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In Act 1, Scene 1, Romeo says "Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love." What is he referring to?
the feud between the families
his deep love for Rosaline
his hatred for Tybalt
his relationship with Juliet
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Romeo & Juliet (AQA GCSE English Literature)
Exam Questions
7 hours149 questions21 mark
In the Prologue, what does the Chorus say will end the parents' "strife"?
the marriage of Romeo and Juliet
a peace treaty
the deaths of Romeo and Juliet
the intervention of the Prince
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31 mark
Who says the line "My only love sprung from my only hate"?
Paris
Romeo
Benvolio
Juliet
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41 mark
What does Friar Laurence warn Romeo and Juliet about during their marriage in Act 2, Scene 6?
Violent delights have violent ends.
The Capulets will find out and seek revenge.
They should not tell their parents.
Love is eternal and conquers all.
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51 mark
In the Prologue, what does the "ancient grudge" lead to?
the end of the family feud
a peaceful resolution
new mutiny and bloodshed
a truce between the families
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61 mark
In Act 1, Scene 1, what does Tybalt say he hates as much as hell?
peace
all Montagues
Benvolio
all Capulets
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71 mark
What does Mercutio curse in Act 3, Scene 1 before his death?
Romeo’s love for Juliet
Tybalt's family
the Prince
the Montagues and Capulets
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81 mark
In Act 1, Scene 1, Romeo describes love as "O brawling love, O loving hate." What literary device is being used here?
metaphor
simile
oxymoron
hyperbole
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91 mark
In Act 1, Scene 5, after seeing Juliet for the first time, Romeo says, "Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight!" What does he mean by this?
He regrets falling in love with Rosaline.
He believes he has never loved until seeing Juliet.
He feels unworthy of Juliet’s love and affection.
He is angry with himself for attending the Capulet ball
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101 mark
In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo says, "Under love's heavy burden do I sink." What does he mean by this?
He feels overwhelmed by unrequited love for Rosaline.
He is in pain due to the feud between the families.
He feels pressure to marry Juliet.
He is frustrated with Mercutio's teasing about love.
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11 mark
In Act 2, Scene 2, Juliet tells Romeo, "O, swear not by the moon, th’ inconstant moon." Why does Juliet ask this?
The moon is associated with dishonesty and superstition.
The moon's changing nature makes it unreliable.
She believes the moon is a bad omen, associated with witchcraft.
She prefers he swears by the stars, which flicker appealingly.
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21 mark
In the Prologue, why does the Chorus reveal the ending of the play to the audience?
to create dramatic irony
to remove all suspense from the play
to emphasise that the story is about love
to lessen the impact of the tragedy
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31 mark
Why does Benvolio say, "For now, these hot days is the mad blood stirring" in Act 3, Scene 1?
He is explaining that the Capulets have been insulted.
He is angry and wants to start a fight with the Capulets.
He believes the weather is making people sick.
He is warning that the heat of the day can provoke tempers.
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41 mark
In Act 1, Scene 1, Romeo’s line "O brawling love, O loving hate" reflects his conflicted emotions. What does this oxymoron suggest about his understanding of love and hate?
He believes love and hate are completely separate emotions.
He thinks love and hate are closely intertwined and can coexist.
He sees love as a way to overcome hatred and violence.
He does not understand the difference between love and hate.
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51 mark
What does Friar Laurence mean when he states that "These violent delights have violent ends"?
Intense passion often leads to tragic outcomes.
The marriage will bring happiness, even against a background of violence.
The love between Romeo and Juliet will heal the feud.
Violent actions can often lead to peaceful results.
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61 mark
Romeo's reaction to Juliet in Act 1, Scene 5, where he says, "Did my heart love till now?" comes shortly after he expressed heartbreak over Rosaline. How does this shift in Romeo's feelings reveal Shakespeare's commentary on Romeo's character?
It shows that Romeo is a rational and very thoughtful character, who considers decisions carefully.
It highlights Romeo's tendency to fall in love impulsively and superficially.
It portrays Romeo as a deeply loyal and committed character with strong emotional intelligence.
It suggests Romeo’s love for Rosaline was stronger than his love for Juliet.
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71 mark
In the Prologue, the "ancient grudge" leads to "new mutiny". How does this quotation reflect the conflict between the older and younger generations?
It suggests the younger generation will rebel against the values of the older generation.
It implies that the older generation is much more violent than the younger one.
It shows that the younger generation is not affected by the family feud and will ignore it.
It indicates that the younger generation will try to maintain peace and harmony at all costs.
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81 mark
Tybalt states, "By the stock and honour of my kin, to strike him dead I hold it not a sin". How does this quotation illustrate Tybalt’s perspective on violence and family loyalty?
Tybalt believes that Romeo poses no real threat to the Capulet family.
Tybalt is hesitant to commit violence but feels pressured by his family.
Tybalt sees violence as justified when it comes to defending family honour.
Tybalt wants to avoid conflict with Romeo and Mercutio at all costs.
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91 mark
In Act 1, Scene 4, when Romeo says “He who hath steerage of course, Direct my sail”, what does this reveal about his attitude towards fate?
He is fighting against fate to control his own destiny.
He is surrendering control of his life to fate.
He believes that love will protect him from any harm.
He is confident that his decisions will lead to a positive outcome.
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101 mark
When Juliet says “Methinks I see thee now, thou art so low / As one dead in the bottom of a tomb” in Act 3, Scene 4, what is the significance of this moment?
It foreshadows Romeo’s death, reinforcing the theme of fate.
It suggests that Juliet no longer cares or loves Romeo.
It implies that Romeo will soon leave Juliet forever, but remain alive.
It indicates that Juliet does not take her premonition seriously.
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