What is the purpose of the prologue?

To set the scene of the story (setting, plot, gain interest)

Which of these is the best example of a transgression?

The Capulets and Montagues fighting in the streets of Verona

What is the most important event that the prologue shares?

Two lovers from opposite families commit suicide.

Shakespeare most likely "spoiled" the ending of the play in the prologue so readers will...

focus on the details and the How/Why's of the play

If you are a heretic you...

do not believe in a certain set of religious rules

Which is the best example of a mutiny?

A group of employees refusing to listen to their boss

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Romeo & Juliet Prologue/Scene 1

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A #LanguageArts refresher on the prologue and part of act 1 scene 1

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1
Which characteristic best represents Benvolio's character in Act 1, Scene i?
Romantic
Loyal
Funny
Peaceful
2
What is the purpose of the prologue?
To set the scene of the story (setting, plot, gain interest)
To add some humor to the play
To ruin the story for you
To give you information such as the character's name
3
Which of these is the best example of a transgression?
The Prince threatening death if another fight occurs
Gregory and Sampson speaking badly of the Montagues
The Capulets and Montagues fighting in the streets of Verona
Sampson biting his thumb at Abram
4
Romeo and Juliet was performed in which famous theatre?
The Globe Theatre
Broadway
The Colosseum
Staple Center
5
What is the most important event that the prologue shares?
Two lovers from opposite families commit suicide.
It takes place in Verona, Italy
The play is is two hours long
Nothing was important in the prologue
6
The R in Pirate PRIDE stands for...
remarkable
Reflective
Respect
Responsibility
7
What character trait does NOT reflect Tybalt's personality?
Hot headed
Calm
Impulsive
Aggressive
8
What did the Prince threaten as punishment if the Capulets and Montagues continue to fight?
They will be killed.
They will have to pay a large fine
They will be banned from Verona
They will serve jail time
9
What causes the fight in Act I, Scene i?
Sampson wanted some practice with his sword
Sampson bites his thumb
Sampson tripped Abram
Sampson gave a dirty look to Abram
10
Shakespeare most likely "spoiled" the ending of the play in the prologue so readers will...
focus on the details and the How/Why's of the play
stop reading after the prologue.
think he's different than other writers.
think the play is funny.
11
If you are a heretic you...
are a very religious person
go to church every sunday
do not believe in a certain set of religious rules
Worship Zeus
12
Sampson and Gregory are servants for the...
Montague family
Prince
Capulet family
the Friar
13
Which is the best example of a mutiny?
A group of employees refusing to listen to their boss
Students respecting their teachers and parents
A group of friends hanging out in silence
Students cheering for their football team

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