Verona Jeopardy
Heroism / Selfishness Passion / Reason Fate / Free Will Love / Violence 100 100 100 100 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 400 400 400 400 500 500 500 500
Give an example of a selfish act committed during the course of the play. What were the consequences of that act? Row 1, Col 1
Name a passionate character and explain how passion got him/her into trouble. 1,2
What is the symbol of fate throughout the play? 1,3
Name a situation when a character chooses violence as a solution to his/her problems. 1,4
What qualities does Romeo have that would classify him as a hero What qualities does Romeo have that would classify him as a hero? Explain, using evidence from the play. 2,1
Explain how Friar Lawrence used reason to counsel Romeo not to follow his emotions. 2,2
Was Juliet really free to make her own choices? Why/Why not? 2,3
Explain this quote from Friar Lawrence: "These violent delights have violent ends." (Act II) 2,4
What circumstances or moments from the play had the potential to become moments of heroism? Why? 3,1
Explain how passion was a force that led to the death of Tybalt. 3,2
At first, Romeo views fate as a positive force that brings him and Juliet together. What is his perspective on fate by the end of the play? 3,3
Name three situations where a character kills in the name of love. 3,4
Do you think it was heroic of Juliet to go against her parents and her society? Explain. 4,1
What image does Juliet use to describe the passion between herself and Romeo? 4,2
Do you think that fate was ultimately kind or cruel in bringing Romeo and Juliet together? Explain. 4,3
Do you believe that Romeo and Juliet have “true love”? Explain. 4,4
Give an example of a moment during the play when a character did not act selfishly. 5,1
Does the Nurse have "good sense"? Explain. 5,2
Describe a moment in the play where fate was in control. 5,3
What images does Romeo use to describe Juliet in the balcony scene What images does Romeo use to describe Juliet in the balcony scene? Name at least two. 5,4