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Romeo & Juliet (AQA GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

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What family does Romeo belong to?

  • the Montague family

  • the Capulet family

  • the Prince's family

  • Paris' family

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Who is Romeo in love with at the beginning of the play?

  • Juliet

  • Tybalt

  • the Nurse

  • Rosaline

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Who provides Romeo with the poison that he uses to kill himself?

  • Friar Laurence

  • the Apothecary

  • Benvolio

  • Paris

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How does Romeo first meet Juliet?

  • at the Capulet ball

  • during a street fight

  • at Friar Laurence's cell

  • while visiting the Nurse

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What is Romeo's fatal flaw (hamartia)?

  • arrogance

  • impulsiveness

  • cowardice

  • deceitfulness

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How is Romeo presented at the beginning of the play?

  • as extroverted and confident

  • as eager for battle and revenge

  • as introverted and uninterested in conflict

  • as cold and indifferent to the idea of love

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What does Romeo do after Tybalt kills Mercutio?

  • He flees Verona immediately.

  • He asks for forgiveness.

  • He kills Tybalt in revenge.

  • He seeks the Prince's help.

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Why does Romeo initially refuse to fight Tybalt when challenged?

  • He is afraid of Tybalt’s skill as a swordsman.

  • He secretly plans to attack Tybalt later.

  • He now considers Tybalt part of his family.

  • He knows the Prince has ordered no fighting.

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How does Romeo express his fatalistic attitude in the play?

  • "I am fortune’s fool!"

  • "Love is a poison to the heart."

  • "My heart knows no bounds."

  • "I am master of my fate."

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How does Romeo defy fate at the end of the play?

  • by choosing to leave Verona forever

  • by refusing to fight Tybalt

  • by returning to Juliet and taking his own life

  • by making peace with the Capulets

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How is Romeo’s obsession with love emphasised even in his final moments?

  • He dreams of Juliet and their future together.

  • He curses the Montagues and Capulets.

  • He kisses Juliet before dying.

  • He vows to haunt his enemies in death.

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Why does the audience feel sympathy for Romeo despite his fatal flaw?

  • He consistently seeks revenge.

  • He desires peace over violence.

  • He is shown as uninterested in Rosaline.

  • He is obedient to his family’s wishes.

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How is Romeo’s love for Juliet different from his earlier love for Rosaline?

  • His love for Juliet is a deep connection, while his love for Rosaline was superficial.

  • His love for Juliet is more distant, while he was more committed to Rosaline.

  • His love for Juliet is purely physical, while his love for Rosaline was spiritual.

  • His love for Juliet is forbidden, while his love for Rosaline was accepted by his family.

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What does Romeo mean when he says "Stony limits cannot hold love out"?

  • He is determined to fight for Rosaline.

  • He is reckless about danger.

  • He refuses to leave Verona.

  • He is discussing the emotional limits of love.

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How does Romeo’s impulsiveness contribute to the tragic outcome of the play?

  • It leads him to challenge Mercutio to a duel.

  • It causes him to delay his plans to marry Juliet.

  • It allows him to prevent further violence between the families.

  • It causes him to kill Tybalt and rush to Juliet’s tomb.

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How does Romeo’s attitude towards fate evolve throughout the play?

  • He continually believes he can control his destiny.

  • He begins by accepting fate but later tries to defy it.

  • He consistently denies the existence of fate.

  • He believes fate has no role in his relationship with Juliet.

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How does Romeo’s speech upon seeing Juliet in the tomb reflect his tragic character arc?

  • He curses fate for ruining their love and vows to seek revenge on their families.

  • He blames himself for Juliet’s death and refuses to accept responsibility.

  • He expresses despair over losing Juliet but remains hopeful for his own future.

  • He defies fate by taking his own life, believing it will reunite him with Juliet in death.

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How does Romeo’s isolation from his family and friends influence his decisions?

  • It strengthens his bond with Juliet and he relies on her more.

  • It pushes him to prioritise his family’s desires over his own.

  • It forces him to stay in Verona instead of fleeing to Mantua.

  • It has no significant effect on his decisions in the play.

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How well does Romeo’s death reflect his role as a tragic hero?

  • It does not reflect his role well, as his death is primarily caused by external forces beyond his control.

  • It only partially reflects his role, as other characters are more responsible for the tragedy than he is.

  • It perfectly reflects his role as his fatal flaw (impulsiveness) leads directly to his tragic demise.

  • It reflects his role poorly, as he is not responsible for his own downfall and is instead a victim of fate.

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What is the significance of Romeo’s defiance of fate when he declares, “I defy you, stars!”?

  • It reflects Romeo’s belief that he can control his destiny through his actions.

  • It foreshadows Romeo’s eventual acceptance of his doomed fate by the end of the play.

  • It highlights Romeo’s frustration over the series of events that have separated him from Juliet.

  • It suggests that Romeo believes fate has no real power over his life.

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What is the key significance of Romeo’s decision to marry Juliet in secret?

  • It shows Romeo’s maturity in handling the family feud with caution so as not to upset anybody.

  • It highlights Romeo’s belief that their love can transcend the hatred between their families.

  • It demonstrates Romeo’s understanding of the significant consequences of their actions.

  • It suggests Romeo's desire to keep his relationship with Juliet hidden to protect her from harm.

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How does Romeo’s decision to pursue Juliet immediately after meeting her at the Capulet ball reflect his impulsiveness and the consequences of his actions?

  • Romeo’s choice reflects his respect for the family feud and his reluctance to engage in a relationship that could have dangerous consequences.

  • Romeo’s decision to pursue Juliet reflects his careful consideration of their families’ feud, as he knows the potential consequences but believes their love will overcome them.

  • Romeo’s pursuit of Juliet after meeting her shows his calculated approach to love, as he carefully plans how to win her over despite the family conflict.

  • Romeo’s immediate pursuit of Juliet shows his impulsiveness and disregard for the consequences, which foreshadows the tragic outcome of the play.

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