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1
In Act 5, Scene 1, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?
Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua.
Juliet will definitely marry Paris.
Juliet is dead and has been laid to rest in the family tomb.
The Prince will allow Romeo to return to Verona.
2
a drama’s insight into life
aside
dramatic effect
theme
soliloquy
3
illusion of reality in a play’s performance
sets
dramatic effect
monologue
theme
4
In Act I, Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
He won't let a well-mannered guest be insulted in his home.
Capulet is annoyed and wants to deal with Romeo himself.
Capulet wants to confront Romeo later.
Capulet wants to keep an eye on Romeo.
5
Abram
Montague’s servant
kills Paris
Capulet's servant
kills Tybalt
6
The Apothecary
escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo
sells Romeo poison
friend to both Romeo and Juliet & secretly marries them
supposed to take the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo
7
constructions indicating where the drama takes place
dramatic effect
props
script
sets
8
Juliet gives a speech in which she waits for Romeo. Which correctly describes this speech?
monologue
aside
metaphor
soliloquy
9
In the last lines, what hint does the Prince give about what will happen?
Some characters may be banished from Verona.
Some people will be rewarded, but others will be punished.
The Montagues and the Capulets will get to keep their lands.
All will be forgiven.
10
What motivates Paris to visit the churchyard at night?
his resentment of the Prince
his grief over Juliet’s death
his wish to spy on Romeo
his secret bargain with Capulet
11
Tybalt
supposed to take the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo
Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side
Romeo's close friend
Juliet's father
12
Balthasar
Romeo’s close friend; kinsman to the Prince
Romeo’s cousin and thoughtful friend
Montague’s servant
Romeo’s dedicated servant; tells Romeo of Juliet’s death
13
After Tybalt’s death, the Prince sentences Romeo to which of the following punishments?
banishment
the loss of his noble title
imprisonment for life
death
14
Benvolio
Romeo's close friend
sells poison to Romeo
Romeo’s cousin and thoughtful friend
15
Rosaline
Romeo's wife
Romeo is infatuated with her at the beginning of the play
16
Juliet
servant of the Capulet house
Romeo is infatuated with her at the beginning of the play
the daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet
the daughter of Montague and Lady Montague
17
The Globe Theater is a theater in London associated with William Shakespeare.
FALSE
TRUE
18
Friar Lawrence says, “Come, is the bride ready to go to church?” This is dramatically ironic...
he knows that Juliet is already at the church
he is late for the wedding service
he realizes that Paris must have fled to Mantua
he knows Juliet is in a deep sleep that resembles death
19
In Act I, which of the following best describes Tybalt’s personality?
aggressive
reflective
amiable
lovesick
20
It wasn't socially acceptable for parents to take charge of the marriage of their children.
TRUE
FALSE
21
Which of the following plays a part in Friar Lawrence’s decision to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris.
He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage.
He realizes they will never give up their love.
He thinks the marriage may help end the feud.
22
What causes Friar Lawrence to go to the churchyard in Act 5?
he is summoned to the churchyard by the Prince
it is part of his and Juliet’s original plan
he hears that Paris and Romeo are due to fight a duel there
Romeo didn't get the note; he has be there when Juliet wakes
23
“Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm.” The best paraphrase is...
Why has the devil caused me bad fortune?
I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die.
Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me.
Your arm could not save me, Romeo.
24
What is Benvolio’s main function in Act I of
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
?
He secretly loves Juliet but agrees to sacrifice his love.
He delivers a speech about the queen of the fairies.
He tries to keep the peace between the families.
He threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.
25
long speech delivered by a character to other characters who are on stage, but remain silent
soliloquy
aside
monologue
script
26
Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act II, Scene iv?
the Nurse
Tybalt
Lady Capulet
Friar Lawrence
27
Whom does Juliet send as a messenger to Romeo to find out about Romeo’s intentions?
Lady Capulet
Mercutio
Nurse
Peter
28
Shakespeare wrote plays to be performed, not necessarily to be published (and read only).
FALSE
TRUE
29
Mercutio
Juliet's cousin
Romeo’s close friend; kinsman to the Prince
Romeo's father
Juliet's father
30
Friar Lawrence
friend to both Romeo and Juliet & secretly marries them
supposed to take the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo
Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side
31
Prince Escalus
functions as narrator offering commentary on the play’s plot
Romeo’s dedicated servant
concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs
the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague
32
Why is Friar Lawrence upset when he learns that Friar John has not yet been to Mantua?
He fears that he may be punished by the Prince.
He fears Friar John may have been exposed to the plague.
Friar John failed at delivering messages multiple times.
He realizes that there might be terrible effects on R&J.
33
Friar John
supposed to take the news of Juliet’s false death to Romeo
married Romeo and Juliet
Montague's servant
he was not in the play
34
Which of the following best summarizes Friar Lawrence’s advice to Romeo in Act II, scene 3?
Postpone your decision for several years.
Rosaline is to be preferred over Juliet.
love moderately
Get married immediately.
35
In Act 5, Scene 1, after hearing Balthasar’s news, Romeo commits suicide by...
stabbing himself with his sword.
jumping from a high cliff into the sea.
poisoning himself.
hanging himself.
36
dramatic foil=
a character who contrasts with the personality of a character. Capulet & Tybalt?
At the party, they are the only ones to know Romeo is there
At the party, Capulet and Tybalt are both upset
At the party, Capulet tolerates Romeo, Tybalt hates him
At the party, Capulet enjoys his guests, Tybalt does not
37
Sampson
Juliet's cousin
servant of the Capulet house
servant of the Montague house
the suitor of Juliet most preferred by her father
38
a speech; character alone on stage tells private thoughts that the audience is allowed to hear
soliloquy
monologue
dramatic effect
theme
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provides details about sets, lighting, sound effects, props, costumes, and acting
stage directions
soliloquy
aside
theme
40
Capulet
Romeo's father
Juliet's father
41
In her soliloquy, just before she drinks the potion, what is Juliet worried about?
her resentment of her parents’ order to marry Paris
her undying love for Romeo
her confidence in Friar Lawrence’s wisdom
her fear of what may happen when she awakens in the tomb
42
Which of the following correctly defines dramatic irony?
difference of character & audience awareness of something
a foreshadowing of events leading up to the final outcome
extended metaphor that persuasively shows a speaker’s point
humorous dialogue that interrupts an otherwise serious scene
43
script
movable objects used on stage
the play’s text, containing dialogue and stage directions
a drama’s insight into life
something for the characters to flip
44
The Nurse
the woman who cared for Juliet her entire life
Juliet's mother
the woman who cared for Romeo his entire life
Romeo's mother
45
In Act I, Scene I, who are Sampson and Gregory?
servants of the Capulets
cousins of Tybalt
police constables
servants of Benvolio
46
Peter
friend to Romeo and Juliet
Romeo’s cousin and thoughtful friend
escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo
kinsman to the Prince
47
movable objects used on stage
scenes
props
theme
aside
48
Which of these facts about Friar Lawrence earlier in the play takes on a new meaning in Act 4?
He is a blood relative of Prince Escalus.
He conducted the funeral service for Tybalt.
He is an expert on the uses of herbs and plants.
He is a Franciscan friar.
49
In Shakespeare’s time, theaters were closed down during outbreaks of the plague.
TRUE
FALSE
50
scenes
the play’s text, containing dialogue and stage directions
a drama’s insight into life
illusion of reality in a play’s performance
subdivision of acts
51
Romeo
the suitor of Juliet most preferred by her father
Montague’s servant
concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs
the son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague
52
In Act II, which of the following is the most important development in the plot?
the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio
the decision by Romeo and Juliet to get married
the arrival of Tybalt’s letter at Montague’s house
Friar Lawrence’s discovery of an unusual plant
53
When Capulet learns that Juliet agrees to marry Paris, what decision does he make?
ask Friar Lawrence to perform at the wedding
advance the date of the wedding from Thursday to Wednesday
buy Juliet a special wedding dress
invite more guests than he had planned
54
The Black Death is a plague that killed much of Europe’s total population.
TRUE
FALSE
55
Paris
Romeo's close friend
escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo
the suitor of Juliet most preferred by her father
concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs
56
Lady Capulet
Juliet's mother
the woman who cared for Juliet her entire life
57
What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare’s play?
to quiet down the audience
to set the scene for the play as a whole
to praise Prince Escalus
58
Romeo learns about the banishment. Which expresses his reaction as he talks to Friar Lawrence?
calm
self-pity
guilt
panic
59
The Chorus
functions as narrator, offers commentary on plot and themes
concerned about maintaining the public peace at all costs
escorts the Nurse to meet with Romeo
friend to both Romeo and Juliet
60
What is the main purpose of Scene 4, which shows Capulet, Lady Capulet, and Paris? To show..
Capulet will pursue the feud between the families forever
Juliet’s grief for the death of Tybalt
Lady Capulet is unhappy with Paris and Juliet's engagement
Capulet’s decision that Juliet will marry Paris on Thursday
61
Shakespeare was born and raised in Italy.
FALSE
TRUE
62
Which of the following statements correctly describes a
tragic hero
?
tragedy always involves a hero who has a character flaw
motives of a tragic hero are impossible to determine.
hero of a tragedy usually acts from evil motives
meets with disaster, usually due to fate or a character flaw
63
Montague
Romeo's father
Juliet's father
64
Lady Montague
sells Romeo poison
Romeo's mother
Romeo's grandmother
65
Which choice best states the tragic theme, or overall message of the play?
reckless actions have unintended, disastrous consequences
true love is so strong that it can never die
disobedience to authority figures must be severely punished
danger can never be avoided in human life
66
Which of the following correctly defines a
pun
?
a timely and relevant quotation
a deliberate exaggeration of a comic gesture or action
a play on words involving a word with multiple meanings
a personification of a nonliving thing or abstract idea
67
According to Montague in Act 5, Scene 3, what is the cause of Lady Montague’s death?
sorrow for the continuing feud
grief over the death of Juliet
old age
grief over Romeo’s exile
68
What will be the penalty for both families if further violence between the families breaks out?
exile
a heavy fine
loss of all property
death
69
Which of the following best describes Romeo’s emotional reaction to Mercutio’s death?
relief and optimism that all will end well
guilt and regret
grief and fear of the future
shame and sympathy for Tybalt
70
The primary roles of women in the time of Shakespeare were to marry and have children.
FALSE
TRUE
71
Friar Lawrence outlines his plan to help Juliet. Which are important elements in this plan?
In Act 4, Scene 1: a letter saying she is married to Romeo
In Act 4, Scene 1: a powerful potion and a letter to Romeo
In Act 4, Scene 1: a private conversation with the Nurse
In Act 4, Scene 1: an apology to Paris
72
In Act II, Friar Lawrence is best described as which of the following?
Romeo’s spiritual advisor
a relative of the Capulets
a frustrated botanist (someone who works with plants)
an influential advisor to the Prince
73
By the end of Act 3, how has Juliet come to regard the Nurse?
with gratitude / thankfulness
with admiration and respect
with resentment, bitterness, and anger
with indifference / lack of interest
74
In Act 3, scene 5, Lady Capulet tells Juliet...
We all feel grief at a person’s death.
Our grief shows we loved a person, but don't overdo it.
Keep crying. Eventually, you will work out your grief.
Stop grieving. Some mourning is okay; too much is foolish.
75
a character expresses private thoughts to the audience rather than to other characters
monologue
soliloquy
aside
stage directions
76
Which of the following most nearly expresses Romeo’s character flaw?
impulsiveness
snobbery
aggressiveness
lack of logic
77
At the end of Act 3, what does Juliet decide to do?
visit Friar Lawrence and seek his advice
plead with the Prince to life Romeo’s decree of banishment
send a message to Romeo; it's not safe to be in Verona
tell her parents the truth about her marriage
78
In Act II, which of the following best describes the personality of Mercutio?
arrogant
withdrawn
fanciful
love-sick
