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ESSAY AND BONUS QUESTIONS
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  • Why does Romeo at first try to stop the fight with Tybalt in Act III, Scene 1, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
  • Romeo wants peace between his own family and his new wife's relations.
100
  • Analyze the following lines spoken by “ Romeo”, then answer the related question: 
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  • I do protest I never injured thee,
  • But love thee better than thou canst devise
  • Till thou shalt know the reason of my love;
  • And so, good Capulet, which name I tender,
  • As dearly as my own, be satisfied.

  • What is Romeo’s message for Tybalt ?
  • He is trying to tell Tybalt that he holds a lot of respect for him and does not want to get into a feud with him.
100

Tragedy of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ results from:

  • flaw in a person’s perception of love and hate

100
  • What is the most likely meaning of exile as it is used in this sentence?

    After long consideration, the king chose to exile her former advisor to another country.
  • punish someone by forcing the person to leave a place permanently
100
  • Define what is meant by ‘Monologue’? Write two complete sentences.  (2 pts.)

It is a speech given by a single character to the audience before the play begins. It is like a short introduction to the play.

200
  • In the opening scene of Act 111 ‘Romeo and Juliet’, Tybalt asks Romeo to ‘draw his sword’? What does this mean?

He wants Romeo to fight with him

200
  • Analyze Tybalt’s emotions for the Montagues, in the opening scene from ‘Act 3 Scene 1’ and choose the correct answer to describe his emotions.

He is outraged and angry

200

2.What are the dominant elements of drama in Act 3? 

Play of fate and adverse circumstances

200
  • Which of the following situations best illustrates what happens to someone who experiences banishment .
  • The person packs his or her belongings and leaves the country, probably never to return.
200
  • How does Juliet react to Tybalt’s death and the new of Romeo’s banishment? Write two complete sentences. (2 pts.)

She is shocked and sad. She is concerned that she will not get to meet her husband at all.

300
  • How does Mercutio get stabbed? 
  • Romeo came to rescue Mercutio but Tybalt attacked Mercutio from under Romeo’s arm
300


  • Analyze Romeo’s feelings after Mercutio dies , then answer the related question: 

‘Alive in triumph, and Mercutio slain?’

What is the meaning of these lines: 

  • Romeo feels he has become unmanly after marrying Juliet and has lost his fierce self
300
  • What are the two main elements of drama? 

Dialogue and stage directions

300
  • If the President were to pardon someone who has been convicted of a crime and sent to prison, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of pardon.
  • The person would be freed from prison.
300
  • How does Juliet react to seeing Paris at Friar Lawrence’s cell in Act 4 Scene 1?  (1 pt) 

She reacts very coldly and wants Paris to leave right away.

400
  • What are Mercutio’s last words when he is dying?

He curses the Montagues and the Capulets

400
  • Analyze the following lines spoken by ‘Juliet’, then answer the related question: 

  • O,find him! Give this ring to my true knight
  • And bid him; he is hid at Lawrence’ cell.
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  • What is the meaning of these lines?
  • Juliet gives the nurse her ring to present to Romeo when she finds him and tells the nurse to bring him back to her
400

What is the meaning of ‘Blank Verse’:

  • verse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameters.
400

 

  • The word (EXTRACT) most nearly means:

To draw something out

400
  • What does Friar Lawrence advise Juliet to do in Act 4 Scene 1? ( 1 pt )

He asks her to drink the sleeping potion and act dead.

500


  • Why did Romeo attack Tybalt after Mercutio’s death? (0.5 mark)

He feels that marrying Juliet has made him unmanly and also he is very angry.

500
  • . Analyze Romeo’s reaction to the news of his banishment? (0.5 mark)

Romeo feels that death is better than banishment. 

500

What is the meaning of a ‘dialogue’? Write one complete sentence. (0.5 mark)

A dialogue is exchange of words between two characters.

500

What is the meaning of rage?

Anger

500

Why was Lord Capulet angry with Juliet?

She refused to marry Paris.

600
  • What news does the nurse bring to Juliet in Act 3 Scene 2? (0.5 mark)

That Tybalt is dead and Romeo is banished by the Prince of Verona.

600

Analyze Friar Lawrence’s advice to Romeo? Why does he advise Romeo to leave for Mantua? (0.5 mark)

Friar Lawrence hopes that Romeo and Juliet can live in Mantua for a while till things settle down and they can tell their families about their marriage later.

600

Define the figurative language ‘aside’ in a complete sentence. (0.5 mark)

It is a comment made to himself or herself by a character and represents their inner thoughts.

600

What is the meaning of fate?

Destiny

600

Why did Friar Lawrence ask Romeo to go to Mantua?

To let things settle down.

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