Listening Exercise: Romeo and Juliet

1. The main character in the movie is a brave firefighter who saves people from danger.

a) a type of food
b) a person in a story or movie
c) a place where people live

2. We went to see a funny play at the theater last night. All the actors did a great job.

a) a game with rules
b) a live performance with actors
c) a type of music

3. In the story, the hero’s greatest enemy is a powerful dragon that wants to destroy the village.

a) a close friend
b) a nice animal
c) someone who is against you

4. They have a strong relationship because they trust and support each other.

a) a type of job
b) a large house
c) a connection between people

5. He secretly bought a gift for his sister and hid it under his bed.

a) by spending lots of money
b) without anyone knowing
c) with lots of noise

6. Everyone smiled and clapped when the bride and groom kissed at their wedding.

a) a large store
b) a ceremony where two people get married
c) a kind of dance

7. The little boy likes to pretend he is a superhero when he plays outside.

a) act like something is true when it is not
b) eat quickly
c) sleep a lot

8. I try to avoid walking in the park at night because it feels unsafe.

a) keep away from something
b) look for something
c) move toward something

9. She is very independent and likes to solve problems by herself without help.

a) angry and violent
b) interested in making friends
c) able to do things alone

10. He is willing to help anyone who asks, even if he is busy.

a) ready to do something
b) too tired to do anything
c) afraid of trying new things

1. Where does the story of Romeo and Juliet take place?

a) Paris, France
b) London, England
c) Verona, Italy

2. What are the names of the two families in the play?

a) Montagues and Capulets
b) Donahues and Capuchins
c) Lannisters and Starks

3. How do Romeo and Juliet get married?

a) At a big party
b) At the church with many people
c) In secret

4. Why does Romeo leave Verona?

a) He wants to travel
b) He kills Juliet’s cousin
c) He gets married to Paris

5. What is Juliet’s plan to avoid marrying Paris?

a) She runs away to another city
b) She pretends to be dead
c) She tells her parents she is already married

6. What does Romeo think when he sees Juliet’s body?

a) He thinks she is sleeping
b) He knows she is alive
c) He thinks she is dead

7. What happens when Juliet wakes up and sees Romeo dead?

a) She runs away
b) She kills herself
c) She calls for help

8. At the beginning of the play, how old is Juliet?

a) 13 years old
b) 16 years old
c) 30 years old

9. How does Juliet behave at the start of the play?

a) She is very independent
b) She is rebellious and strong
c) She is quiet and obeys her parents

10. How does Juliet show independence?

a) She asks Romeo to marry her
b) She listens to her parents
c) She avoids Romeo completely