Characters and Themes in "Romeo and Juliet" Quiz

Discover key themes, characters, and dramatic elements in Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. Test your knowledge with 17 insightful quiz questions!

#1

Who is Romeo's closest friend in the play?

Mercutio
Benvolio
Tybalt
Paris
#2

What is the relationship between Mercutio and Romeo?

Cousins
Friends
Rivals
Siblings
#3

Which family does Romeo belong to?

Montague
Capulet
Escalus
Verona
#4

Which character dies first in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Romeo
Juliet
Mercutio
Tybalt
#5

What is the name of Juliet's suitor whom her parents want her to marry?

Romeo
Paris
Tybalt
Mercutio
#6

What is the setting of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Verona
London
Paris
Venice
#7

Who is Juliet's cousin and a foil to Romeo?

Mercutio
Benvolio
Tybalt
Paris
#8

What is the famous line spoken by Juliet in Act 2, Scene 2?

To be or not to be
Parting is such sweet sorrow
All the world's a stage
What light through yonder window breaks
#9

Who kills Tybalt in the play?

Romeo
Mercutio
Benvolio
Juliet
#10

Which character serves as a mediator between the Montagues and Capulets?

Friar Laurence
Prince Escalus
Mercutio
Benvolio
#11

In which year was 'Romeo and Juliet' likely written by William Shakespeare?

1597
1603
1611
1620
#12

What is the main theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Love and Fate
Revenge
Ambition
Jealousy
#13

Which character is responsible for the tragic outcome of the play?

Friar Laurence
Nurse
Mercutio
Tybalt
#14

Who delivers the news of Juliet's death to Romeo?

Friar Laurence
Benvolio
Nurse
Paris
#15

What is the role of the Prince in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

Lord of Verona
Juliet's father
Romeo's mentor
Benvolio's uncle
#16

What is the fate of Romeo and Juliet at the end of the play?

They elope and live happily ever after
They commit suicide
They get married with their families' approval
They are banished from Verona
#17

Who is responsible for Romeo and Juliet's tragic fate?

Friar Laurence
The Nurse
The Prince
Fate itself

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