A quiz about Romeo and Juliet to test how well you understand the story by the points you got
0-1 points: Groundling
You’ve made a good start, but there is much for you to learn!
2-3 points: Noble
You’re well on your way, but there’s still a little room for improvement!
4-5 points: Gentry
Congratulations! You’re the cream of the crop.
1. Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?
A. Cecilia
B. Rosaline
C. Verona
D. Maria
2. How old is Juliet?
A. 13
B. 14
C. 24
D. 16
3. In the ‘balcony scene’ (Act 2 Scene 2), Juliet famously says “wherefore art thou Romeo?” What does this actually mean?
A. Why do you keep hanging around outside my window?
B. Oh why did you have to be Romeo – a Montague!
C. Where are you Romeo?
D. Why do you have such a silly name?
4. Why does Romeo end up killing Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt?
A. Tybalt killed Mercutio, Romeo’s best friend
B. Tybalt insults Romeo
C. Tybalt threatens to tell Juliet’s father she is married to Romeo
D. Romeo never liked Tybalt
5. How do the Montagues and Capulets agree to commemorate their children?
A. Build a statue of them
B. Bury their feud and become friends
C. Have a feast
D. Write a play about them
Answer:
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
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