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Content: 1. Contextual questions - based on extracts from past examination papers. 2. Worked out paragraph and essay type questions from past examination papers. These notes were compiled by using the following previous examination papers: (Many papragraph and essay type quetions) JUN @IMPAQ 2...

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Romeo & Juliet
These notes were compiled by using the following previous
examination papers. Some information is repeated to show you
he different ways in which the questions are asked in exams/
tests.

JUN @IMPAQ 2024. NOV DBE/2017, DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2017,
DBE/2018, Nov DBE/ 2016, DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016, DBE/November
2015, DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2015, DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014, DBE/November 2012, DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012, DBE/Feb. – Mar. 2011,
DoE/November 2009, DBE (SEPTEMBER 2014), DBE/November 2011, EC. Sep 2009

Content:

Contextual questions page 2 – 27 This play is set in Verona in Italy. The
Paragraph and essay type questions page 28 - 42 ruler of this city is Prince Escalus.
There is an ongoing feud between

Good luck. Juffrou Ansie the Montagues and the Capulets.
The Prince tries to keep the peace
by threatening them with the death
sentence. DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014




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Paragraph and essay type questions
CONTENT:
Question Page Question Page
1 Identify and discuss the theme of the play which 29 10 The focus of the play is on the two young people, Romeo 35
is evident in this extract. [Act 5, Scene 2 and Juliet. However, their parents play an important role
in their lives and tragic deaths
2 Friar Laurence is to blame for the deaths of 29 11 The focus of the play is on the two young people, Romeo 37
Romeo and Juliet and Juliet. However, their parents play an important role
in their lives and tragic deaths
3 Do you think Friar Laurence can be admired for 29 12 Although the play Romeo and Juliet is seen as very 38
wanting to end the feud between the two romantic, Shakespeare intended it to be seen as a
families? Discuss your view tragedy. In your opinion, what makes the play so tragic?
4 The tragedy in the play, ROMEO AND JULIET, is 30 13 In this play, Juliet develops from an innocent young girl 38
caused by the Montagues and the Capulets, and into a young woman who also has to deal with
by Romeo and Juliet complicated relationships and make huge sacrifices.

5 Fate and destiny are responsible for the tragedy 30 14 “These violent delights have violent ends” 40
that unfolds in the play Romeo and Juliet. Do
you agree with this statement? Discuss your
view
6 Refer to the play as a whole. In your view, why 31 15 Examine the role of fate and choice in Acts 1–3 of 43
are some of the issues explored in Romeo and William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet
Juliet, still relevant today?
7 The themes explored in the play 32 16 In the play Romeo and Juliet, Paris and Capulet have 45
several conversations about Paris marrying Juliet. Juliet is
viewed as an asset to be transferred from one owner to
the next.
8 THE THEME OF FATE 33
9 Write an essay showing how Romeo and Juliet 34
are affected by the actions and advice of others



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DBE/2017

❖ Paris - Romeo's rival for Juliet's love
❖ Balthazar - Romeo's trusted servant
❖ Benvolio - Romeo's cousin and friend Why do Romeo and Juliet keep their marriage a
❖ Lord Montague - Romeo's fathe secret? DBE/2017

The marriage between Romeo and Juliet would
not have been approved (by their feuding
DBE/2016
families).
Relations to Juliet:

❖ Tybalt - cousin
❖ Romeo – husband
❖ Lord Capulet - father
❖ Nurse - confidante


The events that lead to Romeo falling in love with Juliet.
DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2014

1. Romeo cannot win Rosaline's heart.
2. He goes to the ball in the hope of seeing her
3. Instead, he sees Juliet and falls in love with her.




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Refer to line 3 ('Here were the servants of your
adversary'). DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012
DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012 [Act 1, Scene 1]
'adversary' refers to Capulet
[Benvolio has just witnessed the brawl between the servants.]

Refer to line 12 ('Till the Prince came, who parted
either part'). Things the Prince tells the fighting
citizens when he parts them. DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012

❖ He is tired of them as they have been
disturbing the peace repeatedly.
❖ The next person to start a fight will be
sentenced to death.
❖ He wants to see Capulet and Montague at his
palace.



Refer to lines 13 and 14. Tone. DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012

It changes from anxiety/worry/concern 3to
relief.



Not long after the brawl, Tybalt is involved in a fight In the last line of the extract Romeo
with Mercutio. How this fight affects later events. hides from Benvolio because he s sad
DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012 about being rejected by Rosaline.
DBE/Feb.–Mar.2012
❖ Mercutio is killed.
❖ This leads to Romeo challenging
Tybalt/wanting revenge/killing Tybalt.
❖ Romeo is banished to Mantua.




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