Key Events in Romeo and Juliet

Mr. Beasley summarizes Act 5 of 'Romeo and Juliet', focusing on themes of fate, dreams, and tragedy. Romeo, exiled in Mantua, receives false news of Juliet's death, leading to a series of impulsive actions. Despite Friar Laurence's plan to reunite the lovers, fate intervenes, resulting in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet. The play concludes with the families reconciling, highlighting the tragic consequences of their feud.

What is the setting at the beginning of Act 5 in Romeo and Juliet?

• The Montague's house

• A church in Verona

• The Capulet's garden

• A street in Mantua

What ironic news does Romeo receive from Balthazar?

• Juliet is dead

• Juliet has left Verona

• Juliet has married Paris

• Juliet is alive and well

What does Romeo decide to do after hearing about Juliet's death?

• Consult Friar Laurence for advice

• Return to Verona to confront the Capulets

• Seek revenge on Paris

• Buy poison to join Juliet in death

Why does Friar Laurence's plan fail?

• Romeo never receives the letter

• Balthazar reveals the plan

• Juliet wakes up too early

• The potion doesn't work

What does Paris do at Juliet's tomb?

• He steals a ring from Juliet

• He lays flowers and mourns

• He fights with Balthazar

• He vandalizes the tomb

What does Romeo notice about Juliet before he dies?

• She looks pale and lifeless

• Her beauty is still vibrant

• She is breathing

• She is holding a dagger

What does Juliet do upon waking and finding Romeo dead?

• She stabs herself

• She calls for help

• She runs away

• She takes poison

What resolution is reached at the end of the play?

• The families continue their feud

• The families reconcile and plan to honor Romeo and Juliet

• The Prince banishes both families

• The Capulets blame the Montagues