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Freshman English
Freshman English Romeo and Juliet Act 5 Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In Scene 1, Romeo interprets his dream to mean that-- | The new day will bring good news |
| When Romeo says, " Well, Juliet, I will lie with thee tonight," he means that -- | He intends to kill himself beside Juliet's body |
| What is Friar Laurence's plan as he heads for the Capulet tomb? | He will meet Juliet and send a new message to Romeo. |
| Paris's intention in going to the Capulet tomb is to -- | Show his love for Juliet by spreading flowers on her grave |
| What does Romeo notice when he lays Paris's body in the Capulet tomb? | Juliet seems as fresh and fair as if she were alive. |
| The prince in his final words of Act 5 displays-- | Sadness and awe at the magnitude of the tragedy |
| During the course of the play, we see Juliet change as she -- | Becomes extremely confused over what she desires and what others expect |
| How does "fate" punish the Capulet's and the Montague's for their feud? | Their children fall in love but lose their lives as a result of the feud. |
| A pun takes advantage of the fact that words-- | Often have double meaning |
| Which example below uses personification? | "Here, here will I remain/ With worms that are thy chambermaids," |
| Which of the following sentences best states a possible theme of the play? | Hatred leads to violence and tragedy |
| When Romeo hears that Juliet is dead, the dramatic irony lies in the face that-- | Juliet is not truly dead |
| The final climax of the play occurs when-- | Juliet kills herself |
| The key characteristic of tragic heroes like Romeo and Juliet is that they have-- | Personal failings that lead to their downfall |
| What caused Romeo to buy poison from the apothecary? | His servant's report that Juliet was dead. |
| What can you infer from the fathers' decision to join in erecting monuments to the dead lovers? | They realized that their enmity had been a chief cause of the lovers' deaths |
| On the back of this sheet of paper, state the theme of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, and explain how the play's message might be applied to today's society. Make at least two references to details in the play to support your ideas. | The theme of the play is ( hatred leads to violence and tragedy). |