Prologue
Comprehension 1
Vocab
Comprehension 2
Random
100

Who announces the prologue?

Chorus

100

What does Paris want from Capulet?

To marry Juliet

100

what is "suit"?

request

100

How does Romeo learn of the party?

By helping peter read the invitation.

100

What is the last day of school before the next SWA vacation?

March 12th or 13th

200

What are 2 spoilers given away by the chorus in the prologue?

The 2 families will stop fighting. romeo and Juliet will die.

200

What is the one stipulation Capulet insists on if he is to give juliet To Paris?

That she wants to marry Paris (consents).

200

what is "e'en"

evening

200

What simile does Benvolio use to express his personal opinion of Rosaline's looks.

That she is as ugly as a crow.

200

How old is Juliet?

13

300

What does the chorus promise the audience?

To make everything clear and understood by the end.

300

"Even such delight Among fresh fennel buds shall you this night Inherit at my house"

What are fresh fennel buds a metaphor for?

Young, fresh women.

300

what does "whither" mean

where
300

Tut, you saw her fair, none else being by, Herself poised with herself in either eye.


Explain the above text

She was beautiful because there was no one else to compare her to.

300

What is the name of the current unit?

Can We Sustain the Planet?

400

What do you think the phrase of "two star-crossed lovers" means and why do you think it is described this way?

Lovers that are doomed from the start.

In Shakespeare's time, stars were given credit for people's destinies.

400

What does Benvolio mean by his advice to Romeo that one fire burns out another.

That if Romeo falls for another woman, he will forget about Rosaline.

400

what is a "pencil" in Shakespeare's times?

a pencil

400

What is the significance of the plantain leaf?

It is used for medicine.

400

Who is the most famous prince of the Wayang (Indonesian puppet shadow play)

Prince Arjuna

500

Identify one announcement in the prologue which was absent from the film.

The announcement of the running time.

500

Who is the invitation for?

Everyone but the Montagues

500

"Such comfort as do lusty young men feel When well-appareled April on the heel Of limping winter treads."

Why is there a mention of a well-dressed April after a dying winter. What is Capulet getting at?


Spring is the season for love and mating.

500

Describe Capulet's overall attitude about Paris marrying his daughter.

He mostly is concerned about juliet wanting to marry Paris. If Paris finds another girl, Capulet gives him his blessing.

500

Who is Prince Arjuna in love with the most?

Either Srikandi or Dewi Sumbadra.

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