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100

Which character does Romeo associate with Diana, the Roman goddess of “chastity”?

Rosaline

100

Is the following sentence complete (C), a fragment/incomplete (F), or a run-on sentence (RO). Fix it if needed.

Though the Grinch stole all of the presents.

Fragment. Fix it.

100

Why does Romeo say that he loves Tybalt?

He is now married to Juliet, Tybalt's cousin. Therefore, he is related to Tybalt.

200

To what kind of objects does Romeo usually compare Juliet?

Sources of light or bright objects

200

Is the following sentence complete (C), a fragment/incomplete (F), or a run-on sentence (RO). Fix it if needed.


They did not see snow on Christmas because the air was too dry.

Correct

200

Who or what does Mercutio blame for his fatal wound?

Both houses, meaning the Capulets and the Montagues ("A plague on both your houses!")

300

What are two reasons that Nurse considers Juliet to be a daughter?

She lost her own daughter who was Juliet's age.

Juliet tells Nurse everything.

Nurse raised Juliet.

300

For a magazine title, would you italicize it or put it in quotation marks?

Italicize

300

Is the following sentence complete (C), a fragment/incomplete (F), or a run-on sentence (RO). Fix it if needed.

The man shouted at us so we ran.

Run-on (add comma)

The man shouted at us, so we ran.

400

In the “aubade” scene, what two birds do Romeo and Juliet talk about and why?

  • Juliet claims it is the nightingale, a bird associated with the night, because she wants Romeo to stay with her longer and avoid leaving.
  • Romeo says it is the lark, a bird associated with the morning, because daylight is coming and he knows he must leave before he is discovered and killed.
400

For a webpage title, would you italicize it or put it in quotation marks?

quotation marks

400

Who is the first person to die at the tomb?

Paris

500

What point does Friar Lawrence make about herbal flowers? How does this relate to people?

In Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence explains that herbs and flowers contain both healing and poisonous qualities. A plant can be used for medicine when used correctly, but it can also become dangerous or deadly if misused.

He connects this idea to people by explaining that humans also have both good and evil within them. People are capable of virtue and kindness, but they also have the potential for destructive behavior. 

500

What would go in an in-text (parenthetical) citation for the following source?

Article called Where the Wind Goes by George Alder, page 24

(Alder 24)

500

What literary device does Juliet use when she says, "Come, vial!"

apostrophe (talking to inanimate objects or someone who is not there)