What event do Benvolio's line from the opening of Act III foreshadow? And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl,

the fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed

What obstacles to Romeo and Juliet's relationship are already apparent in Act I?

the families' rivalry and Capulet's desire for Juliet to marry Paris

In Act III of Romeo and Juliet, the central issue is a choice between

romantic love and family loyalty

Which of the following correctly defines blank verse?

unrhymed verse written in iambic pentameter

In an aside the character speaks to

the audience while other characters are on stage

What is the purpose of text aids?

to provide information about unfamiliar language

Which of the following best defines stage directions in drama?

notes in text that describe how the work should be performed or staged

Which of the following correctly describes iambic meter?

a stressed syllable preceded by an unstressed syllable

Act I, Scene i begins with Sampson and Gregory, two servingmen from the house of Capulet. What is the purpose of this.

to stress the turbulence of feuding and civil discord.

Which of the following speeches is a soliloquy?

Juliet, alone in her room, expresses her impatience and anxiety.

What is Prince Escalus's message "If ever you disturb our streets again,Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"

Capulet and Montague will pay with their lives with further disturbances

Which of the following plays a part in Friar Lawrence's decision to Marry Romeo and Juliet?

He thinks the marriage may help end the feud

What causes Friar Lawrence's important message to Romeo to go astray?

His messenger is unexpectedly detained for a day.

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1
What event do Benvolio's line from the opening of Act III foreshadow? And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl,
the argument Juliet has with her father
the conversation the young men have later about Benvolio's quick temper
the duel in which Romeo is killed
the fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killed
2
What obstacles to Romeo and Juliet's relationship are already apparent in Act I?
the families' rivalry and Capulet's desire for Juliet to marry Paris
the families' rivalry/ Lady Capulet's refusal to allow Juliet to marry
Montague's refusal to allow relationship/ Benvolio's affection for Juliet
the Prince's refusal to allow families to mix/ Romeo's love for Rosaline
3
In Act III of Romeo and Juliet, the central issue is a choice between
obedience and disobedience
romantic love and family loyalty
vengeance and forgiveness
death and banishment
4
Which of the following correctly defines blank verse?
unrhymed verse written in iambic pentameter
a type of rhymed poetry Shakespeare uses throughout his plays
poetry with no structure or rhyme
a type of long poem often used for plays
5
In an aside the character speaks to
a group of other characters
one other character, though others may be present.
the audience while other characters are on stage
the audience while alone on stage
6
What is the purpose of text aids?
to provide information about unfamiliar language
to keep track of scenes
to indicate who is speaking
to indicate the setting and give stage directions
7
Which of the following best defines stage directions in drama?
marks on the floor of the stage that tell the actors where to stand
notes that define difficult words in the dialogue
notes in text that describe how the work should be performed or staged
notes about the performance history of a play
8
Which of the following correctly describes iambic meter?
three unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable
two unstressed syllables followed by a stressed syllable
two stressed syllables followed by an unstressed syllable
a stressed syllable preceded by an unstressed syllable
9
Act I, Scene i begins with Sampson and Gregory, two servingmen from the house of Capulet. What is the purpose of this.
to stress the turbulence of feuding and civil discord.
to show the respect that citizens have for the law
to underline the patience of Prince Escalus and Tybalt
to contrast Benvolio and Tybalt
10
Which event in Romeo and Juliet does the the Prologue foreshadow?
The marriage of Paris and Juliet
The marriage of Romeo and Juliet
The death of Romeo and Juliet
The deaths of Paris and Romeo
11
Which of the following speeches is a soliloquy?
Benvolio gives a long explanation to the Prince of the "bloody fray."
Juliet, alone in her room, expresses her impatience and anxiety.
the conversation between Juliet and Lady Capulet full of double meanings.
the Friar and Romeo are alone when the Friar tells Romeo of his banishment.
12
In Act II, Scene iii, Romeo tells Friar Lawrence of his love for Juliet. What was Friar Lawrence's advice
Postpone your decision for several years
Rosaline is to be preferred to Juliet
Get married immediately
Love moderately
13
In Act III, Scene i, Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because has
killed Mercutio
Called Romeo a villian
challenged Romeo to a duel
killed Benvolio
14
What is Prince Escalus's message "If ever you disturb our streets again,Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"
Capulet and Montague will pay with their lives with further disturbances
Capulet and Montague have been responsible for three brawls
The city streets have been much disturbed
Ancient citizens of Verona have been forced to take up arms
15
In Act I, Scene ii, Romeo agrees to go to the Capulets' party because he hopes to...?
make peace with the Capulets
catch a glimpse of Rosaline
challenge Tybalt to a fight
forget his love for Rosaline
16
In Act II, Friar Lawrence is best described as which of the following?
an influential advisor to the Prince
a relative of the Capulets
Romeo's spiritual advisor
a frustrated botanist
17
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, whether or not married.
He thinks the marriage may help end the feud
18
What causes Friar Lawrence's important message to Romeo to go astray?
The distance is too far to accomplish the trip
His messenger is unexpectedly detained for a day.
He sends Balthasar, who misunderstands him and delivers the wrong message.
Romeo is not where Friar Lawrence thinks he is

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