Romeo and Juliet Test Questions
& Answers (Grade A+)
In the prologue before Act I, Romeo and Juliet are referred to as...—ANSWER--star-crossed
lovers
Romeo and Juliet meet at a...—ANSWER--Capulet ball
As the play opens, Romeo is sad because...—ANSWER--he is in love with Rosaline, but she
will not return his love
The nurse functions as...—ANSWER--Juliet's second mother
The Friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because...—ANSWER--he thinks that the
marriage will end the feud
Tybalt becomes furious at the party because...—ANSWER--he sees Romeo, and his father
will do nothing about it
What promise and threat did Prince Escalus make when he stops the houses from
fighting...—ANSWER--that the next fight will result with the death of those involved
Why does Mercutio fight with Tybalt?—ANSWER--because Romeo refuses to fight with
Tybalt
Who stabs and kills Mercutio?—ANSWER--Tybalt
& Answers (Grade A+)
In the prologue before Act I, Romeo and Juliet are referred to as...—ANSWER--star-crossed
lovers
Romeo and Juliet meet at a...—ANSWER--Capulet ball
As the play opens, Romeo is sad because...—ANSWER--he is in love with Rosaline, but she
will not return his love
The nurse functions as...—ANSWER--Juliet's second mother
The Friar agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet because...—ANSWER--he thinks that the
marriage will end the feud
Tybalt becomes furious at the party because...—ANSWER--he sees Romeo, and his father
will do nothing about it
What promise and threat did Prince Escalus make when he stops the houses from
fighting...—ANSWER--that the next fight will result with the death of those involved
Why does Mercutio fight with Tybalt?—ANSWER--because Romeo refuses to fight with
Tybalt
Who stabs and kills Mercutio?—ANSWER--Tybalt
