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Romeo and Juliet; ACT IV
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English
9th Grade
06/15/2010

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What action does Juliet threaten that mirrors an earlier action of Romeo's?
Definition
suicide
Term
What solution does the Friar offer to Juliet?
Definition
drink an elixir to fake her death
Term
How will Romeo hear of the plan for Juliet to feign her death?
Definition
Juliet will send a letter (via the Friar) to Romeo
Term
What important change has been made to Paris and Juliet's wedding plans?
Definition
the wedding is moved up a day
Term
What concerns does Juliet express before drinking the poison? How does she assuage each?
Definition
1. Poison won't work---dagger
2. Potion is actually poison---the Friar is a holy man
Term
What finally causes Juliet to drink the potion?
Definition
Romeo
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ACT IV, Scene iv: How does the mood of this scene differ from scene three?
Definition
It is happy and comedic
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Who brings the news from Verona and what is it?
Definition
Balthasar, Juliet is dead
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