1.
Who spoke this line?“O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,/ That monthly changes in her circle orb,/ Lest that they love prove likewise variable.”
Correct Answer
C. Juliet
Explanation
Juliet spoke this line in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. In this quote, Juliet is expressing her fear that Romeo's love for her may be as fickle and changeable as the moon. She advises him not to swear his love by the moon because it is constantly changing its shape and position in the sky. This line highlights Juliet's deep and passionate love for Romeo, as well as her desire for their love to be steadfast and unwavering.
2.
Who spoke this line?“O, I am fortune's fool!”
Correct Answer
C. Romeo
Explanation
In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Romeo exclaims "O, I am fortune's fool!" after he kills Tybalt in a duel. This line signifies Romeo's realization that his impulsive actions have led to tragic consequences, and he feels powerless against the forces of fate. It reveals his despair and the sense of being controlled by external circumstances beyond his control.
3.
Who spoke this line?“In one respect I’ll thy assistant be;/ For this alliance may so happy prove/ To turn your households' rancor to pure love.”
Correct Answer
A. Friar Lawrence
Explanation
Friar Lawrence spoke this line. He is expressing his willingness to assist Romeo and Juliet in their secret marriage, hoping that it will bring an end to the ongoing feud between their families.
4.
Who spoke this line?"If ever you disturb our streets again/ Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Correct Answer
B. Prince
Explanation
The correct answer is Prince because in this line, the speaker is warning that if anyone disturbs the streets again, they will face consequences. This statement implies a position of authority and power, which is typically associated with a prince.
5.
Who spoke this line?"My child is but a stranger in the world./ She hath not seen the change of fourteen years."
Correct Answer
D. Lord Capulet
Explanation
In this line, the speaker is expressing concern about their child's youth and lack of experience in the world. This line is spoken by Lord Capulet, Juliet's father, in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. He is discussing his daughter's age and how she has not yet reached the age of 14. This line demonstrates Lord Capulet's protective nature towards his daughter and his desire to ensure her well-being.
6.
Who spoke this line?“A plague o' both your houses!”
Correct Answer
B. Mercutio
Explanation
In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Mercutio speaks the line "A plague o' both your houses!" This outburst occurs after Mercutio is fatally wounded in a duel between Romeo and Tybalt, and he curses both the Montague and Capulet families for their ongoing feud. Mercutio's words express his frustration and anger towards the senseless violence and the destructive consequences it has brought upon the two houses.
7.
Who spoke this line?“Ah, well-a-day! he's dead, he's dead, he's dead!/ We are undone, lady, we are undone!/ Alack the day! he's gone, he's kill'd, he's dead!”
Correct Answer
A. Nurse
Explanation
The correct answer is Nurse. This line is spoken by the Nurse in the play Romeo and Juliet. She is expressing grief and despair over the death of someone, most likely referring to Mercutio or Tybalt. The Nurse is known for her dramatic and emotional reactions, and this line showcases her lamentation over a tragic event.
8.
Who spoke this line?“Hang thee, young baggage! Disobedient wretch!/ I’ll tell thee what – get thee to church a’ Thursday/ Or never after look me in the face.”
Correct Answer
C. Capulet
Explanation
In this quote, the speaker is expressing anger and frustration towards someone. The use of the words "young baggage" and "disobedient wretch" suggests that the speaker is speaking to a younger person, possibly a family member. The line "get thee to church a' Thursday" indicates that the speaker is giving a command or ultimatum to the person, telling them to go to church on Thursday. The phrase "never after look me in the face" implies that the speaker will be very upset if the person does not obey their command. Based on these clues, the most likely speaker of this line is Capulet, who is known for his strong-willed and controlling nature.
9.
Who speaks this line?“Holy Saint Francis! What a change is here!”
Correct Answer
D. Friar Lawrence
Explanation
In this line, the speaker expresses surprise and astonishment at the transformation that has taken place. The exclamation "Holy Saint Francis!" suggests a sense of awe and amazement. Based on the context and the tone of the line, it is likely that Friar Lawrence is the one speaking. As a wise and knowledgeable character in Romeo and Juliet, it is plausible that he would react in such a manner to a significant change.
10.
Who spoke this line?“I fear, too early; for my mind misgives/ Some consequence yet hanging in the stars/ Shall bitterly begin his fearful date/ With these nights revels and expire the term/Of a despised life, closed in my breast, By some vile forfeit of untimely death.”
Correct Answer
D. Romeo
Explanation
Romeo spoke this line. In this quote, Romeo expresses his fear that attending the party will lead to some unfortunate consequences, possibly even his own death. He believes that the stars are foreshadowing a tragic fate that will begin with the revels of the night and ultimately end his despised life prematurely. This quote highlights Romeo's premonition and foreshadows the tragic events that unfold in the play.
11.
Who spoke this line?“What’s in a name?/ That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet/ So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called/ Retain that dear perfection which he owes/ Without that title”
Correct Answer
B. Juliet
Explanation
This line, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet", is spoken by Juliet. She is expressing her belief that a person's name is not important and does not define their true essence. She argues that if Romeo were not called Romeo, he would still be the same person she loves. This line reflects Juliet's deep love for Romeo and her willingness to overlook the societal barriers that their names create.
12.
Who spoke this line?“I will withdraw; but this intrusion shall,/ ‘Now seeming sweet, convert to bitt’rest gall.”
Correct Answer
B. Tybalt
Explanation
Tybalt spoke this line. He says that he will withdraw from the situation, but his intrusion will turn from appearing sweet to becoming the bitterest poison. This line reflects Tybalt's aggressive and vengeful nature, as he is willing to escalate the conflict and seek revenge.
13.
Who spoke this line?“There is no world without Verona’s walls, / But purgatory, torture, hell itself. / Hence banished is banished from the world, / And world’s exile is death. Then “banished”/Is death mistermed.”
Correct Answer
C. Romeo
Explanation
This line is spoken by Romeo. The quote reflects Romeo's despair and anguish after being banished from Verona. He believes that without Verona, his life is meaningless and compares his exile to death itself. This shows Romeo's intense love for Verona and his desperation to be with Juliet.
14.
Who speak this line?“I’ll look to like, if looking liking move;/ But no more deep will I endart mine eye/ Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.”
Correct Answer
D. Juliet
Explanation
In this line, the speaker expresses their willingness to appear interested and attracted to someone, but they will not go beyond what the other person allows. This line reflects Juliet's cautious approach to love and her understanding that her actions should be guided by the consent and agreement of the other person involved. This sentiment aligns with Juliet's character in Shakespeare's play, Romeo and Juliet, making her the most likely speaker of this line.
15.
Who spoke this line?“All things that we ordained festival/ turn from their office to black funeral--/ our instruments to melancholy bells/ Our wedding cheer to a sad burial feast;/ Our solemn hymns to sullen dirges change;/ Our burial flowers serve for a burial corse.”
Correct Answer
A. Capulet
Explanation
In this quote, the speaker is expressing their grief and sadness over the turn of events. They mention how everything that was once meant for celebration and joy has now become associated with death and sorrow. This sentiment aligns with Capulet's character in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, as he experiences a tragic loss and mourns the death of his daughter Juliet.
16.
Who spoke this line?“O happy dagger!”
Correct Answer
D. Juliet
Explanation
In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Juliet speaks the line "O happy dagger!" This line is spoken by Juliet in Act 5, Scene 3, when she discovers Romeo's lifeless body and decides to take her own life with Romeo's dagger. The line reflects Juliet's desperation and her belief that death will reunite her with Romeo, whom she loves deeply.
17.
Who spoke this line?“Indeed I never shall be satisfied/ with Romeo till I behold him- dead-.”
Correct Answer
A. Juliet
Explanation
In this line, the speaker expresses her strong desire to see Romeo dead. The use of the word "never" emphasizes her determination and suggests that she will not be content until this happens. The line is spoken with a sense of urgency and intensity, reflecting Juliet's passionate feelings towards Romeo. This statement is consistent with Juliet's character, as she is willing to go to extreme lengths for her love.
18.
What is the meaning of....“Indeed I never shall be satisfied/ with Romeo till I behold him- dead-.”
Correct Answer
B. She is hiding her love for Romeo with the "grief" of Tybalt's death.
Explanation
Juliet's statement "Indeed I never shall be satisfied/ with Romeo till I behold him- dead-" suggests that she is hiding her love for Romeo with the "grief" of Tybalt's death. This means that she is pretending to be upset about Tybalt's death in order to conceal her true feelings for Romeo. Juliet feels torn between her love for Romeo and her loyalty to her family, so she uses Tybalt's death as a cover to express her desire to see Romeo.
19.
Who spoke this line?“O mischief, thou art swift to enter the thoughts of desperate men!”
Correct Answer
D. Romeo
Explanation
In this line, the speaker is expressing their frustration and realization that mischief or trouble easily enters the minds of desperate individuals. The use of the word "thou" suggests that the speaker is addressing someone or something directly. Given the context and the theme of desperation in the play, it is most likely that Romeo is the one who spoke this line.
20.
Who spoke this line?“Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health”
Correct Answer
C. Romeo
Explanation
This line, "Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health," was spoken by Romeo. It is a part of Romeo's soliloquy in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." In this soliloquy, Romeo expresses his conflicting emotions and contradictory feelings towards love. The use of paradoxical imagery, such as "feather of lead" and "bright smoke," highlights Romeo's confusion and inner turmoil. This line showcases Romeo's poetic and passionate nature, as well as his struggle to make sense of his emotions.
21.
Who spoke this line?“Blistered by thy tongue/ For such a wish! He was not born to shame,/ upon his brow shame is ashamed to sit;/ For ‘tis a throne where honor may be crown'd/ sole monarch of the universal earth./ O, what a beast was I to chide at him!”
Correct Answer
D. Juliet
Explanation
In this line, the speaker is expressing regret for criticizing someone who is honorable and deserving of respect. The use of phrases like "blistered by thy tongue" and "what a beast was I to chide at him" suggests that the speaker is feeling guilty and remorseful. Based on the context and the emotional tone of the statement, it can be inferred that Juliet is the one speaking these lines.
22.
Who spoke this line?“Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?”
Correct Answer
A. Juliet
Explanation
In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Juliet speaks the line "Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?" This line is spoken by Juliet in the famous balcony scene, where she is expressing her love for Romeo despite the fact that he is a member of the rival Montague family. The word "wherefore" in this context means "why," and Juliet is questioning why Romeo has to be a Montague, as their families' feud prevents them from being together.
23.
Who spoke this line?“...thrice disturbed the quiet of our streets?”
Correct Answer
C. Prince
Explanation
The correct answer is Prince. In this line, the speaker is referring to someone who has caused trouble three times in the streets. Since the Prince is the authority figure in Verona and responsible for maintaining peace, it is likely that he would be the one speaking about disturbances in the streets.