Romeo and Juliet Quiz 2 Foundation

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1) When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he says:
So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows
Which statement about this quotation is correct?

a) The word ‘snowy’ shows that Juliet has melted Romeo’s heart

b) The word ‘dove’ rhymes with ‘love’ which demonstrates that Romeo has fallen in love with Juliet.

c) The word ‘trooping’ symbolises the fact that the Montagues are at war with the Capulets.

d) ‘A snowy dove’ suggests that the play takes place in winter, which is why Lord Capulet asked for fires to be lit at the ball.

e) The word ‘crows’ suggests that other women are dark and ugly to Romeo’s eyes.

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2) Which statement about Shakespearean tragedy is correct?

a) Shakespearean tragedies are more difficult to understand and read then comedies.

b) The tragic heroes begin the play with a high status and always end the play as low-status characters (like jesters, fools and clowns).

c) The death of the tragic hero always comes as a surprise. An audience has no idea that a terrible catastrophe is coming.

d) The tragic hero is active. They take actions in the play, and these actions usually lead to their deaths.

e) Shakespearean tragedies have no moments of humour.

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3) Here is a point and evidence about the passage where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time:
Romeo uses a religious metaphor to describe Juliet when he says that she is a ‘holy shrine’.
What is the best exploration of this quotation? (1)

a) The key word is ‘shrine’. This means that Romeo thinks Juliet is very bright and beautiful, which is why he is attracted to her.

b) In this metaphor, Juliet is the tenor and ‘holy shrine’ is the vehicle.

c) By comparing Juliet to a ‘holy shrine’ Shakespeare shows how Romeo is devoted to Juliet.

d) This is a metaphor because Romeo is comparing Juliet to something that she is not. This shows that Romeo must love her a lot because he cannot think of a normal way to describe her.

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4) Which quotation shows that Juliet realises she has fallen in love with a Montague, the family the Capulets are in a feud with? (1)

a) ‘He that can lay hold of her Shall have the chinks’

b) ‘Sirrah, by my fay, it waxes late’

c) ‘If he be married, My grave is like to be my wedding bed’

d) ‘My only love sprung from my only hate!’

e) ‘Come let’s away, the strangers all are gone’

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5) Which of these situations describes a status quo? (3)

a) The United Kingdom is ruled by a King or Queen. Their first born child will become the next monarch.

b) The UK voted to leave the EU after being a member for over 40 years.

c) The country is run by politicians working in Westminster who are elected every five years.

d) Last year, Leicester City won the Premiership. For the previous 20 years, only 5 of the richest football clubs had won the Premiership.

e) A headteacher runs a school well, and they receive good GCSE and A Level results each year.

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6) Which statements describe the status quo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’? (2)

a) The deadly feud between the families has been going on for many, many years.

b) ‘Romeo and Juliet’ has a tragic plot.

c) Lord Capulet has given Paris permission to marry his daughter.

d) Romeo and his friends use masks to disguise themselves at Capulet’s masked ball.

e) Romeo uses religious imagery to invite Juliet to kiss him at the Capulet’s ball.

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7) During Juliet’s soliloquy in the balcony scene, she says:
‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet.’
Which statements about this quotation are correct? (3)

a) Juliet recognises that Romeo’s name is an obstacle for them being together.

b) Juliet thinks that Romeo’s name should not matter. Who he is and how she feels about him are most important.

c) The word ‘rose’ shows Juliet comparing Romeo to a flower, and suggests that she thinks Romeo is pleasant and beautiful.

d) The phrase ‘What’s in a name?’ proves that Juliet is going to give up her own name to be with Romeo.

e) Juliet uses a ‘rose’ to describe Romeo because it is red, the colour of the Capulet family crest.

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8) How is Juliet presented in Act 2, Scene 2 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (the balcony scene)? (2)

a) Juliet is presented as a scared girl, who is afraid of going against her mother’s wishes.

b) She is presented as a confident young woman, who is determined to be with the person she loves.

c) She is presented as a shy girl, who is embarrassed to show her true feelings to Romeo.

d) She is presented as a passionate woman, who is able to tell Romeo of her love for him.

e) She is presented as an obedient daughter, who wants to introduce Romeo to her father to seek his approval.

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9) Friar Lawrence says this to Romeo:
‘love moderately, long love doth so’
Which of these statements about this quotation are correct? (2)

a) The Friar refuses to marry Romeo and Juliet because he thinks that they are acting too fast, and their passion will not last.

b) The Friar warns Romeo from loving too passionately

c) Shakespeare warns an audience that Romeo’s passionate love might cause him problems in the future.

d) Friar Lawrence wants to marry Romeo and Juliet in order to unite the Montagues and the Capulets.

e) The Friar plans the tragic deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

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10) Which quotation shows Juliet trying to act and take action? (1)

a) ‘My only love sprung from my only hate!’

b) ‘What light through yonder window breaks?’

c) ‘Wherefore art thou Romeo?’

d) ‘What's in a name? that which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet’

e) ‘If that thy bent of love be honourable, Thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow’

Romeo and Juliet Quiz 2 Foundation

1) When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he says:So shows a snowy dove trooping with crowsWhich statement about this quotation is correct?

2) Which statement about Shakespearean tragedy is correct?

3) Here is a point and evidence about the passage where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time:Romeo uses a religious metaphor to describe Juliet when he says that she is a ‘holy shrine’.What is the best exploration of this quotation? (1)

4) Which quotation shows that Juliet realises she has fallen in love with a Montague, the family the Capulets are in a feud with? (1)

5) Which of these situations describes a status quo? (3)

6) Which statements describe the status quo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’? (2)

7) During Juliet’s soliloquy in the balcony scene, she says:‘What’s in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other word would smell as sweet.’Which statements about this quotation are correct? (3)

8) How is Juliet presented in Act 2, Scene 2 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (the balcony scene)? (2)

9) Friar Lawrence says this to Romeo:‘love moderately, long love doth so’Which of these statements about this quotation are correct? (2)

10) Which quotation shows Juliet trying to act and take action? (1)

1) When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he says:So shows a snowy dove trooping with crowsWhich statement about this quotation is correct?

2) Which statement about Shakespearean tragedy is correct?

3) Here is a point and evidence about the passage where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time:Romeo uses a religious metaphor to describe Juliet when he says that she is a ‘holy shrine’.What is the best exploration of this quotation? (1)

4) Which quotation shows that Juliet realises she has fallen in love with a Montague, the family the Capulets are in a feud with? (1)

5) Which of these situations describes a status quo? (3)

6) Which statements describe the status quo in ‘Romeo and Juliet’? (2)

7) During Juliet’s soliloquy in the balcony scene, she says:‘What’s in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other word would smell as sweet.’Which statements about this quotation are correct? (3)

8) How is Juliet presented in Act 2, Scene 2 of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (the balcony scene)? (2)

9) Friar Lawrence says this to Romeo:‘love moderately, long love doth so’Which of these statements about this quotation are correct? (2)

10) Which quotation shows Juliet trying to act and take action? (1)

1) When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he says:
So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows
Which statement about this quotation is correct?

3) Here is a point and evidence about the passage where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time:
Romeo uses a religious metaphor to describe Juliet when he says that she is a ‘holy shrine’.
What is the best exploration of this quotation? (1)

7) During Juliet’s soliloquy in the balcony scene, she says:
‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet.’
Which statements about this quotation are correct? (3)

9) Friar Lawrence says this to Romeo:
‘love moderately, long love doth so’
Which of these statements about this quotation are correct? (2)

1) When Romeo sees Juliet for the first time, he says:
So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows
Which statement about this quotation is correct?

3) Here is a point and evidence about the passage where Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time:
Romeo uses a religious metaphor to describe Juliet when he says that she is a ‘holy shrine’.
What is the best exploration of this quotation? (1)

7) During Juliet’s soliloquy in the balcony scene, she says:
‘What’s in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet.’
Which statements about this quotation are correct? (3)

9) Friar Lawrence says this to Romeo:
‘love moderately, long love doth so’
Which of these statements about this quotation are correct? (2)