Romeo and Juliet Quiz for Students

Who are the two main families in "Romeo and Juliet"?

• The Montagues and the Capulets

• The Lannisters and the Starks

• The Smiths and the Johnsons

• The Bennets and the Darcys

What is the name of Romeo’s best friend who is killed by Tybalt?

• Benvolio

• Mercutio

• Paris

• Friar Lawrence

Who helps Juliet by giving her advice and delivering messages to Romeo?

• Lady Capulet

• The Nurse

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

How many acts are in a typical Shakespeare play?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What are the three main genres of Shakespeare’s plays?

• Comedy, Tragedy, History

• Mystery, Romance, Adventure

• Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror

• Drama, Action, Thriller

What is a soliloquy?

• A fight between two characters

• A speech a character gives alone on stage to share their thoughts

• A group dance

• A letter written to another character

Which character tries to keep the peace and stop fights in Act 1?

• Tybalt

• Benvolio

• Lord Capulet

• Paris

Why does Romeo go to the Capulet’s party in Act 1?

• To fight Tybalt

• To see Rosaline

• To meet Juliet

• To talk to Lord Capulet

How does Juliet react when she first meets Romeo?

• She ignores him

• She falls in love with him

• She gets angry

• She tells her parents

In Act 2, why do Romeo and Juliet decide to get married secretly?

• Their families are friends

• Their families are enemies

• They want to surprise everyone

• The Nurse tells them to