1.
Who told the families about Romeo and Juliet being married?
Correct Answer
C. Friar Laurence
Explanation
Friar Laurence is the correct answer because he is the one who performed the secret marriage ceremony for Romeo and Juliet. He is also the one who comes up with the plan for Juliet to fake her death in order to be with Romeo. Therefore, it makes sense that he would be the one to inform the families about their marriage.
2.
Who says: "For never was a story of more woe, then this of Juliet and her Romeo."?
Correct Answer
A. Prince
Explanation
The correct answer is Prince. In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, the Prince delivers this line in the final scene. He is referring to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet, emphasizing the immense sorrow and grief that their deaths have caused. The Prince's words highlight the magnitude of the tragedy and the impact it has had on the feuding families of Montague and Capulet.
3.
What does Romeo drink that kills him?
Correct Answer
B. Poison
Explanation
Romeo drinks poison, which ultimately leads to his death. This is a well-known event from Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." The tragic character Romeo mistakenly believes that Juliet is dead and decides to end his own life by consuming poison. This tragic act of consuming poison is a pivotal moment in the play, as it sets off a chain of events that ultimately leads to the untimely demise of both Romeo and Juliet.
4.
How does Juliet kill herself?
Correct Answer
D. A dagger
Explanation
Juliet kills herself using a dagger. This is a significant detail from Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet," where Juliet fakes her death by consuming a sleeping potion, causing her family to believe she is dead. However, when Romeo finds her lifeless body, he is devastated and decides to take his own life. In a tragic turn of events, Juliet wakes up to find Romeo dead and decides to end her own life with a dagger, ultimately leading to their untimely demise.
5.
Who does Romeo get the poison from?
Correct Answer
A. The apothecary
Explanation
Romeo gets the poison from the apothecary.
6.
Who says:
"Wilt thou provoke me? Then have at thee, boy!"?
Correct Answer
C. Romeo
Explanation
In the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Romeo says the line "Wilt thou provoke me? Then have at thee, boy!" This quote is spoken during a confrontation between Romeo and Paris. Paris provokes Romeo fight when he visits Juliet's tomb. They fight and Paris is killed.
7.
Who says:"O, I am slain! If thou be merciful, open the tomb, lay me with Juliet."?
Correct Answer
B. Paris
Explanation
Paris says "O, I am slain! If thou be merciful, open the tomb, lay me with Juliet." This occurs in Act 5, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. Paris is a nobleman and a suitor of Juliet. He comes to Juliet's tomb to mourn her death and encounters Romeo there. Paris mistakenly believes that Romeo is responsible for Juliet's death and engages in a fight with him. Paris is fatally wounded and before he dies, he asks Romeo to lay him with Juliet in the tomb.
8.
Who says:"Alack, alack, what blood is this which stains the stony entrance of this sepulcher?"
Correct Answer
A. Friar Laurence
Explanation
In Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet, Friar Laurence utters the line "Alack, alack, what blood is this which stains the stony entrance of this sepulcher?" This line is spoken when Friar Laurence discovers the bodies of Romeo and Juliet in the Capulet tomb. He expresses shock and sorrow at the tragic sight before him, emphasizing the blood that stains the entrance. Friar Laurence's reaction highlights the consequences of the feuding families' actions and the tragedy that has unfolded.
9.
Who says:"Romeo! O, pale! Who else? What, Paris too?"
Correct Answer
C. Friar Laurence
Explanation
In this quote, the speaker is expressing surprise and concern upon seeing Romeo. The use of exclamation marks and the mention of Paris suggests that the speaker is aware of the ongoing feud between the Capulets and Montagues. Based on the context, it can be inferred that Friar Laurence is the one speaking. As a close confidant of Romeo, he would be familiar with the situation and would express concern for Romeo's safety.
10.
Who says:"As rich shall Romeo's by his lady's lie---- poor sacrifices of our enmity!"?
Correct Answer
A. Capulet
Explanation
In this quote, Capulet is expressing his desire for Romeo to be as wealthy as his love for Juliet is strong. He believes that their love can bring an end to the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues. Capulet is acknowledging that their enmity has caused suffering and loss, and he hopes that Romeo and Juliet's love can be a sacrifice that brings peace between the families.