Romeo and Juliet Test Study Guide

Benvolio - Answer- He explains the circumstances of Tybalt's death Capulet - Answer- He gives a feast to introduce Juliet to bachelors Friar Laurence - Answer- He agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet Juliet - Answer- Both Paris and Romeo want to marry her Lady Capulet - Answer- She wants the Prince to execute Romeo Mercutio - Answer- He is slain by Tybalt Montague - Answer- Romeo's father Nurse - Answer- Juliet's servant and mentor Lady Montague - Answer- She dies grieving for her son, Romeo Paris - Answer- Capulet's favored suitor for Juliet Prince - Answer- He sends Romeo into exile Romeo - Answer- He kills himself when he thinks Juliet is dead Tybalt - Answer- Romeo kills him to avenge his friend's death Rosaline - Answer- She refused Romeo's love and caused his depression Why Romeo is so sad in the beginning of the play - Answer- The girl he loves does not want to get married. Why Romeo says "Oh, dear account! My life is my foe's debt"? - Answer- His love for Juliet has brought him out of his depression. Since she is a Capulet, he owes his enemy for his new happiness. Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet? - Answer- He hopes that it will help to end the feud between the families. What punishment did the Prince give Romeo for fighting? - Answer- Exile Romeo's slaying of Tybalt put Juliet in an awkward position. What did she decide to do? - Answer- To weep for Romeo's banishment