Romeo & Juliet Quiz- Acts 1 To 4.1

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    The Friar agreed to marry Romeo and Juliet because he thought it might end the two families' fued

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This quiz assesses knowledge of Shakespeare's 'Romeo & Juliet' from Acts 1 to 4.1. It covers key characters, plot points, and critical dialogue, testing comprehension and engagement with one of literature's classic plays.

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  • 2. 

    Who dies first when the Capulets and Montagues meet in the market place?

    • Mercutio

    • Tybalt

    • Benvolio

    • Romeo

    Correct Answer
    A. Mercutio
    Explanation
    In Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Mercutio dies first when the Capulets and Montagues meet in the market place. He is a close friend of Romeo and gets involved in a heated argument with Tybalt, Juliet's cousin. As the fight escalates, Mercutio is fatally wounded by Tybalt. This event sets off a chain of tragic events leading to the ultimate demise of Romeo and Juliet.

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  • 3. 

    Tybalt is part of which family?

    • Capulet

    • Montague

    • The Prince's

    Correct Answer
    A. Capulet
    Explanation
    Tybalt is part of the Capulet family. This can be inferred from William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," where Tybalt is portrayed as Juliet's cousin and a member of the Capulet household. He is known for his hot temper and his intense hatred towards the Montague family.

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  • 4. 

    Name the speaker and context: Oh look, Methinks I see my cousin's ghost, Seeking out Romeo that did spit his body Upon a rapier's point. Stay, Tybalt, stay! Romeo, I come! This do I drink to thee!

    • Juliet before she drinks the potion

    • Juliet when she is left alone after finding out Tybalt is dead

    • Juliet when she takes a poison to die and not marry Paris

    • Mercutio after dying

    Correct Answer
    A. Juliet before she drinks the potion
  • 5. 

    Juliet is part of which family?

    • Montague

    • Capulet

    • Option 3

    • Option 4

    Correct Answer
    A. Capulet
    Explanation
    Juliet is part of the Capulet family.

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  • 6. 

    Where do Romeo and Juliet meet?

    • At the Montague's party

    • At the Capulet's party

    • In the forest as he mourns his relationship with Roselyn

    • In the marketplace

    Correct Answer
    A. At the Capulet's party
    Explanation
    Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulet's party. This is a significant event in the play as it is where they first lay eyes on each other and fall in love. The party serves as a catalyst for their forbidden love, as Romeo is a Montague and Juliet is a Capulet, and their families are bitter enemies. Their meeting at the Capulet's party sets the stage for the tragic events that unfold throughout the play.

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  • 7. 

    Who does Lord Capulet arrange for Juliet to marry?

    • Benvolio

    • Romeo

    • Paris

    • London

    Correct Answer
    A. Paris
    Explanation
    Lord Capulet arranges for Juliet to marry Paris.

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  • 8. 

    When the Friar first encounters Romeo at the start of the play, he assumes Romeo has been:

    • Upset by his mother

    • Reunited with Roselyn, he has no idea about Juliet

    • In an argument with Benvolio

    • He has killed Tybalt

    Correct Answer
    A. Reunited with Roselyn, he has no idea about Juliet
    Explanation
    The Friar assumes that Romeo has been reunited with Rosaline because he is unaware of Romeo's new love interest, Juliet. This assumption is based on the information available to the Friar at the start of the play, where Romeo was infatuated with Rosaline. Therefore, the Friar assumes that Romeo's current state of mind is due to his reunion with Rosaline, not knowing about his love for Juliet.

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  • 9. 

    To whom is Juliet speaking: "How can you be out of breath when you've got breath to tell me you're out of breath? The excuse you are making to delay is longer than the tale itself"

    • Romeo

    • The nurse

    • The Friar

    • Benvolio

    Correct Answer
    A. The nurse
    Explanation
    In this quote, Juliet is questioning how someone can be out of breath if they have enough breath to speak. She is criticizing the person for using a longer excuse to delay something than the actual story itself. Based on this, it can be inferred that Juliet is speaking to someone close to her, someone she feels comfortable enough to question and criticize. The most likely person she would speak to in this manner is the nurse, who is like a mother figure to her and with whom she has a close relationship.

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  • 10. 

    Farewell, God knows when we shall meet again I have a faint cold fear thrills through my veins That almost freezes up the heat of life. I'll call them back to comfort me... Who said this and when?

    • Juliet before she takes the potion

    • Romeo before he leaves for banishment

    • Mercutio, just as he realizes he's dying

    • Juliet, as she awaits her night of passion

    Correct Answer
    A. Juliet before she takes the potion
    Explanation
    In this quote, the speaker expresses a sense of uncertainty and fear about the future, suggesting that they may not see the person they are speaking to again. This aligns with Juliet's state of mind before she takes the potion, as she is preparing herself for a plan that involves faking her own death and potentially never seeing Romeo again. Therefore, the correct answer is Juliet before she takes the potion.

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  • 11. 

    Why does Lord Capulet call his daughter "baggage" and a "wretch"?

    • Because he finds out she has defied the family and married Romeo

    • Because she is sneaking around

    • Because she refuses to marry Paris

    • Because he caught her and Romeo in the bedroom

    Correct Answer
    A. Because she refuses to marry Paris
    Explanation
    Lord Capulet calls his daughter "baggage" and a "wretch" because she refuses to marry Paris. This shows his anger and disappointment towards her decision, as he had arranged the marriage for her. By using derogatory terms, Lord Capulet expresses his frustration and disapproval of her disobedience, highlighting the cultural expectations and the importance of family honor during that time period.

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  • 12. 

    Name the speaker: "Since things are as they are, I think you'd be best to marry Count Paris. Oh, he's a lovely gentlemen! Romeo's a dishcloth compared to him...I think this second marriage is very fortunate, because it's better than your first"

    • The Friar

    • The Nurse

    • Paris

    • Lady Capulet

    Correct Answer
    A. The Nurse
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Nurse. The speaker is suggesting that Juliet should marry Count Paris because he is a better match for her compared to Romeo. The mention of the second marriage being fortunate implies that the speaker is someone close to Juliet who knows about her previous marriage, which aligns with the Nurse's role as Juliet's confidante and caretaker.

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  • 13. 

    Name the speaker: "O, I have bought the mansion of love, But not possess'd it, and thought I am sold Not yet enjoy'd. So tedious is the day"

    • Romeo

    • Juliet

    • Roselyn

    • Mercutio

    Correct Answer
    A. Juliet
    Explanation
    This quote is from Juliet in Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet." She is expressing her frustration and impatience because she has married Romeo, but they have not yet consummated their marriage. She compares it to buying a mansion but not being able to possess or enjoy it. This quote reflects Juliet's longing for physical intimacy with Romeo and her desire to fully experience their love.

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  • 14. 

    Why does Juliet tell her father she will go seek forgiveness from the Friar, and marry Paris?

    • She wants his approval and realizes she was wrong

    • She thinks she can escape and leave with Romeo from the Friar's cell

    • She does not do this

    • She tricks him so that she can go to the friar and get a potion

    Correct Answer
    A. She tricks him so that she can go to the friar and get a potion
    Explanation
    Juliet tells her father that she will go seek forgiveness from the Friar and marry Paris as a trick to deceive him. Her true intention is to go to the friar and obtain a potion that will make her appear dead. This plan is part of her desperate attempt to avoid marrying Paris and reunite with Romeo. By tricking her father, Juliet hopes to gain the freedom to be with her true love.

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  • 15. 

    In Act 3, who was the most eager to fight the capulets?

    • Tybalt

    • Romeo

    • Mercutio

    • Benvolio

    Correct Answer
    A. Mercutio
    Explanation
    Mercutio was the most eager to fight the Capulets in Act 3. This can be seen in his aggressive and confrontational behavior towards Tybalt, a Capulet, during the street brawl. Mercutio's quick temper and desire for a fight ultimately lead to his own demise when he engages in a duel with Tybalt on Romeo's behalf. His eagerness to fight the Capulets showcases his loyalty to his friend Romeo and his willingness to defend their honor.

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  • 16. 

    Name the speaker: "Holy Saint Francis! Now here's a change! Have you so soon forsaken Rosaline, whom you loved so dearly?"

    • The Nurse

    • The Friar

    • Benvolio

    • Mercutio

    Correct Answer
    A. The Friar
    Explanation
    The speaker in the given quote is expressing surprise and disbelief at someone's quick change of affection. The mention of Rosaline indicates that the person being addressed had previously loved her deeply. The only character among the options who is known for his close relationship with Romeo and involvement in their secret marriage is Friar Lawrence. Therefore, the correct answer is the Friar.

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  • 17. 

    Name the speaker & who's being spoken to: "I do protest I never injured thee But love thee better than thou canst devise"

    • Juliet to Lord Montague

    • Romeo to Lord Capulet

    • Romeo to Tybalt

    • Romeo to Mercutio

    Correct Answer
    A. Romeo to Tybalt
    Explanation
    In this quote, Romeo is expressing his love and affection towards Tybalt. He is stating that he has never harmed Tybalt and loves him more than Tybalt can even imagine. This quote is from the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare.

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  • 18. 

    Name the speaker of the following quote & who's being spoken to: "I must up-fill this osier cage of ours With baleful weeds and precious-juiced flowers The earth that's nature's mother is her tomb"

    • Romeo is speaking to Benvolio

    • Tybalt is speaking to Juliet

    • The Friar is speaking to himself in his meadow

    • The Friar is speaking to the Nurse

    Correct Answer
    A. The Friar is speaking to himself in his meadow
    Explanation
    In this quote, the speaker is expressing his intention to gather both harmful weeds and valuable flowers in their wicker cage. The mention of the earth being both nature's mother and tomb suggests a sense of duality and the cycle of life and death. The fact that the speaker is speaking to himself in his meadow indicates that he is contemplating and reflecting on the natural world and its contradictions.

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  • 19. 

    Name the speaker and who's being spoken to: "Hold daughter, I do spy a kind of hope Which craves s desperate an execution As that is desperate which we would prevent. If, rather than marry County Paris Thou hast the strength of will to slay thyself, Then is it likely thou wilt undertake A thing like death to chide away this shame...

    • Lord Capulet to Juliet

    • Nurse to Juliet

    • Friar to Juliet

    • Romeo to Juliet

    Correct Answer
    A. Lord Capulet to Juliet
    Explanation
    Lord Capulet is speaking to Juliet.

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  • 20. 

    When does Romeo say the following quote: "This day's black fate on more days doth depend. This but begins the woe others must end. Oh, I am fortune's fool"

    • After he finds out Juliet is a Capulet, his bitter enemy

    • After Mercutio dies and he is responsible

    • As he leaves Romeo after their night of passion

    • After he kills Tybalt and is banished

    Correct Answer
    A. After he finds out Juliet is a Capulet, his bitter enemy
    Explanation
    After he finds out Juliet is a Capulet, his bitter enemy, Romeo says the quote "This day's black fate on more days doth depend. This but begins the woe others must end. Oh, I am fortune's fool." This quote reflects Romeo's realization that his love for Juliet has put him in a difficult and tragic situation. He understands that their families' feud will only bring more sorrow and that he is at the mercy of fate. This moment marks a turning point in the play, where Romeo's love for Juliet becomes intertwined with the tragic events that follow.

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