Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

by

William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet: Act 5, Scene 3 Quiz 14 questions

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Why does Paris visit the Capulet crypt?
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To show his devotion to the Capulets
To make sure no one disturbs Juliet's rest
To scatter flowers and mourn Juliet's death
To confront Romeo about his actions
What does Paris demand from Romeo when he confronts him at the crypt?
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That Romeo apologize for his actions
That Romeo accompany him to the authorities
That Romeo help him lay flowers for Juliet
That Romeo leave the crypt immediately
What does Romeo do after realizing that Paris was supposed to marry Juliet?
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Challenges Paris's ghost to a duel in the afterlife
Leaves the crypt without entering
Steps over the body and enters the crypt
Lays Paris's body inside the Capulet crypt
What is one way the play uses dramatic irony to heighten the tension of its tragedy as Romeo prepares to take the poison he has brought?
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Romeo notices that Juliet looks as beautiful as she did when alive but the audience knows that she is alive
Romeo takes the poison while the audience knows that Friar Laurence, who knows the plan, is about to enter
Romeo takes the poison and dies at the exact same instant that Juliet wakes up
Romeo dies without ever realizing that Juliet refused to marry Paris
Why does Balthasar not want to accompany Friar Laurence into the crypt?
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He is too afraid of the dark
He is worried about getting in trouble himself
Romeo threatened to kill him if he entered
He does not want to see Juliet's body
What does Friar Laurence suggest for Juliet after waking her up?
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To stay and mourn Romeo
To reveal what has happened
To follow him and hide in a nunnery
To confront her family
What does Juliet ultimately use to end her life?
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The poison on Romeo's lips
The remaining poison in the vial
Romeo's dagger
Romeo's belt
How do Romeo and Juliet's deaths connect to the symbol of light and darkness that appear throughout the play?
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They die in the darkness of the crypt
Their love fails in the face of the darkness of outside obstacles
Their deaths reveal the darkness of the feud to their families
They choose the ultimate darkness of death as a way to be together
What does the chief watchman order his men to do after discovering the scene in the crypt?
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Get Prince Escalus, the Capulets, and the Montagues
Arrest Friar Laurence
Investigate the cause of death of Juliet, Romeo, and Paris
All of the above
What news does Montague share about Lady Montague when he arrives on the scene?
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She has died of grief
She is mourning for Romeo
She has left Verona to be with Romeo
She is trying to make peace with the Capulets
What is Friar Laurence's attitude towards his involvement in Romeo and Juliet's story?
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He believes he did the right thing
He is proud of his actions
He feels guilty for his role in the tragedy
He denies any responsibility
What does Prince Escalus conclude after reading Romeo's letter?
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It contradicts Friar Laurence's testimony
It confirms Friar Laurence's testimony
It reveals Romeo died by taking poison
It indicates Romeo hoped Juliet was still alive
What do Montague and Capulet decide to do to honor Romeo and Juliet?
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End their feud and become like brothers
Erect statues of each other's children
Create a monument for all the victims of their feud
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What does the ending of the play suggest about the potential for change in society?
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Society is unable to change, and tragic events will continue to occur
Society can change, but it may require significant tragedy or loss of life to expose its failings
Society can change only if individuals are willing to defy fate
Society will change when powerful figures like Prince Escalus decide to intervene and take action