Romeo and Juliet Exam Questions And Answers

in which town is the play set? In what country do you suppose this town exists? - Answer- Verona, Italy In the prologue, Shakespeare tells us our two title characters are going to kill themselves. In fact, many scholars say that knowing the deaths are coming actually improves the play. How could this be? Explain your thoughts. - Answer- knowing the deaths could improve the play because it shows that this story is out of the ordinary because it doesn't end happily ever after like other stories In Shakespeare times, biting your thumb was.... - Answer- an insult Is Benvolio a Montigue or a Capulet? - Answer- Montigue why doesn't lady Capulet want her husband to get involved in the fight? - Answer- because she doesn't want him to stir it up and get an enemy In Act 1.1, how has Romeo been spending his time lately (before Juliet)? - Answer- locked away in his room being moody How does Romeo plan to woo Rosaline? - Answer- with his kiss, charm, and looks Why doesn't Rosaline like Romeo? - Answer- because she doesn't want to give up her chastity what does Benvolio tell Romeo to do in order to forget about Rosaline? - Answer- to find someone else what "suit" does Paris bring to Capulet in Scene 2? - Answer- to be Juliet's husband how old Juliet? what are fathers thoughts about allowing her to marry - Answer- Juliet is almost 14 years old. Her father tells Paris to court her and that in the end it is Juliet's decision for marriage. why is Capulet servant upset about having been given a list of party guests to find? - Answer- he can't read why does Benvolio want to crash the party? Why does Romeo agree? - Answer- to find Romeo another girl. Romeo agrees so he can see Rosaline What does Romeo want to happen to his eyes if they find someone other then Rosaline desirable at the party? What does this show us about Romeo? - Answer- his eyes shoul