Question 1

5.1-2 Why is Romeo happy when we first see him in Mantua?

Accepted Answer

He had a dream about Juliet.

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His banishment has been lifted.

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He has received news of the Friar's plan.

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He just got a letter from Juliet.

Question 2

5.1-2 What news does Balthasar bring to Romeo?

Accepted Answer

Juliet is dead.

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Juliet married Paris.

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Mercutio is still alive.

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Benvolio killed himself.

Question 3

5.1-2 What does Romeo plan to do after hearing Balthasar's news?

Accepted Answer

Kill himself in Juliet's tomb

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Ask Friar Lawrence to hide him

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Stay in Mantua forever

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Take vengeance on Paris

Question 4

5.1-2 Why didn't Friar John deliver the letter?

Accepted Answer

He was stuck in a quarantine house.

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He felt it wasn't safe to leave Verona.

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He planned on delivering the news verbally.

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He didn't want to aid in a deception.

Question 5

5.1-2 What does Friar Lawrence plan to do with Juliet?

Accepted Answer

Take her back to his cell

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Give her over to Paris

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Return her to her parents

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Deliver her to Mantua himself

Question 6

5.3 Why does Paris fight Romeo?

Accepted Answer

He blames Romeo for Juliet's death.

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He is only defending himself from Romeo.

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He wants to avenge Tybalt.

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He has always hated all Montagues.

Question 7

5.3 What is the last thing Romeo does before he dies?

Accepted Answer

He kisses Juliet.

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He curses fate.

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He cries out in fear.

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He prays for his soul.

Question 8

5.3 Why does Friar Lawrence leave Juliet alone in the tomb?

Accepted Answer

He is afraid of being discovered there.

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He leaves to avenge Paris.

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He cannot bear to see Romeo's body.

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He wants her to be alone when she dies.

Question 9

5.3 How does Juliet first try to kill herself?

Accepted Answer

By kissing Romeo's poisoned lips

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By slitting her wrists with Paris's sword

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By hanging herself with Romeo's cloak

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By leaping from the top of her tomb

Question 10

5.3 How do Lord Capulet and Lord Montague react to the deaths of their children?

Accepted Answer

They agree to end their feud.

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They want to punish Friar Lawrence.

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They blame one another.

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They both die of grief.

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