1300's
Explanation
The story takes place in the 1300's.
4.
Where does this play take place?
Correct Answer
B. Verona
Explanation
This play takes place in Verona, as indicated by the answer. The question is asking for the location where the play is set, and Verona is the correct answer.
5.
Which of Romeo's friends does Tybalt kill?
Correct Answer
B. Mercutio
Explanation
Tybalt kills Mercutio. This is a significant event in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." Mercutio is Romeo's close friend and is known for his wit and loyalty. His death serves as a turning point in the play, leading to a series of tragic events. Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, kills Mercutio in a duel, which then leads Romeo to seek revenge and ultimately results in the tragic end of both Romeo and Juliet.
6.
Who does Romeo kill?
Correct Answer(s)
A. Paris
B. Tybalt
Explanation
Romeo kills both Paris and Tybalt in the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. Paris is killed by Romeo in a duel outside Juliet's tomb, while Tybalt is killed by Romeo in a street fight after Tybalt kills Mercutio, Romeo's friend. Juliet is not killed by Romeo, as she takes a sleeping potion to fake her death.
7.
How old are Romeo and Juliet?
Correct Answer
A. 17/13
Explanation
Romeo is 17 years old and Juliet is 13 years old. This is stated in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet". The play revolves around the love story of these two young characters, and their ages are crucial to the plot as it highlights the theme of forbidden love and the societal expectations of the time.
8.
Juliet is a Montague.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The statement "Juliet is a Montague" is false. Juliet is actually a Capulet, not a Montague. In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet belongs to the Capulet family while Romeo is a Montague.
9.
What was the name of Shakespeare's main theater?
Correct Answer
C. The Globe
Explanation
The correct answer is The Globe. The Globe was the main theater where Shakespeare's plays were performed. It was located in London and was built in 1599. The theater was associated with Shakespeare's acting company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men, and later the King's Men. It was a round, open-air theater with a thatched roof and could hold up to 3,000 spectators. The Globe became the most famous theater of its time and is closely associated with Shakespeare's works.
10.
Who does Juliet's father sign a contract for her to marry?
Correct Answer
A. Paris
Explanation
Juliet's father signs a contract for her to marry Paris. This is evident from the context of the question, where the question specifically asks about the person whom Juliet's father signs a contract for her to marry. The other options, Benvolio, Mercutio, and Tybalt, are not relevant to the question and do not have any connection to Juliet's marriage. Therefore, the correct answer is Paris.
11.
What is Romeo's punishment for murder?
Correct Answer
A. Banishment
Explanation
Romeo's punishment for murder is banishment. This means that he is forced to leave his home and live in exile as a consequence of his actions. Banishment is a severe punishment, as it separates Romeo from his loved ones and the life he knows. It serves as a form of punishment and also as a deterrent for others, sending a message that such actions will not be tolerated within the community.
12.
An example of dramatic irony would be...
Correct Answer
C. Romeo's friends fighting with Tybalt without knowing that there was a marriage and now they are related.
Explanation
This scenario is an example of dramatic irony because the audience is aware of the marriage between Romeo and Juliet, while Romeo's friends are not. This creates tension and suspense as the audience knows that the two families are now connected through marriage, but the characters are unaware of this fact. The audience is left waiting for the moment when the truth is revealed and the characters discover the irony of their situation.