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What family does Juliet belong to?
the Montague family
the Capulet family
the Prince's family
Paris' family
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Romeo & Juliet (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions
Exam code: 8702
10 hours155 questions
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Where does Juliet first meet Romeo?
at Friar Laurence’s cell
in the marketplace
at the Capulet’s ball
in her family’s garden
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Who is Juliet’s confidante for most of the play?
Friar Laurence
the Nurse
Lady Capulet
Benvolio
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What does Juliet ask Friar Laurence for when she learns of her arranged marriage to Paris?
a potion to help her avoid the marriage
advice on how to flee from Verona
a letter to Romeo
permission to confess her sins
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What does Juliet do when she learns that the Nurse has forsaken her and that she must marry Paris?
She accepts the marriage to please her family.
She runs away to Friar Laurence's cell.
She decides that if all else fails she will die.
She confronts her father about the marriage.
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What does Juliet suggest Romeo should do in order to prove his love for her?
ask Friar Laurence to marry them in secret
fight Tybalt to defend her honour
swear to love her and renounce his name
write a letter to her father
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What is one of Juliet’s fatal character flaws (hamartia)?
her loyalty to her family
her defiance of family duty
her unwillingness to marry Romeo
her hesitation to make decisions
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What does Juliet mean when she refers to the "Happy dagger" at the end of the play?
She plans to use the dagger to defend herself from her family.
She intends to give the dagger to Friar Laurence.
She decides to use the dagger to kill Romeo.
She welcomes the dagger as her means of suicide.
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Why does Juliet fake her death?
She wants to escape Verona and start a new life in a different city.
She wants to avoid marrying Paris and hopes to reunite with Romeo.
She wants to test Romeo’s love for her and see his reaction.
She wants to run away with Romeo without her family knowing.
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Why does Juliet trust Friar Laurence to help her avoid marrying Paris?
She knows that Friar Laurence has powerful connections in Verona.
She believes that Friar Laurence can convince her parents to call off the wedding.
She knows Friar Laurence has already helped her marry Romeo in secret.
She thinks that Friar Laurence will arrange for her to leave Verona permanently.
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Why does Juliet’s decision to trust Friar Laurence with her plan to fake her death reveal her desperation?
She knows she has no other options and feels completely isolated.
She believes Friar Laurence is the only person who truly understands her.
She wants to manipulate Friar Laurence’s kind nature to her advantage.
She is trying to convince Romeo to return to Verona despite the risks.
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How does Juliet’s decision to fake her death reflect her character’s growth throughout the play?
It shows that she is willing to defy societal norms to be with Romeo, despite the risks.
It reveals that she now has complete trust in her family’s ability to reconcile with Romeo.
It shows her lack of independence, as she cannot make decisions without the help of Friar Laurence.
It indicates that she has accepted her fate and is no longer willing to fight for her love.
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What does Juliet’s statement, “If all else fail, myself have power to die”, reveal about her situation?
She feels powerless in her circumstances but remains hopeful about her future.
She is determined to obey her family, regardless of the consequences.
She sees death as the only way to maintain control over her own fate.
She believes that Romeo will rescue her, so she has nothing to worry about.
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How does Juliet’s relationship with the Nurse change after the Nurse suggests she marry Paris?
Juliet grows closer to the Nurse, appreciating her practical advice.
Juliet seeks out Paris to discuss the marriage but continues to confide in the Nurse.
Juliet begins to doubt her love for Romeo after hearing the Nurse’s suggestion.
Juliet feels betrayed and loses trust in the Nurse, distancing herself emotionally.
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How does Juliet’s character evolve from the beginning of the play to the moment she decides to take the potion to fake her death?
She transitions from a passive character to one who takes control of her own fate.
She becomes increasingly submissive to her parents’ wishes, recognising that she cannot refuse them.
She moves from being hopeful about the future to resigning herself to her family’s control.
She remains indecisive about her future throughout the play, and is unable to commit to any choice.
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How does Juliet’s willingness to defy her parents and secretly marry Romeo illustrate her view of love and family?
It demonstrates that Juliet prioritises her love for Romeo above her loyalty to her family.
It suggests that Juliet is primarily motivated by a desire to rebel against her parents.
It reveals that Juliet is indifferent to the consequences of her actions on her family.
It shows that Juliet does not fully understand the impact of the family feud on their relationship.
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How does Juliet’s reaction to Romeo’s banishment reflect her understanding of love and loss?
She is devastated by the news but quickly recovers and agrees to marry Paris.
She believes Romeo will soon return, so she remains calm and patient.
She is heartbroken but remains committed to finding a way to be with Romeo.
She secretly decides to leave Verona to avoid facing the reality of losing Romeo.
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What is the significance of Juliet asking Romeo to "swear not by the moon" during the balcony scene?
It shows that Juliet does not fully trust Romeo’s intentions at this point.
It highlights Juliet’s desire for their love to be constant and unwavering.
It suggests that Juliet is superstitious, and hesitant about the idea of love.
It implies that Juliet is afraid of what her family will do if they discover the relationship.
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How does Juliet’s soliloquy before taking the potion reveal her internal conflict between fear and determination?
Juliet’s soliloquy reflects her deep fear of the unknown, yet her determination to be with Romeo overrides these fears, illustrating her internal struggle.
Juliet’s soliloquy shows that she is more concerned with what will happen to her family than with her own fate, downplaying any personal fears.
Juliet’s references to death in the soliloquy indicate that she is trying to rationalise her decision by focusing on the consequences of Romeo’s banishment, not her own feelings.
Juliet’s language in the soliloquy is a deliberate exaggeration, suggesting she is not truly afraid and is fully confident in the success of the plan.
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How does Juliet’s decision to marry Romeo in secret highlight her view of love versus societal expectations?
Juliet’s secret marriage to Romeo shows that she believes their love transcends societal expectations, and she is willing to defy her family’s wishes to pursue it.
Juliet’s decision to marry Romeo reflects her desire to keep their love hidden so that it will not be destroyed by the family feud, suggesting she doubts its strength.
Juliet’s secret marriage indicates that she sees her relationship with Romeo as temporary, something that will likely change once societal pressures increase.
Juliet’s marriage to Romeo is a practical decision, showing that she values the stability the marriage provides more than the love itself.
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