One word questions and answers of the play "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare.

 One word questions and answers of the play  "Romeo and Juliet" by Shakespeare

1.Who is Romeo?

Ø  Romeo is the son of Lord and Lady Montague and one of the two main protagonists.

2. Who is Juliet?

Ø  Juliet is the daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet and one of the two main protagonists.

 3. What is the primary conflict between the Montague and Capulet families?

Ø  The families are engaged in an ancient, bitter feud that results in public brawls and animosity.

 4.What is Prince Escalus's warning to the feuding families?

Ø  He warns that any further public disturbance will result in the death of the heads of the households.

 5.How do Romeo and Juliet first meet?

Ø  They meet at a masked feast hosted by the Capulets, where they instantly fall in love.

 6.Who is Rosaline?

Ø  Rosaline is the woman Romeo is initially lovesick over, who has vowed to remain chaste.

 7.What is the significance of the "balcony scene"?

Ø  It is where Romeo and Juliet express their profound love and secretly vow to marry, despite their families' feud.

 8. Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

Ø  He hopes that their marriage will reconcile the feuding Montague and Capulet families.

 9.Who is Mercutio?

Ø  Mercutio is Romeo's witty and cynical friend, and a kinsman to Prince Escalus.

 10. How does Mercutio die?

Ø  He is fatally stabbed by Tybalt during a street brawl, as Romeo attempts to intervene.

11. Who is Tybalt?

Ø  Tybalt is Juliet's hot-headed and aggressive cousin, who intensely hates the Montagues.

 12. Why does Romeo kill Tybalt?

Ø  Romeo kills Tybalt in a fit of rage to avenge Mercutio's death.

 13. What is Romeo's punishment for killing Tybalt?

Ø  Prince Escalus banishes Romeo from Verona instead of sentencing him to death.

14. How does Juliet react to Romeo's banishment?

Ø  She is utterly devastated, viewing his banishment as worse than death itself.

 15.Who is the Nurse to Juliet?

Ø  The Nurse is Juliet's loyal, loving, and often bawdy attendant and confidante since Juliet's infancy.

 16. What advice does the Nurse give Juliet after Romeo's banishment?

Ø  The Nurse advises Juliet to forget Romeo and marry Count Paris, deeply upsetting Juliet.

17. Who is Count Paris?

Ø  Count Paris is a wealthy kinsman to the Prince who wishes to marry Juliet.

 18.What is Friar Laurence's desperate plan to help Juliet avoid marrying Paris?

Ø  He devises a plan for Juliet to take a potion that will make her appear dead for 42 hours.

 19. What is Juliet's greatest fear before taking the potion?

Ø  She fears that the potion might not work, or that she will wake up too early and be trapped in the tomb.

 20. How does Romeo learn of Juliet's "death"?

Ø  Romeo's servant, Balthasar, mistakenly informs him that Juliet is dead.

 21. Why does Friar John fail to deliver the crucial letter to Romeo?

Ø  He is quarantined in a house suspected of plague, preventing him from delivering the message.

 

 22. What does Romeo buy from the Apothecary?

Ø  He buys a potent, fast-acting poison so he can die by Juliet's side.

 23. Who does Romeo encounter and kill at Juliet's tomb?

Ø  He encounters and kills Count Paris, who is also visiting the tomb to mourn Juliet.

 24.How does Romeo die?

Ø  He drinks the poison he bought from the apothecary, dying beside Juliet's seemingly lifeless body.

25. How does Juliet die?

Ø  Upon waking to find Romeo dead, she stabs herself with his dagger.

 26. What is the outcome of the feud between the Montagues and Capulets at the play's end?

Ø  The families reconcile in their shared grief, vowing to end their feud and erect golden statues of their children.

 27. Who delivers the opening prologue?

Ø  The Chorus delivers the opening prologue, foreshadowing the tragic events.

 28. What kind of party does Lord Capulet host?

Ø  He hosts a traditional Capulet feast with masks and dancing.

 29. What does Tybalt call Romeo when he sees him at the feast?

Ø  Tybalt calls Romeo a "villain" and wants to fight him.

 30. How do Romeo and Juliet first realize they are from rival families?

Ø  They ask the Nurse about each other's identities after their first kiss.

 31. What celestial body is Juliet compared to in the balcony scene?

Ø  Juliet is compared to the sun by Romeo in the balcony scene.

 32. What time does Juliet send the Nurse to meet Romeo?

Ø  Juliet sends the Nurse at nine o'clock in the morning.

 33. What is the Friar's occupation, besides being a priest?

Ø  He is skilled in the use of herbs and plants, acting as a kind of apothecary.

 34. What item does the Nurse bring to Romeo from Juliet in Friar Laurence's cell?

Ø  The Nurse brings Romeo a ring from Juliet.

 35. How long is the potion supposed to make Juliet sleep?

Ø  The potion is supposed to make Juliet sleep for forty-two hours.

 

36. Who informs Lord Capulet that Juliet is "dead"?

Ø  The Nurse discovers and announces Juliet's apparent death.

 37. What is the Capulets' initial reaction to Juliet's "death"?

Ø  They are filled with profound grief and lamentation.

 38. What does Romeo dream of before Balthasar brings news?

Ø  He dreams that Juliet finds him dead and revives him with her kisses.

 39. What is Balthasar's role in the tragic miscommunication?

Ø  He mistakenly tells Romeo that Juliet is truly dead, prompting Romeo's return.

 40. Why does the Apothecary initially refuse to sell Romeo poison?

Ø  Selling poison is illegal in Mantua and punishable by death.

 41. What forces the Apothecary to sell the poison?

Ø  Romeo offers him a large sum of money, appealing to his poverty.

 42. What does Paris wish for as he is dying?

Ø  Paris wishes to be laid next to Juliet in the tomb.

 43. Who explains the full story of Romeo and Juliet's love and death to the Prince?

Ø  Friar Laurence explains the entire tragic sequence of events.

 44. What do the Capulets and Montagues promise to do for their children?

Ø  They promise to erect golden statues in their children's memory.

 45. What common theme in the play involves a sense of unavoidable destiny?

Ø  The theme of fate or "star-crossed" lovers runs throughout the play.

 46. What literary device is heavily used when the audience knows more than the characters?

Ø  Dramatic irony is heavily used throughout the play.

 47. What imagery is often associated with Romeo and Juliet's love?

Ø  Light and dark imagery is often associated with their love.

 48. What is the primary emotion that drives the family feud?

Ø  The primary emotion driving the feud is hatred.

 49. What is the primary emotion that drives Romeo and Juliet's actions?

Ø  Intense love is the primary emotion driving their actions.

 

50. What is the final tragic consequence of the families' hatred?

Ø  The deaths of their beloved children are the final consequence.

 51. Who tries to break up the initial street fight?

Ø  Benvolio initially tries to break up the street fight.

 52. Who escorts the Nurse when she meets Romeo in Act 2?

Ø  Her servant Peter escorts the Nurse.

 53. What is Romeo's mood when he first appears in the play?

Ø  He is melancholic and lovesick over Rosaline.

 54. What does Lord Capulet do when Juliet first refuses to marry Paris?

Ø  He flies into a rage and threatens to disown her.

 55. Who delivers the "Queen Mab" speech?

Ø  Mercutio delivers the "Queen Mab" speech.

 56. What is the main reason Mercutio fights Tybalt?

Ø  He fights Tybalt because he sees Romeo's refusal to fight as dishonorable.

 57. Where does Romeo go after his banishment?

Ø  He goes to Mantua after his banishment.

 58. What does Juliet use to kill herself?

Ø  Juliet uses Romeo's dagger to kill herself.

 59. Who else is found dead in the tomb besides Romeo and Juliet?

Ø  Count Paris is also found dead in the tomb.

 60. What is the Prince's final judgment at the end of the play?

Ø  He states that the families' hate has killed their joys with love.

 61. What profession does Friar Laurence have in addition to being a friar?

Ø  He is also an expert in herbs and medicinal plants.

 62. What is the term for a character who highlights another's traits by contrast?

Ø  A foil is a character who highlights another's traits by contrast.

 63. What poetic form do Romeo and Juliet use in their first dialogue?

Ø  They use the sonnet form in their first dialogue.

64. What item does Romeo send to Juliet for him to visit her room?

Ø  Romeo sends a rope ladder to Juliet.

 65. Who is the first person to find Juliet "dead" in her bed?

Ø  The Nurse is the first person to find Juliet "dead."

 66. What does Lord Montague offer to build for Juliet at the play's end?

Ø  He offers to build a pure gold statue for Juliet.

 67. What is the literary term for hints of future events?

Ø  Foreshadowing is the literary term for hints of future events.

 68. What celestial bodies do the lovers frequently compare themselves to?

Ø  They frequently compare themselves to stars and the sun.

 69. What physical gesture signifies the reconciliation of the families?

Ø  Lord Capulet and Lord Montague shake hands, signifying their reconciliation.

 70. What emotion does Romeo feel after killing Tybalt?

Ø  Romeo feels immediate remorse and despair after killing Tybalt.

 71. How many days pass from Romeo and Juliet's first meeting to their deaths?

Ø  Four days pass from their first meeting to their deaths.

 72. What type of bird do Romeo and Juliet argue about at dawn?

Ø  They argue about whether it is a nightingale or a lark.

 73. Who is Lord Capulet's relative who also attends the feast?

Ø  An old cousin of Capulet also attends the feast.

 74. What is the Nurse's full name, hinted at in the play?

Ø  Her full name is Angelica.

 75. What is the last word spoken in the entire play?

Ø  The last word spoken is "Romeo."

 76. What does Romeo initially believe Rosaline's rejection signifies?

Ø  He believes her rejection signifies endless sorrow.

 77. What is Tybalt's primary motivation for fighting Romeo?

Ø  His primary motivation is to uphold his family's honor against a Montague.

78. Who delivers the news of the Prince's decree about banishment to Romeo?

Ø  Friar Laurence delivers the news of the banishment to Romeo.

 79. What is Juliet's age when the play begins?

Ø  Juliet is thirteen when the play begins.

 80. What specific crime is the Apothecary committing by selling poison?

Ø  He is committing a capital crime by selling poison.

 81. Who is the first to arrive at Juliet's tomb on the tragic night?

Ø  Count Paris is the first to arrive at Juliet's tomb.

 82. What is the general mood of Verona at the play's conclusion?

Ø  The mood is somber and reflective due to the tragedy.

 83. What is the name of Romeo's servant who delivers the false news?

Ø  Balthasar is the servant who delivers the false news.

 84. What is the Friar's reaction when he discovers Romeo and Paris dead in the tomb?

Ø  He is horrified and filled with dread.

 85. What is Romeo's final act before drinking the poison?

Ø  He delivers a monologue expressing his eternal love for Juliet.

 86. What does the Prince say has been "scourged" upon the families?

Ø  He says a "scourge is laid upon your hate."

 87. What physical act marks the families' final truce?

Ø  They shake hands and promise memorial statues.

 88. What does Mercutio call Romeo's love sickness?

Ø  He calls it a "dreamer."

 89. Whom does Juliet say is her only enemy?

Ø  She says her only enemy is Romeo's name.

 90. What is the purpose of the Chorus in Shakespearean plays?

Ø  The Chorus provides exposition and summarizes the plot.

 91. What is the setting for the majority of the play?

Ø  The setting is Verona, Italy.

 92. What causes Lady Montague to die?

Ø  She dies of grief over Romeo's banishment.

 93. What is the immediate effect of Mercutio's death on Romeo?

Ø  It immediately fills Romeo with a desire for vengeance.

 94. What does Lord Capulet compare Juliet to when she refuses to marry Paris?

Ø  He calls her "unworthy" and "disobedient wretch."

 95. What is the dramatic purpose of the wedding feast preparation scene (Act 4, Scene 4)?

Ø  It heightens the dramatic irony, as the audience knows Juliet is planning her feigned death.

 96. What is the final outcome for Friar Laurence?

Ø  He is forgiven by the Prince for his role in the tragedy.

 97. What specific instruction does Romeo give Balthasar at the tomb?

Ø  He instructs Balthasar not to interrupt him or return.

 98. What emotion does Romeo feel when he sees Juliet's supposedly dead body?

Ø  He feels profound grief and adoration.

 99. What physical action does Juliet perform to confirm Romeo's death?

Ø  She sees the empty poison cup in his hand.

 100. What is the play's central warning about unchecked hatred?

Ø  Unchecked hatred leads to devastating consequences.

 101. Who asks to be buried next to Juliet?

Ø  Count Paris asks to be buried next to Juliet.