Romeo and Juliet Quiz Answers
How does Mercutio offer comic relief in this excerpt? by explaining romantic figures from history by speaking in different languages by refusing to treat Romeo's romance seriously by complaining about his own love interest
by refusing to treat Romeo's romance seriously
A poem with fourteen lines and a mixed rhyme scheme is a ......
sonnet
JUNE and SYLVIO speak to MR. TELLER in the driveway of their farmhouse. It is raining hard, and they all carry umbrellas. A dog sits What is the setting of this play? a basket a farm a doghouse a trip
A Farm
This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience knows that Capulet is not prepared for the wedding festivities. the nurse is unwilling to help Juliet with her dress. Juliet does not intend to follow through with the wedding. Lady Capulet does not approve of the match to Paris.
Juliet does not intend to follow through with the wedding.
This an example of dramatic irony because Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo. Juliet is relieved to know that Romeo is safe from harm. Juliet is a rational character who does not usually show emotion. Lady Capulet is saying the opposite of what she means.
Lady Capulet does not understand that Juliet is crying for Romeo
What is the conflict of the play? It's raining at June and Sylvio's farmhouse. Mr. Teller is the owner of Lucy, the puppy. Mr. Teller wants his dog, Lucy, back. Lucy was a puppy at first but is now a dog.
Mr. Teller wants his dog, Lucy, back.
Which pair of characters have a relationship based on caregiving? Nurse and Juliet Romeo and Juliet Mercutio and Tybalt Nurse and Capulet
Nurse and Juliet
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Alas! that love, whose view is muffled still, Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will. 160 Where shall we dine? O me! What fray was here? Yet tell me not, for I have heard it all. Here's much to do with hate, but more with love: Why then, O brawling love! O loving hate! O any thing! of nothing first create. 165 O heavy lightness! serious vanity! Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health! Still-waking sleep, that is not what it is! This love feel I, that feel no love in this. Dost thou not laugh? Which lines from the excerpt support the inference that Romeo is emotionally conflicted? Check all that apply. Should, without eyes, see pathways to his will. Yet tell me not, for I have heard it all. O heavy lightness! serious vanity! Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health! Dost thou not laugh?
O heavy lightness! serious vanity! Mis-shapen chaos of well-seeming forms! Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire, sick health!
Impulsive, emotional Romeo acts as a character foil for Rosaline, who is unloving and cold. Capulet, who is stern and protective. Nurse, who is wise yet funny. Paris, who is stable yet dull.
Paris, who is stable yet dull.
Read the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio found in Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling; Being but heavy, I will bear the light. Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance. Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoes With nimble soles; I have a soul of lead So stakes me to the ground I cannot move. Based on these lines, which statement is true? Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat. Romeo is upbeat, and Mercutio is unhappy. Romeo is nervous, and Mercutio is brave. Romeo is brave, and Mercutio is nervous.
Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat.
How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play? When Romeo is forced to leave the city, he is unable to defeat his enemy. When Romeo is forced to leave the city, his marriage to Juliet is strained. When Romeo is punished, he vows to seek revenge against the prince. When Romeo is punished, he questions the depth of his love for Juliet.
When Romeo is forced to leave the city, his marriage to Juliet is strained
Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy is reflected in this excerpt? a heroic person who meets a disastrous fate an emotional release following a catastrophe a miscommunication that has serious consequences a person who falls from a high social status
a miscommunication that has serious consequences
In addition to introducing two families in the play, this excerpt helps describe the children of the families. build interest about what happens in the story. detail the part of Verona where the action takes place. foreshadow who dies at the end of the story.
build interest about what happens in the story.
How do the Montague and Capulet families contribute to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet? by carrying on a violent feud by discovering the secret marriage by challenging the prince by intercepting Friar John's letter
by carrying on a violent feud
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt is an antagonist because he is a powerful main character facing a challenge. contrary character who creates conflict. wise teacher for the play's main character. faithful servant of the play's main character.
contrary character who creates conflict.
In this excerpt, the servant is a comic figure because he unknowingly invites his master's enemies to join the feast. he accidentally offers secret information about Capulet's wealth. he mistakenly reveals to the Montagues where the Capulets live. he carelessly offends his master's guests with his questions.
he unknowingly invites his master's enemies to join the feast.
Most complications unfold during a plot's ________.
rising action
In Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, how do Romeo and Juliet fit the literary archetype of star-crossed lovers? Check all that apply. They are in love. Their relationship is doomed. They are loyal to their friends. Their families disapprove of their love. They make wise choices about their future.
they are in love their relationship is doomed their families disapprove of their love
How does Shakespeare use the motif of morning? to show the certainty of fate to demonstrate growth and maturity to highlight the beauty of life to show the challenges of survival
to show the certainty of fate
Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt? Misunderstandings can lead to forgiveness. Reckless behavior can bring people together. Mix-ups are usually the fault of a single person. Rash behavior can have severe consequences
Rash behavior can have severe consequences.
Which words and phrases from the passage support the motif of darkness? Check all that apply. cloudy night immediately close curtain love-performing eyes may wink to these arms unseen
cloudy night close curtain eyes may wink unseen
The underlined words reveal Lara's excitement. disappointment. nervousness. compassion.
nervousness.
Which elements cause the catastrophe in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply. Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead when he sees her lying in the tomb. The prince scolds both the Capulet and Montague families for their behavior. Juliet acts rashly after she awakens and finds Romeo's lifeless body next to her. Friar Laurence does not reach Romeo in time to tell him that Juliet is alive. Romeo writes a letter to Balthasar explaining his decision that he shows to the families.
A , C , D
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. So early walking did I see your son: Towards him I made; but he was ware of me, 110 And stole into the covert of the wood: I, measuring his affections by my own, That most are busied when they're most alone, Pursu'd my humour not pursuing his, And gladly shunn'd who gladly fled from me. What stops Benvolio from approaching Romeo? Romeo told Benvolio to turn away and leave him alone. Benvolio lost track of Romeo in the busy Verona streets. Romeo did not recognize Benvolio when he saw him. Benvolio noticed that Romeo purposely hid from him.
Benvolio noticed that Romeo purposely hid from him
How does Friar Laurence contribute to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet? Check all that apply. He convinces Juliet not to marry Paris. He informs the families about the marriage. He marries Romeo and Juliet in secret. He reveals to Romeo that Juliet is dead. He provides Juliet with the potion.
C , E
Which theme from Romeo and Juliet is reflected in this excerpt? Fate helps people feel less regret about their decisions. Fate plays a role in determining the outcome of events. Fate and free will are equally strong forces. Fate can be overcome by people's free will.
Fate plays a role in determining the outcome of events.
Which detail from Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the way that fate contributes to the catastrophe? Friar John purposefully does not deliver important news to Romeo. Friar Laurence is disappointed that Romeo has not read his letter. Friar Laurence does not tell Friar John what is written in the letter. Friar John is prevented from delivering the letter due to a quarantine
Friar John is prevented from delivering the letter due to a quarantine.
In Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar John play in the catastrophe? He creates a quarantine, which impacts Romeo. He secretly performs Romeo and Juliet's wedding. He mistakenly tells Balthasar that Juliet is dead. He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.
He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.
Read this dialogue spoken by Lord Capulet in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. You are welcome, gentlemen! Come, musicians, play. A hall! a hall! give room, and foot it, girls. [Music plays, and they dance.] More light, ye knaves! and turn the tables up, And quench the fire, the room has grown too hot Based on these lines, which conclusion can be drawn about Lord Capulet? He is concerned about the cost of the party. He is an aged and unhealthy gentleman. He is a man who does not enjoy entertaining. He is a considerate and generous host.
He is a considerate and generous host.
Which of Juliet's lines best shows her respect for her mother? And stint thou too, I pray thee, nurse, say I. And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss. Go, ask his name.—If he be married, I'll look to like, if looking liking move;
I'll look to like, if looking liking move;
What is the best paraphrasing of these lines? Even their children's deaths could not end the parents' rage. Nothing but their children's deaths could stop the parents' anger. The parents continued their feud even after their children died. The parents tried to make peace before their children died.
Nothing but their children's deaths could stop the parents' anger.
This is an example of dramatic irony because the audience is relieved that Romeo has found a suitable partner. the audience is eager to discover Rosaline's opinion of the couple. Romeo and Juliet are shy characters who usually avoid social events. Romeo and Juliet have yet to discover that they are from feuding families.
Romeo and Juliet have yet to discover that they are from feuding families.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Montague: Many a morning hath he there been seen, With tears augmenting the fresh morning's dew, Adding to clouds more clouds with his deep sighs: But all so soon as the all-cheering sun Should in the furthest east begin to draw 120 The shady curtains from Aurora's bed, Away from light steals home my heavy son, And private in his chamber pens himself, Shuts up his windows, locks fair daylight out, And makes himself an artificial night. According to this excerpt, what is causing Montague's concerns about Romeo? Romeo has been crying and shutting himself away in his darkened room. Romeo has been causing many fights in the streets of Verona. Romeo has been keeping many secrets from his mother and father. Romeo has been avoiding his friends and family members.
Romeo has been crying and shutting himself away in his darkened room.
Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: [To JULIET.] If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this; My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. Juliet: Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, Which mannerly devotion shows in this; For saints have hands that pilgrims' hands do touch, And palm to palm is holy palmers' kiss. Which statement about the structure of these lines is true? Juliet's lines make up one couplet, which uses an abab rhyme scheme. Juliet's lines make up one stanza, which uses an aabb rhyme scheme. Romeo's lines make up one quatrain, which uses an abab rhyme scheme. Romeo's lines make up one sonnet, which uses an aabb rhyme scheme.
Romeo's lines make up one quatrain, which uses an abab rhyme scheme.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Servant: God gi' good den. I pray, sir, can you read? 55 Romeo: Ay, mine own fortune in my misery. Servant: Perhaps you have learn'd it without book: but, I pray, can you read any thing you see? Romeo: Ay, if I know the letters and the language. Servant: Ye say honestly; rest you merry! [Offering to go.] Romeo: Stay, fellow; I can read. What causes the servant to ask for Romeo's help? The servant needs directions. The servant cannot see. The servant needs to pray. The servant cannot read.
The servant cannot read.
Read this excerpt from Act III, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Paris: These times of woe afford no time to woo. 10 Madam, good-night: commend me to your daughter. Lady Capulet: I will, and know her mind early to-morrow; To-night she's mew'd up to her heaviness. Therefore farewell; I see thou know'st me not. Capulet: Sir Paris, I will make a desperate tender Of my child's love: I think she will be rul'd 15 In all respects by me; nay, more, I doubt it not. How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play? When Paris shows interest in Juliet, Juliet questions her devotion to Romeo. When Paris shows interest in Juliet, Romeo challenges Paris to a duel. When the Capulets fail to consult Juliet, tension begins to build in her family. When the Capulets fail to consult Juliet, old rivals fight for her hand in marriage.
When the Capulets fail to consult Juliet, tension begins to build in her family.
In this excerpt, Shakespeare presents the motif of night as a villain with dark brows. caring, romantic figure. holy place to worship. valued piece of artwork.
caring, romantic figure
This dialogue represents which element of a Shakespearean tragedy? a misunderstanding a flawed hero an emotional release a catastrophe
an emotional release
Romeo and Juliet's final fate in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet represents which element of Shakespearean tragedy? an emotional release an unhappy ending a spiritual awakening an unlikely resolution
an unhappy ending
How does this excerpt offer comic relief? by describing the unlikely instruments at the wedding by showing how unaware Peter is to others' grief by explaining the cost of wedding musicians by mocking the popular music of Shakespeare's day
by showing how unaware Peter is to others' grief
An inference is a conclusion that adds what you know to the___________ in the text.
information
Shakespeare most often used sonnets to express which emotion between characters? love happiness grief anger
love
Which line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet reveals the ending of the play? From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life
A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life
The dark of night motif used in this excerpt creates a sense of urgency. anxiety. romance. confusion.
urgency
Which best describes dramatic irony? A character says the opposite of what he or she means. Events occur that are the opposite of what is expected. An audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved. An audience experiences relief because the situation or scene is humorous.
An audience knows more about a situation than the characters involved.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Tybalt: What! art thou drawn among these heartless hinds? Turn thee, Benvolio, look upon thy death. Benvolio: I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, 50 Or manage it to part these men with me. Tybalt: What! drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee. Have at thee, coward! [They fight.] What inference can be made about Benvolio and Tybalt from this dialogue? Benvolio and Tybalt are both worried about disturbing the peace. Benvolio is more concerned with keeping the peace than Tybalt is. Benvolio is a much more skilled swordsman than Tybalt is. Benvolio and Tybalt both want the feud between the families to continue.
Benvolio is more concerned with keeping the peace than Tybalt is.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Benvolio: I do but keep the peace: put up thy sword, 50 Or manage it to part these men with me. Which is the best paraphrase of Benvolio's lines? I am a peacekeeper, so put your sword away and tell your men that they must leave. I cannot keep the peace, so hold your sword up and help me get these men to stop. I am not interested in peace, so pull out your sword and fight these men with me. I want to keep the peace, so put your sword away or use it to help me break up this brawl.
I want to keep the peace, so put your sword away or use it to help me break up this brawl.
Read this excerpt from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love, 10 And the continuance of their parents' rage, Which, but their children's end, nought could remove, Is now the two hours' traffick of our stage; Which best states the purpose of this excerpt? It introduces the disagreement of the parents. It explains who the main characters are. It speaks about the setting of the play. It foreshadows the outcome of the play.
It foreshadows the outcome of the play
Read the line from Hamlet cited in Shakespeare: The World as Stage. Barnardo: Who's there? What does this line most likely show about the setting of the scene? It takes place in a foreign land because Barnardo does not know everyone. It is dark because Barnardo has trouble seeing the other guard. It takes place in a castle because Barnardo is a guard. It is early in the morning because Barnardo arrives first on the scene.
It is dark because Barnardo has trouble seeing the other guard.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Capulet: But saying o'er what I have said before: My child is yet a stranger in the world, 10 She hath not seen the change of fourteen years; Let two more summers wither in their pride Ere we may think her ripe to be a bride. Which is the best paraphrase of Capulet's lines? Juliet will marry you after she has had her fourteenth birthday. Juliet is old enough to be a wife, and she will be married in the summer. Juliet is a stranger to you, so you should get to know each other first. Juliet is too young and not ready to be married for another two years.
Juliet is too young and not ready to be married for another two years.
Based on the prologue, what is the main conflict in Romeo and Juliet? Romeo and Juliet live in different cities. Romeo kills himself by accident. Romeo's family and Juliet's family are enemies. Romeo and Juliet take their own lives.
Romeo's family and Juliet's family are enemies.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet. Three civil brawls, bred of an airy word, 75 By thee, old Capulet, and Montague, Have thrice disturb'd the quiet of our streets, And made Verona's ancient citizens Cast by their grave beseeming ornaments, To wield old partisans, in hands as old, 80 Canker'd with peace, to part your canker'd hate. Which best paraphrases why the prince is angry with Capulet and Montague? Their servants were left unattended on the street. They were supposed to come see him on this day. Their families have recently started three street fights. They were supposed to leave the town of Verona.
Their families have recently started three street fights.
Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet. Which thou wilt propagate to have it press'd With more of thine: this love that thou hast shown Doth add more grief to too much of mine own. Which is the best paraphrase of Romeo's lines? Your love and concern are making me feel even worse. Your love and concern are the source of my sadness. Your love and concern are a big surprise to me. Your love and concern are lessening my own grief.
Your love and concern are making me feel even worse.
Read this line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet. A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; Having heard this line in the prologue, the audience can understand why Romeo and Juliet kill themselves in the play. know which characters act as enemies of Romeo and Juliet. predict that Romeo and Juliet do not survive at the end of the play. wonder what finally happens to the characters of Romeo and Juliet.
predict that Romeo and Juliet do not survive at the end of the play.
The underlined words reveal Gregor's surprise. relief. dedication. regret.
relief
Read these lines spoken by Nurse and Lady Capulet in Act I, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Nurse: Faith, I can tell her age unto an hour. Lady Capulet: She's not fourteen. Nurse: I'll lay fourteen of my teeth— And yet to my teen be it spoken I have but four— She is not fourteen. These lines allow the reader to see Nurse's.......
sense of humor
Read this excerpt from the prologue of Shakespeare's play Henry V, in which King Henry is referred to as Harry. A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold the swelling scene! Then should the warlike Harry, like himself, Assume the port of Mars; and at his heels, Leash'd in like hounds, should famine, sword and fire Crouch for employment. This excerpt mostly introduces the character of King Henry, or Harry. the setting of the port of Mars. the conflict of a war between England and France. the setting of the fields of war.
the character of King Henry, or Harry.
When Romeo and Juliet first meet in Act I, scene v, a sonnet structure is used because sonnets are a simple pattern to write. the sonnet shows their romantic connection. sonnets convey the shyness of a first encounter. the sonnet explains the couple's awkwardness.
the sonnet shows their romantic connection.
Why does Shakespeare include Mercutio's teasing words? to explain the history of the feuding families to criticize Romeo's neglect of his duties to condemn the established ritual of sword fighting to contrast the seriousness of Tybalt's challenge
to contrast the seriousness of Tybalt's challenge
