A joke based on different meanings of words.

Why is Romeo hesitant to go to the Capulet party?

He had a bad dream about the party.

Which of the following best describes Romeo's feelings for Rosaline at the start of Act I?

He thinks that he will never love anyone as much as he loves her.

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Romeo and Juliet Act I

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1
What is a pun?
A line that is longer than the others.
A small sword that could be concealed easily.
A joke based on different meanings of words.
A type of poem.
2
Which characters want Juliet to marry Paris in Act I, Scene ii?
Paris, Lady Capulet, and Nurse
Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet, and Paris
Lord Capulet, Juliet, and Paris
Nurse, Juliet, and Paris
3
Why is Romeo hesitant to go to the Capulet party?
He had a bad dream about the party.
Rosaline will be there and he does not want to see her.
He is not happy with his costume.
Rosaline won't be there and he wants to find her.
4
What does the Prince say is the punishment for starting a new fight?
Torture
Death
A fine
Banishment
5
In Act I, Scene ii Romeo is in love with ____________?
Juliet
Victoria
Rosaline
We never know her name
6
Which character does not speak in iambic pentameter?
Lord Capulet
Romeo
The Capulet servant
Benvolio
7
Who wants to marry Juliet in Act I, Scene ii?
Tybalt
Romeo
Paris
Benvolio
8
Who delivers the speech about Queen Mab?
Mercutio
Benvolio
Paris
Romeo
9
Which character told others to stop fighting at the start of the fight in Act I, Scene i?
Sampson
Romeo
Tybalt
Benvolio
10
Which of the following best describes Romeo's feelings for Rosaline at the start of Act I?
He knows her very well and they had a deep and serious relationship.
He likes her as a friend but does not want a romance with her.
He thinks that he will never love anyone as much as he loves her.
He only loves Juliet.
11
How does Romeo find out about the Capulets' party?
Mercutio invites him.
A Capulet servant invites him.
Everyone knows.
Rosaline told him that she was going.
12
How old is Juliet at the start of the play?
14
13
15
12
13
The last two lines of a sonnet are called ________?
A couplet
A couple
A partnership
A duet
14
What is the Prince's name?
Lysander
Escalus
Leonardius
Balthazaar
15
Why does Lady Capulet say that Paris will make a good husband?
Because he is kind.
Because he is French.
Because he is available.
Because he is handsome.
16
What meter did Shakespeare use for his sonnets and parts of his plays?
lexographic hexameter
iambic pentameter
What?
spondee cincameter

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