Romeo & Juliet (Edexcel IGCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

‘The tragic and dramatic events in the final scenes provide the audience with an effective ending to the play.’ 

How far do you agree with this view?

You must consider language, form and structure and refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[30 marks]

Discuss the presentation of one character who you admire in the play.

You must consider language, form and structure and refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[30 marks]

Mercutio: ‘A plague o’ both your houses!’ 

Explore the significance of revenge in Romeo and Juliet.

You must consider language, form and structure and refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[30 marks]

How does Shakespeare present Benvolio in the play?

You must consider language, form and structure and refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[30 marks]

‘The Prologue provides the audience with important information before the play begins.’ 

In what ways is the Prologue significant in Romeo and Juliet?

You must consider language, form and structure and refer to the context of the play in your answer.

[30 marks]