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Romeo and Juliet (Act 1 to 3)

Authored by Bombie Cruz

English

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Romeo and Juliet (Act 1 to 3)
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This quiz focuses on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, covering the critical events and character developments in Acts 1 through 3. The questions are designed for high school students at the 9th-10th grade level, requiring detailed comprehension of plot progression, character motivations, and dramatic irony. Students need a solid understanding of Shakespearean language and literary devices, particularly foreshadowing, metaphor, and dramatic structure. The core concepts assessed include conflict escalation between feuding families, the rapid development of Romeo and Juliet's relationship from strangers to secret spouses, and the tragic consequences of miscommunication and impulsive actions. Students must demonstrate their ability to track multiple character arcs simultaneously, understand the social constraints of Elizabethan society regarding marriage and family honor, and recognize how individual choices drive the play's tragic momentum toward its inevitable conclusion. Created by Bombie Cruz, an English teacher in the Philippines who teaches grade 13. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for students who have completed reading the first three acts of Romeo and Juliet. Teachers can effectively use this as a comprehension check following classroom discussions, as homework to reinforce key plot points, or as a review activity before moving into the play's final acts. The questions work particularly well for identifying students who may need additional support with character relationships or plot sequence before tackling the more complex themes in Acts 4 and 5. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 for citing textual evidence, RL.9-10.3 for analyzing character development, and RL.9-10.5 for analyzing story structure, making it valuable for both individual student assessment and whole-class review sessions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gesture starts the fight between the Montagues and the Capulets at the beginning of the play?

The finger

Chin-flicking

Thumb-biting

Knuckle-cracking

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Act 1, why does Benvolio draw his sword in the street?

To stop the fight before it begins

To protect himself from Tybalt

To attack Samson and Gregory

To defend the Montagues' honor

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who stops the street battle in Act 1?

Benvolio

Capulet

Prince Escalus

Lady Montague

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is Romeo so melancholy when the play begins?

He loves Rosaline but she doesn't love him.

He and Juliet are in love but cannot be together.

He feels guilty about missing the fight with the Capulets.

He knows he has hurt Juliet's feelings by killing Tybalt.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Act 1, why does Capulet want Paris to wait before marrying Juliet?

He doesn't trust Paris.

He needs to get approval from Escalus first.

Juliet is already promised to another suitor.

Juliet is too young to get married.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Benvolio want Romeo to go to the feast?

To steal Juliet away from Paris

To kill Capulet and Lady Capulet

To compare Rosaline to other beautiful women

To prove to Rosaline how much he loves her

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.7

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why does Romeo agree to go to the feast?

He hopes to see Rosaline.

He longs to be near Juliet.

He plans to ambush Tybalt.

He wants to stop the feud.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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