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Question #3

The Friar’s motives to marry Juliet to Romeo are…

  1. He believes that they are meant for each other

  2. He is required by his faith

  3. He wants to prevent them from sinning

  4. He believes it will end the family feud

He believes it will end the family feud

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Question #4

Mercutio’s Queen Mab speech is an example of him as a…

  1. Comic Relief

  2. Foil to Lord Capulet

  3. Foil to Paris

  4. Character known for his soliloquies 

Comic Relief

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Question #6

In Act II, before the wedding, the Friar says to Romeo, “These violent delights have violent ends,” which is an example of…

  1. Irony

  2. Monologue

  3. Foreshadowing

  4. Pun

Foreshadowing

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Question #24

What would not be evidence to support that Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy:

  1. Romeo and Juliet have to keep their marriage a secret from their families.

  2. The series of misunderstandings and miscommunications that contribute to the tragic ending.

  3. The comedic interactions between characters that provide humor throughout the play.

  4. The deaths of key characters that result from their choices and the feud between their families.

The comedic interactions between characters that provide humor throughout the play.

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Question #13

Because we know that Juliet does not die by the vile in Act IV, her death represents what figure of speech? ____________________ 

Dramatic Irony

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Question #20

How does Juliet’s relationship with the nurse change at the end of Act III?

  1. They grow closer together

  2. They finally understand each other’s point of view

  3. The Nurse finally acknowledges that Juliet is grown up and is able to make her own decisions

  4. Juliet begins to grow resentful of the Nurse

Juliet begins to grow resentful of the Nurse

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Question #15

When Romeo hears of Juliet’s death, this is considered dramatic irony because…

  1. This is the climax of the play

  2. The audience knows that Juliet is not dead

  3. The audience knows that Romeo and Juliet will die together

  4. Juliet is really wed to Romeo, but her family thinks that she is wed to Paris

The audience knows that Juliet is not dead

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Question #5

“Grey-eyed morning smiles on the frowning night” is an example of…

  1. Metaphor

  2. Simile

  3. Oxymoron

  4. Personification

Personification

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Question #18

Read the following quote and determine which of these statements is the best way to paraphrase.

“These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss, consume.”

  1. Intense emotions can lead to destructive outcomes.

  2. Love is powerful and everlasting.

  3. Joy and sorrow are intertwined in life.

  4. Passionate moments are fleeting and unimportant.

Intense emotions can lead to destructive outcomes.

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Question #9

Read the following quote and determine what figurative language is used:

“Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man.”

  1. Pun

  2. Oxymoron

  3. Hyperbole

  4. Allusion

Pun

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Question #12

Which option BEST describes  the Friar’s relationship to the characters?

  1. Confidant to Juliet

  2. Romeo’s spiritual advisor

  3. The town’s wedding officiant

  4. A botanist who grows medicine for the community

Romeo’s spiritual advisor

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Question #11

Paris’s foil is ______________________. 

Romeo

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Question #7

Part A: "Parting is such sweet sorrow." is an example of..

  1. Irony

  2. Pun

  3. Personification

  4. Oxymoron

Part B:

Why does this figure of speech effectively convey Juliet's feelings about parting from Romeo?

  1. It shows her happiness.

  2. It highlights the pain of love.

  3. It adds comedic relief.

  4. It reveals her anger.

Oxymoron, It highlights the pain of love.

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Question #19

The word predict comes from the Latin root word -dict-, which means “to say,” plus the prefix pre-. Based on this information as well as your knowledge of the prefix pre-, identify the choice that best describes what it means to predict the weather.

  1. To describe the weather as it is happening

  2. To study past weather patterns

  3. To state what the weather will be in the future

  4. To ignore current weather conditions

To state what the weather will be in the future

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Question #14

The motif of heavens and stars represents what theme? ________________ 

fate

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Question #21

Which of the following answer choices best describes the role of the Prince?

  1. He serves as a reminder of the dangers of the feud between the families

  2. He serves as counsel to both Lord Capulet and Lord Montague

  3. He is often playing the role of a referee when fights break out

  4. He is the reason why the families are unable to reconcile their long feud

He serves as a reminder of the dangers of the feud between the families

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Question #1

Shakespeare uses the prologue to do all of the following EXCEPT:

  1. Outline the plot

  2. Introduce the characters

  3. Apologize for the length of the play

  4. Indicate the play is a tragedy

Apologize for the length of the play

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Question #2

“My lips, two blushing pilgrims” is an example of…

  1. Metaphor

  2. Simile

  3. Couplet

  4. Foil

Metaphor

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Question #8

Read the following quote and determine the meaning of “forsworn”

"For, by my soul, I'll ne'er acknowledge thee,

Nor what is mine shall never do thee good.

Trust to 't, bethink you. I'll not be forsworn."

  1. To be betrayed

  2. To break a promise

  3. To be forgiven

  4. To be confused

To break a promise

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Question #23

Read the following quote and choose the option that best summarizes Juliet’s thoughts.

"O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,

That monthly changes in her circled orb,

Lest that thy love prove likewise variable."

  1. Juliet does not want Romeo’s love to change

  2. Juliet believes that you can only swear by something when the Friar is present

  3. Juliet is uncertain about Romeo’s true feelings

  4. Juliet encourages Romeo to think before he swears by something that is unholy

Juliet does not want Romeo’s love to change

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Question #10

Briefly describe Romeo’s tragic flaw in the space provided:

Which of the following quotes BEST supports the answer

  1. Romeo: Oh! I am fortune's fool!

  2. Romeo: Then I defy you, stars!

  3. Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are so pale and wild and do import some misadventure.

  4. Juliet: Be fickle, fortune, For then, I hope, thou wilt not keep him long, but send him back.

Romeo's tragic flaw is his impulsivity.

Balthasar: I do beseech you, sir, have patience: Your looks are so pale and wild and do import some misadventure.

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Question #25

Match the quote to the correct element of drama:


____ Dialogue                A. Friar Lawrence (to Romeo) “Hold thy desperate hand. Art thou a man?...”


____ Monologue            B. Romeo “Oh, I am a fortune’s fool!”

    Benvolio “Why dost thou stay?”


____ Soliloquy            C. They fight. Tybalt falls.


____ Stage Directions            D. Friar Lawrence (to himself) “I would I knew not why it should be slowed.”


____ Aside                 E. Enter Juliet alone. Juliet “Gallop apace, you fiery-footed steeds, toward Phoebus’ lodging…”

B, A, E, C, D

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Question #17

Match the term to the correct example.

_____ Pun            A. “Fiend angelical”

_____ Metaphor        B. Mercutio--"Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance." Romeo--"Not I, believe me. You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead…"

_____ Simile            C. "But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? / It is the east, and Juliet is the sun."

_____ Oxymoron        D. “Come, gentle night, come, loving, black-brow'd night"

_____ Personification     E. “It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night/ Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear;”

B, C, E, A, D

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Question #16

Read the following passage and determine the meaning of the word “stay”

“With Cupid’s arrow, she hath Dian’s wit; And in strong proof of chastity well arm’d, From Love’s weak childish bow she lives uncharm’d. She will not stay the siege of loving terms,”

  1. Tolerate

  2. Postpone

  3. Wait for

  4. Stop

Tolerate

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Question #22

Which of the following events in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet illustrate the workings of fate in bringing about Juliet's doom:

  1. Juliet is professing her love to Romeo, and he happens to be listening

  2. The Capulet family hastily arranges Juliet's wedding to Paris, not knowing she is already married to Romeo which ruins the plan for Juliet to escape

  3. Juliet’s first reaction to marrying Paris is neither full of joy nor is it full of dread

  4. Romeo decides to fight and kill Tybalt which leads to his banishment.

The Capulet family hastily arranges Juliet's wedding to Paris, not knowing she is already married to Romeo which ruins the plan for Juliet to escape

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