Romeo and Juliet Quiz
How well do you remember Romeo and Juliet? This quiz checks your knowledge of the main characters, key events, settings and themes from William Shakespeare’s tragedy.
Answer the questions and find out how well you understand Romeo and Juliet’s love story, the feud between the Montagues and Capulets, Friar Laurence’s role and the tragic ending of the play.
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
In which city does most of the play take place?
Which two families are enemies in the play?
To which family does Romeo belong?
To which family does Juliet belong?
Where do Romeo and Juliet first meet?
Who secretly marries Romeo and Juliet?
Which character is Juliet’s cousin and is killed by Romeo?
Whose death makes Romeo kill Tybalt?
Where is Romeo banished after killing Tybalt?
Who does Lord Capulet want Juliet to marry?
What plan does Friar Laurence give Juliet?
Why does Romeo believe Juliet is dead?
Where does the final tragic scene take place?
What does Romeo buy from the apothecary?
How does Juliet die?
Who is Juliet’s closest helper and confidante in the Capulet household?
Which friend of Romeo gives the famous Queen Mab speech?
What is the central conflict of Romeo and Juliet?
What happens between the families after Romeo and Juliet die?

A University of Chicago graduate based in the U.S. with Polish roots. A lifelong book lover drawn to long, immersive stories and worlds worth returning to. Often rereads favorite passages instead of finishing new books and usually has at least one half-finished novel nearby. The Dark Tower remains a constant literary reference point.
