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Romeo and Juliet Act 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town
exists? - ✔✔Verona; Italy
When Sampson says he will not "carry coals", what does he mean? What
literary technique is being used in this silly exchange between Sampson
and Gregory? - ✔✔He will not take insults; a pun
Complete this sentence: In Shakespearean times, biting your thumb was...
- ✔✔an insult
Is Benvolio a Montague or a Capulet? - ✔✔Montague
Why doesn't Lady Capulet want her husband to get involved in the fight? -
✔✔She thinks he is too old
How many times have the Capulets and Montagues had street fights
recently? - ✔✔3
How has Romeo been spending his days recently? - ✔✔locked in his room
being moody
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List three of the oxymorons Romeo uses to describe the conflict between
his family and the Capulets. Then, explain how the family feud is
oxymoronic in its nature. - ✔✔heavy lightness, sick health, feather of lead;
both families hate each other, but they are alike
Romeo is heartsick over a girl (it's not Juliet) who is not at all interested in
Romeo. Name three of the ineffective romantic strategies Romeo has used
in his attempt to woo this girl. - ✔✔sweet talk, lingering eye contact, gifts of
gold
Why doesn't this girl like Romeo? - ✔✔She wants to become a nun
What does Benvolio tell Romeo to do in order to forget the girl who doesn't
want him? - ✔✔Look at all the other beautiful women in Verona
What "suit" does Paris bring to Capulet in Scene 2? - ✔✔marriage
How old is Juliet? What are her father's thoughts about allowing her to
marry? - ✔✔13 years old; her father thinks that she is too young
Lord Capulet's willingness to allow Juliet to have a say in whom she
marries is pretty progressive, since most marriages for this social class at
the time would've been arranged by parents. Why, do you suppose,
Capulet is willing to take Juliet's feelings into consideration? - ✔✔Since
Juliet is an only child, she is spoiled rotten
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Why is the Capulet servant upset about having been given a list of party
guests to find? - ✔✔The servant is unable to read
Why does Benvolio want to crash the party? Why does Romeo agree? -
✔✔He wants Romeo to compare Rosaline to the other pretty girls; Romeo
agrees so he can be near Rosaline
What does Romeo want to happen to his eyes if they find someone other
than Rosaline desirable at the party? What does this show us about
Romeo? - ✔✔burn; It shows us that Romeo is very dark and passionate
In your own words, explain the Nurse's two stories about Juliet as a toddler.
- ✔✔there was an earthquake and Juliet fell on her face
Does Lady Capulet want Juliet to love Paris? - ✔✔Yes, she says Paris is a
gorgeous book and Juliet will be the cover
What is Juliet's reaction to her mother's request? What does this show us
about Juliet? - ✔✔She says she will think about marrying Paris; she is
obedient
According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she do?
- ✔✔Queen Mab is a Fairy who delivers babies and dreams
What does Romeo say about the value of dreams? - ✔✔Romeo thinks that
dreams hold the secret of fate
Romeo and Juliet Act 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
In which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town
exists? - ✔✔Verona; Italy
When Sampson says he will not "carry coals", what does he mean? What
literary technique is being used in this silly exchange between Sampson
and Gregory? - ✔✔He will not take insults; a pun
Complete this sentence: In Shakespearean times, biting your thumb was...
- ✔✔an insult
Is Benvolio a Montague or a Capulet? - ✔✔Montague
Why doesn't Lady Capulet want her husband to get involved in the fight? -
✔✔She thinks he is too old
How many times have the Capulets and Montagues had street fights
recently? - ✔✔3
How has Romeo been spending his days recently? - ✔✔locked in his room
being moody
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List three of the oxymorons Romeo uses to describe the conflict between
his family and the Capulets. Then, explain how the family feud is
oxymoronic in its nature. - ✔✔heavy lightness, sick health, feather of lead;
both families hate each other, but they are alike
Romeo is heartsick over a girl (it's not Juliet) who is not at all interested in
Romeo. Name three of the ineffective romantic strategies Romeo has used
in his attempt to woo this girl. - ✔✔sweet talk, lingering eye contact, gifts of
gold
Why doesn't this girl like Romeo? - ✔✔She wants to become a nun
What does Benvolio tell Romeo to do in order to forget the girl who doesn't
want him? - ✔✔Look at all the other beautiful women in Verona
What "suit" does Paris bring to Capulet in Scene 2? - ✔✔marriage
How old is Juliet? What are her father's thoughts about allowing her to
marry? - ✔✔13 years old; her father thinks that she is too young
Lord Capulet's willingness to allow Juliet to have a say in whom she
marries is pretty progressive, since most marriages for this social class at
the time would've been arranged by parents. Why, do you suppose,
Capulet is willing to take Juliet's feelings into consideration? - ✔✔Since
Juliet is an only child, she is spoiled rotten
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Why is the Capulet servant upset about having been given a list of party
guests to find? - ✔✔The servant is unable to read
Why does Benvolio want to crash the party? Why does Romeo agree? -
✔✔He wants Romeo to compare Rosaline to the other pretty girls; Romeo
agrees so he can be near Rosaline
What does Romeo want to happen to his eyes if they find someone other
than Rosaline desirable at the party? What does this show us about
Romeo? - ✔✔burn; It shows us that Romeo is very dark and passionate
In your own words, explain the Nurse's two stories about Juliet as a toddler.
- ✔✔there was an earthquake and Juliet fell on her face
Does Lady Capulet want Juliet to love Paris? - ✔✔Yes, she says Paris is a
gorgeous book and Juliet will be the cover
What is Juliet's reaction to her mother's request? What does this show us
about Juliet? - ✔✔She says she will think about marrying Paris; she is
obedient
According to Mercutio, who or what is Queen Mab, and what does she do?
- ✔✔Queen Mab is a Fairy who delivers babies and dreams
What does Romeo say about the value of dreams? - ✔✔Romeo thinks that
dreams hold the secret of fate
