Romeo And Juliet Test (Characters)
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The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet.
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Queen Mab
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Juliet
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Rosaline
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The Nurse
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About This Quiz
This quiz focuses on key characters from Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet,' assessing understanding of their roles, actions, and symbolic meanings within the play. It is ideal for learners studying English Literature, enhancing comprehension of character dynamics and their contributions to the tragedy.
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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.
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Rosaline
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Friar Lawrence
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Benvolio
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The Nurse
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A. The NurseExplanation
The correct answer is The Nurse. The explanation is that The Nurse is described as a faithful confidante and loyal intermediary in Juliet's affair with Romeo. She provides a contrast with Juliet in terms of her view of love, which is earthy and sexual, while Juliet is idealistic and intense. The Nurse believes in love and wants Juliet to have a nice-looking husband, but she cannot comprehend the idea that Juliet would want to sacrifice herself for love. This description fits the given statement that The Nurse is a vulgar, long-winded, and sentimental character.Rate this question:
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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.
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Lady Montague
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Lady Capulet
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A. Lady CapuletExplanation
Lady Capulet is the correct answer because the given description matches her character. She is Juliet's mother, married young, and wants Juliet to marry Paris. She is portrayed as an ineffectual mother who relies on the Nurse for support. Lady Montague, on the other hand, is Romeo's mother and does not fit the given description.Rate this question:
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The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague.
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Benvolio
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Mercutio
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Romeo
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Peter
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A. RomeoExplanation
Romeo is the correct answer because in William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet," Romeo is the son and heir of the Montague family. He is the main protagonist and the romantic lead of the story. Benvolio is Romeo's cousin and friend, Mercutio is Romeo's close friend, and Peter is a minor character who serves as a comedic relief. However, none of them are the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague except for Romeo.Rate this question:
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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.
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Rosaline
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Juliet
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The Nurse
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Queen Mab
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A. RosalineExplanation
Romeo's infatuation with Rosaline is mentioned in the beginning of the play, indicating that she is the woman he is initially attracted to. Although she never appears onstage, other characters describe her as beautiful and someone who has chosen to remain chaste. This suggests that Romeo's love for Rosaline is unrequited and serves as a contrast to his later love for Juliet.Rate this question:
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Fairy Queen who rides through the night on her tiny wagon bringing dreams to sleepers.One of the most noteworthy aspects of she 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).
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Queen Mab
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Juliet
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The Nurse
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Rosaline
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A. Queen MabExplanation
The correct answer is Queen Mab. The passage describes the Fairy Queen who rides through the night on her tiny wagon bringing dreams to sleepers. It is mentioned that the dreams she brings generally confirm the vices of the dreamers. The passage also highlights that Mercutio's description of Queen Mab is complete nonsense, but vivid and colorful. This aligns with the character of Queen Mab, who is a fictional character from English folklore and is often associated with whimsical and fantastical elements.Rate this question:
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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.
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Lord Montague
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Lord Capulet
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A. Lord CapuletExplanation
Lord Capulet is the correct answer because the description provided matches his character traits and role in the story. He is the patriarch of the Capulet family, Juliet's father, and the husband of Lady Capulet. He is shown to truly love his daughter, although he may not fully understand her thoughts and feelings. He believes that a good match with Paris is what is best for Juliet. Additionally, the description mentions that he is often prudent and commands respect and propriety, but can become angry when these are lacking.Rate this question:
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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).
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Juliet
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The Nurse
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Lady Capulet
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Lady Montague
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A. Lady MontagueExplanation
Lady Montague is the correct answer because she is the wife of Montague and is concerned about her son's happiness in Act I, Scene I. She later dies, overwhelmed with grief, when her son is banished from Verona. This is explained by Montague in Act V, Scene III, Line 211, where he states that the grief of his son's exile has caused her death.Rate this question:
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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 presumptuous toward her, acting as if they are already married.
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John
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Tybalt
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Paris
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Lawrence
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A. ParisExplanation
Paris is the correct answer because he is described as a kinsman of the Prince and the suitor of Juliet most preferred by Capulet. It is mentioned that Capulet has promised him he can marry Juliet, and after this promise, Paris starts behaving presumptuously towards her, acting as if they are already married.Rate this question:
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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.
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Paris
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Tybalt
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Benvolio
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Mercutio
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A. TybaltExplanation
Tybalt is the correct answer because the description provided matches his character traits. He is Juliet's cousin on her mother's side and is known for being vain, fashionable, and highly conscious of etiquette. When his pride is hurt, he becomes aggressive and violent, often resorting to drawing his sword. His swordsmanship skills make him feared by others. Additionally, he has a deep hatred for the Montague family.Rate this question:
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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.
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Friar Tybalt
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Friar John
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Friar Lawrence
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Queen Mab
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A. Friar LawrenceExplanation
Friar Lawrence is the correct answer because he is described as a Franciscan friar who is a friend to both Romeo and Juliet. He is kind, civic-minded, and a proponent of moderation. He secretly marries the two lovers in hopes of bringing peace to Verona. Additionally, he is knowledgeable in the use of potions and herbs, which suggests his expertise in medicinal and mystical practices.Rate this question:
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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.
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Paris
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Benvolio
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Tybalt
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Peter
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A. BenvolioExplanation
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 genuine efforts to defuse violent scenes in public places. Although Mercutio accuses him of having a nasty temper in private, Benvolio spends most of the play trying to help Romeo get over his infatuation with Rosaline and later supports him in his love for Juliet.Rate this question:
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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
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Lord Capulet
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Lord Montague
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Benvolio
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Tybalt
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A. Lord MontagueExplanation
Lord Montague is the correct answer because he is Romeo's father and the patriarch of the Montague clan. He is shown to be concerned about Romeo's melancholy at the beginning of the play.Rate this question:
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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.
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Friar John
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Peter
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Paris
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Romeo
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A. PeterExplanation
Peter is the correct answer because he is the Capulet servant who invites guests to Capulet's feast and escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo. The description of him being illiterate and a bad singer also matches with Peter. Friar John is a different character who is responsible for delivering a crucial message to Romeo but fails to do so. Paris is a nobleman and suitor of Juliet, while Romeo is one of the main protagonists in the play.Rate this question:
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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.
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Friar John
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Friar Tybalt
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Friar Lawrence
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Friar Paris
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A. Friar JohnExplanation
Friar John is the correct answer because he is the Franciscan friar who is supposed to deliver the news of Juliet's false death to Romeo in Mantua. However, he is unable to do so because he is held up in a quarantined house, preventing the message from reaching Romeo.Rate this question:
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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.
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Balthasar
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Escalus
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Peter
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Friar Lawrence
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A. BalthasarExplanation
Balthasar is the correct answer because he is described as a servant to Romeo who witnesses Romeo's final moments at the churchyard. He also supports Friar Laurence's explanation of events to Escalus, the Prince of Verona. This suggests that Balthasar has first-hand knowledge of what happened to Romeo and is able to provide important information to Escalus.Rate this question:
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In Romeo and Juliet, what symbolic role does the apothecary play in the tragic events of the play?
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He represents the dangers of forbidden love and impulsive actions.
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He embodies the societal forces that keep Romeo and Juliet apart.
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He symbolizes the desperation and despair that lead to the play's tragic ending.
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He personifies the Friar's well-intentioned but ultimately flawed plan.
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A. He symbolizes the desperation and despair that lead to the play's tragic ending.Explanation
The apothecary, a poverty-stricken and desperate character, reluctantly sells Romeo the poison that ultimately leads to his death. This act highlights the desperation and despair that permeate the play's final act, as Romeo feels trapped and hopeless after believing Juliet to be dead. The apothecary's willingness to sell poison for financial gain also underscores the societal conditions that contribute to the tragic outcome.Rate this question:
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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.
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Lawrence
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Romeo
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Benvolio
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Mercutio
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A. MercutioExplanation
Mercutio is the correct answer because the given description perfectly matches his character in Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet. He is a close friend of Romeo and is known for his wit, imagination, and sharp tongue. He enjoys wordplay, particularly sexual innuendos, and has a disdain for pretentiousness and fashion. Mercutio often challenges Romeo's romanticized views of love and encourages him to see it as purely physical. Overall, Mercutio's vibrant personality and unique traits make him one of the most memorable characters in the play.Rate this question:
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