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Review of Romeo and Juliet
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1
What decision does Capulet make when Juliet agrees to marry Paris?
ask Friar Laurence to perform the wedding
move the wedding up from Thursday to Wednesday
invite more guests than he had planned
buy Juliet a special wedding dress
2
How does Sampson start a fight with the Montague servants?
throwing trash at them
laughing and pointing at them
biting his thumb at them
yelling bad words at them
3
What is the meaning of the underlined contraction?
that has
possessive not contraction
that is
that was
4
The smiling clown, RoboClown, made balloon animals at the party.
RoboClown is an appositive.
At the party is a prepositional phrase.
Smiling is a verbal.
all of the above
5
Identify the only character who knows everything about what happened between Romeo and Juliet.
Benvolio
Nurse
Friar Laurence
Balthasar
6
After Romeo’s death, Friar Laurence suggests Juliet
join a convent
commit suicide
confess to her parentes and the prince
flee to Mantua
7
Which strategy is helpful for summarizing a long passage of Shakespearean dialogue?
Determine pattern of iambic meter in each line
Break down long sentences into shorter ones
Make a list of the figurative language in the passage
Make a list of all the speakers involved
8
What does Juliet mean by the following lines
She realizes it’s too late to learn to love
The more she loves someone, the more he can hurt her.
It’s amazing that she has fallen in love with an enemy.
She realizes that her love has turned into hate.
9
Why does Tybalt want to challenge Romeo’s presence at the feast?
He is jealous of Romeo.
Romeo stole Rosaline from him.
He is embarrassed by Romeo’s flirting
He feels that his honor is being threatened.
10
Define the literary term personification.
a comparison of two unlike things using like or as
the comparison of two unlike things without using like or as
giving human qualities to nonhuman entities or things
a device used by writers to add meaning and imagery
11
Which of the following is
NOT
an effect of Juliet's taking the potion Friar Lawrence provides?
Romeo drinks poison.
Paris is killed.
Juliet's death is reported to Romeo.
Lady Montague dies.
12
How does Mercutio’s long Queen Mab speech help develop his character?
It shows how witty and creative he is.
It does nothing to help develop Mercutio’s character
It emphasizes Mercutio’s somber nature
It reveals that he is full of anger and hostility
13
What is the content of the letter that Tybalt sent to Romeo?
He wants to challenge Romeo to a duel
He wanted to give his blessing to Romeo to marry his cousin
He wants Romeo to come to the next Capulet party
A. An apology for the way he acted
14
Identify the purpose of the apostrophes in the underlined words in this selection
to form a contraction of "pilgrim is"
to show plural possessive
to show singular possessive
to show joint possession of an object
15
Define the literary term theme.
tension between what is expected and reality
a device used by writers to add meaning and imagery
a major idea or message in a story
exaggerated language in order to create mood or feeling
16
Correlative Conjunction: Sugar cane isn’t grown in Colorado. Kiwi aren’t grown in Colorado.
neither … nor
both … and
not only … but also
either … or
17
Prince Escalus declared what penalty for Capulet and Montague if further violence breaks out?
death
a heavy fine
exile from Verona
loss of all their property
18
Infer the theme developed by this selection, particularly the underlined portion.
mortality
hate
gender
fate
19
In an aside, a character speaks to
the audience while alone on stage
one other character, though others may be present
a group of other characters
the audience while other characters are on stage
20
Romeo and Benvolio go to the Capulet party because
Rosaline is there
Benvolio wants to have a boys’ night out
Romeo wants to meet other girls
Benvolio needs a girlfriend
21
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
The US flag has three colors namely, red, white, and blue.
The US flag has three colors: namely, red, white, and blue.
The US flag has three colors; namely, red, white, and blue.
The US flag has three colors, namely; red, white, and blue.
22
name the literary device
verbal irony
dramatic irony
foreshadowing of something positive
foreshadowing of something negative
23
Infer the theme developed by this selection
secrecy
hate
gender
fate
24
Why does Juliet tell Romeo not to swear his love by the moon?
Because the moon is a heavenly body
Because swearing by the moon is bad luck
Because the moon is small and weak
Because the moon is inconstant and variable
25
Where was Shakespeare born and buried?
London
New York
Stratford-upon-Avon
Cambridge
26
Define the literary term catachresis.
a device that hints at events to come
play on words involving words with similar sound or meaning
similar-sounding words that are used in the wrong way
two-word phrase that contradicts itself yet has new meaning
27
When Juliet calls Romeo "A damnèd saint, an honorable villain", she is responding to what news?
Romeo's banishment from Verona
the marriage to Paris arranged by Capulet
Mercutio's death by Tybalt's hand
Tybalt's death by Romeo's hand
28
_____ and _____ help Romeo and Juliet get married.
Nurse/Paris
Friar Laurence/Lady Capulet
Friar Laurence/Nurse
Benvolio/Friar Laurence
29
Which word best describes Friar Lawrence's role in dealing with Juliet in Act 4?
enemy
judge
ally
advocate
30
Why are the following lines of Romeo in Act 5.3, dramatic ironic?
Romeo hopes against hope that Juliet may still be alive
Romeo realizes the Montague-Capulet feud will never end
Unknown to Romeo, Juliet is not really dead
Death is associated with a pale flag rather than a black one
31
The plot events in Act 4 are mainly about
Juliet's plan to avoid marrying Paris.
Capulet's plans for Juliet's wedding.
Paris's concern that Juliet does not love him
Capulet's plans for Juliet's funeral.
32
Which of the following events is the most direct cause of both Romeo's and Juliet's deaths?
Friar John's delay
Lady Montague's death
Paris's presence at the tomb
Mercutio's death
33
Why does Romeo hate his last name?
He never said he hated it.
He wishes he were a Capulet.
Its too hard to pronounce.
It prevents him from being with Juliet.
34
Paraphrase: "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm."
Your arm could not save me, Romeo.
Why did you interfere? Your arm allowed him to stab me
Why has the devil caused me bad fortune?
I am so badly wounded that I feel I will die.
35
What event do Benvolio's lines from the opening of Act 3.1, hint at, or foreshadow?
their later talk about Benvolio's quick temper
the fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed
the duel in which Romeo is killed
the argument Juliet has with her father
36
Classify the type of literary device
foreshadowing of something negative in the future
dramatic irony
foreshadowing of something positive in the future
verbal irony
37
Define the literary term hyperbole.
tension between what is expected to happen and reality
exaggerated language in order to create mood or feeling
the foundational base of an entire literary work
a device used by writers to add meaning and imagery
38
Define the literary term tragic flaw.
protagonist who begins at high point but reaches low by end
system of values that is in some way defied by a tragic hero
basic weakness of human nature that leads the hero astray
restoration of some of hero's nobility at end of a tragedy
39
Define the term moral code as it applies to Shakespeare's tragedies.
protagonist who begins at high point but reaches low by end
fatal flaw that leads the hero astray
restoration of some of tragic hero's nobility at the end
system of values that is in some way defied by a tragic hero
40
How does Mercutio treat the Nurse?
He seems to have a fear of her
He shows great respect for her
He teases her and pokes fun at her
He has nothing to do with her.
41
Sampson and Gregory dialogue: the play on words with
collier
,
choler
, and
collar
is called a(n)
pun
soliloquy
farce
aside
42
Which sentence is incorrect?
The red Mazda sped through the street filled with potholes.
Ralph piled all his clothes that he had worn in the hamper
Three bankers talked quietly in the corner smoking pipes.
Zach served ice cream to the students who scored the highest
43
What is Juliet’s response to her mother’s idea of marriage?
furious
enthusiastic
frightened
dutiful
44
The central idea (theme) in Act V of
Romeo and Juliet
concerns the
dangers of disobedience
blindness of love
power of chance
evils of money
45
Who says these line and what do they reveal about that character.
Juliet wishes Romeo would leave his family and join hers.
Romeo wishes Juliet would leave her family and join his.
Juliet wants to give Romeo love and forget their family feud
Romeo wants to give Juliet love and forget their family feud
46
When we first meet Romeo, he appears distracted. What is his problem?
The love he feels is not returned.
neither of these
both of these
He is lovesick.
47
Mercutio provides a strong contrast to Romeo. In dramatic terms, Mercutio’s character is
tragic hero
foil
protagonist
antagonist
48
Why does Tybalt want to challenge Romeo’s presence at the feast?
He doesn't like him flirting with Rosaline.
He dances better than Tybalt.
He feels that his honor is being threatened
He is embarrassed by Romeo’s flirting
49
Who says the following lines and what do they reveal about that character?
Romeo is dazzled by Juliet's beauty as seen through window
Benvolio is amazed by Juliet's beauty as seen through window
Benvolio is awed by Juliet's beauty as she stands in sunrise
Romeo is amazed by Juliet's beauty as she stands in sunrise
50
Define the literary term couplet.
a type of meter in which each line consists of 10 syllables
a long speech given by one character to another
a comment that a character makes directly to the audience
two consecutive lines of rhymed verse
51
Why is Juliet afraid she will go crazy if she wakes early in the tomb?
ghosts, grisly sights, and poor air may make her crazy
she feels partly responsible for Tybalt's death
she has violated her father's will and may be punished
Friar Lawrence suggests the potion may affect her sanity
52
Infer the theme developed by this selection
fate
mortality
gender
hate
53
Why does Romeo wear a mask to the Capulet’s feast?
Because he wants to meet Juliet secretly
Because he doesn’t want his parents to see him
Because he is a Montague
Because he doesn’t want Rosaline to see him
54
Define the literary term tragic hero.
usually of high social class
All of the above
begins play at high point but reaches low by the end
the protagonist of a tragedy
55
These lines contain a
figure of speech
known as
hyperbole
simile
personification
metaphor
56
Define the literary term figurative language.
tension between what is expected to happen and reality
the foundational base of an entire literary work
a device used by writers to add meaning and imagery
exaggerated language in order to create mood or feeling
57
Which sentence is correct?
The patient was referred to a doctor with emotional problems
The cat was grey & black with white paws measuring 2" long.
The pancakes were served by Hilda covered in butter.
Tom spoke about grades to his students as if they were dumb
58
Identify the purpose of the apostrophe.
to show plural possessive
to show singular possessive
to show joint possession of an object
to form a contraction of "What is"
59
correlative conjunction: I haven’t met my girlfriend’s father. I haven’t met her mother.
either … or
not only … but also
both … and
neither … nor
60
Choose correlative conjunction to combine sentences: I like spaghetti. I like lasagna.
both … and
neither … nor
either … or
not only … but also
61
Distinguish which pair of characters are foils in Romeo and Juliet.
Lady Montague (mother) and Lady Capulet (mother)
Abram (Montague servant) and Balthasar (Romeo's servant)
Benvolio (peaceful) and Tybalt (angry)
Peter (male) and Nurse (female)
62
Define the literary term comic relief.
audience knows something that the characters in play do not
character who provides strong contrast to another character
a type of language that creates a surprise in readers
humorous scene to provide relief from emotional intensity
63
Juliet’s betrothed (fiancé) is
Benvolio
Paris
Romeo
No one. She plans to become a nun.
64
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
I have been to Boring OR; Why AZ; and Whynot MS.
I have been to Boring, OR, Why, AZ, and Whynot, MS.
I have been to Boring, OR; Why, AZ; and Whynot, MS.
I have been to Boring OR, Why AZ, and Whynot MS.
65
Identify the proper way to form a plural possessive for the underlined words, below.
horses mane's
horses' manes
horse's manes
horses manes'
66
Define the grammar term conjunction.
a word that gives more information about a noun or pronoun
words that link subjects, verbs, and independent clauses
connections between ideas that help an essay read smoothly
noun/noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it
67
Romeo and Juliet
is considered a tragedy because it involves
a fool who provides comic relief
a great love or a major war
numerous characters who are humiliated or destroyed
a main character who suffers a downfall
68
The first person to come to the Capulet tomb where Juliet lay was
Paris
Lord Capulet
Friar Laurence
Romeo
69
What are FANBOYS?
subordinate conjunctions
correlative conjunctions
appositives
coordinating conjunctions
70
Literary device: A damnèd saint, an honorable villain!
simile
oxymoron
alliteration
metaphor
71
My sister Julie plans to attend college in the fall.
My sister Juliet is an appositive phrase.
Julie is an appositive.
My sister is an appositive phrase.
All of the above.
72
Determine which character delivers these lines, and what the lines reveal about that character.
speaker Benvolio: reveals fiery nature & hatred of Montagues
speaker Tybalt: reveals fiery nature & hatred of Capulets
speaker Tybalt: reveals fiery nature & hatred of Montagues
speaker Benvolio: reveals his fiery nature & hatred Capulets
73
Identify the proper way to form a plural possessive for the underlined words, below.
horses manes'
horses' manes
horse's manes
horses mane's
74
Juliet tells the Friar what she would rather do than marry Paris. Which foreshadows the ending?
Ask me go in new grave and hide with dead man in his shroud
Things that, to hear them told, have made me tremble—
Ask me jump off any tower rather than marry Paris
Ask me wait where serpents are; chain me with roaring bears
75
Why is Juliet’s wedding to Paris moved up from Thursday to Wednesday?
To turn Juliet’s sadness into happiness
To make Romeo leave the family alone
Because she is impatient and anxious to marry Paris.
To please Lady Capulet
76
Identify the structure of a Shakespearean Sonnet
unrhymed iambic pentameter
a series of rhymed couplets
14 lines of iambic pentameter with a specific rhyme scheme
2 quatrains and 5 rhymed couplets
77
Who do the Capulets want Juliet to marry?
Mercutio
Romeo
Tybalt
Paris
78
In Act 5.1, what message does Balthasar report to Romeo?
The Prince has pardoned Romeo and he can come home.
Friar Lawrence is on his way to Mantua
Juliet will definitely marry Paris
Juliet is dead and laid to rest in the Capulets' tomb
79
What causes Friar Lawrence's important message to Romeo to go astray?
Balthasar delivers the wrong message.
Romeo is not where Friar Lawrence thinks he is.
Mantua is too far away.
Friar John is quaranteened.
80
Choose appositive/appositive phrase: The bald eagle, our national bird, soured above the trees.
The bald eagle
trees
our national bird
soured above
81
Who says the following lines and what do they reveal about that character?
Tybalt: reveals fiery nature and hatred of the Capulets
Benvolio: reveals fiery nature and hated of Capulets
Tybalt: reveals fiery nature and hatred of Montagues
Benvolio: reveals fiery nature and hatred of Montagues
82
Joe, an excellent athlete, won the men’s gymnastic competition.
An excellent athlete is an appositive phrase
Joe is an appositive
Competition is the object of the preposition
The men’s gymnastic competition is an appositive phrase.
83
Define the literary term foreshadowing.
two-word phrase that contradicts itself yet has new meaning
similar-sounding words that are used in the wrong way
a device that hints at events to come
funny play on words that are similar in sound or meaning
84
When Diane takes her dog for a walk, Spot enjoys sniffing for food, ___, and chasing squirrels.
howls at bicyclists
howling at bicyclists
she howls at bicyclists
to howl at bicyclists
85
How does Romeo react to Benvolio’s suggestion to find another girl?
He angrily thinks Benvolio wants Rosaline for himself.
He angrily tells Benvolio no one is prettier than Rosaline.
He laughs at the idea.
He doesn’t like it but realizes he must do so.
86
The lovers in the play are “star-crossed,” which means
Deceitful
Ill-fated
fickle
rude
87
Who discovers Juliet's "dead" body?
Paris
Lady Capulet
Nurse
Lord Capulet
88
After Amanda cashes her check, the money goes to her savings account, cappuccino fund, and __.
credit card balance
paying her credit card bill
toward her credit card balance
89
Define the term renaissance
rebirth
philosophy
science and knowledge
new prosperity
90
Scene iii. A room in Capulet's house. [Enter CAPULET'S wife, and NURSE.]
example of metaphor
Example of dialogue
example of text aids
Example of stage directions
91
Which of the following plays a part in Friar Lawrence's decision to marry Romeo and Juliet?
He thinks the marriage may help end their families' feud
He realizes they will never give up their love
He knows that Prince Escalus would approve of the marriage
He prefers that Juliet marry Romeo rather than Paris
92
To protect her delicate hands, Fran will not rake the yard, do the dishes, or __________.
scrub the bathtub
won't scrub the bathtub
refuses to scrub the bathtub
scrubbing the bathtub
93
What mood does the Prologue to Act I suggest will be stressed in the play?
humorous
playful
angry
tragic
94
After Tybalt's death, the Prince sentences Romeo to which of the following punishments?
life imprisonment
a heavy fine
death
banishment
95
Friar Lawrence says, "Come, is the bride ready to go to church?" Why is this dramatic ironic?
He knows that Juliet is already at the church
He knows that Juliet has taken potion andwill appear dead
He realizes that Paris must have fled to Mantu
He is late for the wedding service
96
Name the literary device
comic relief
oxymoron
monologue
verbal irony
97
Romeo tells Friar Lawrence of his love for Juliet. What is his advice to Romeo?
Marry Rosaline instead
Postpone your decision for several years
Get married immediately
Love moderately
98
We learn from Romeo’s soliloquy that he falls for Juliet at first sight. What is a soliloquy?
literary device that hints toward future plot outcomes
conflict within a character
the reasons behind a character’s words and actions
character expresses thoughts out loud when believes alone
99
Identify the proper use of punctuation in writing a list.
He wrote many plays comedies, tragedies, & histories.
He wrote many plays: comedies, tragedies, & histories.
He wrote many plays, comedies, tragedies, & histories.
He wrote many plays; comedies, tragedies, & histories.
100
What was Friar Laurence’s main reason for marrying Romeo and Juliet?
to prevent the couple from eloping
to end the feud between their families
to prove that Romeo is sincere
to please the two young lovers
101
Choose correlative conjunction to combine following: The student is here. The tutor is here.
either … or
both … and
not only … but also
neither … nor
102
In Act 3.1, Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt has
challenged Romeo to a duel
called Romeo a villain
killed Mercutio
killed Benvolio
103
Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.
I need a few items at the store: pop, gum, and napkins.
I need a few items at the store; pop, gum, and napkins.
I need a few items at the store pop, gum, and napkins.
I need a few items at the store, pop, gum, and napkins.
104
Which of the following from Juliet's speeches in Act IV is an example of dramatic irony?
Nurse can you help me decide what to wear tomorrow?
What if I wake up before Romeo comes to get me?
God joined my heart and Romeo's, thou (Friar) our hands
If I awake I'll be stifled, go mad and hit myself with bones
105
How does Lady Montague die
Lady Capulet has her poisoned
Grief over Romeo’s banishment
Grief over Mercutio’s death
Grief over Romeo’s marriage to a Capulet
106
Which of the following most nearly expresses Romeo's tragic flaw?
aggressiveness
snobbery
lack of logic
impulsiveness
107
What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's play?
to explain the causes of the family feud
to set the scene for the play as a whole
to praise Prince Escalus
to quiet down the audience
108
Classify the literary device used repeatedly in the text quoted below.
catachresis
oxymoron
verbal irony
dramatic irony
109
What does Juliet want Romeo to do as she speaks from her balcony?
Deny his father and refuse his name
Give up his friends
Fall in love with someone else
Change his name to Capulet
110
Which best expresses Romeo's reaction to being banished?
calm
panic
self-pity
guilty
