Final Review R&J English 9

When Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man," (page 231 lines 90-92) he uses a pun to express the fact that he (a)  

• is upset with Romeo.
• finds the family feud ridiculous.
• has been mortally wounded.
• is serious about killing Tybalt.

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Mercutio's repeated declaration, "A plague o' both your houses!" underscores the central idea that

• the Montagues and Capulets are cursed

• Mercutio will seek revenge for Romeo.

• the Montagues and Capulets deserve what they get.

• Mercutio no longer considers Romeo a friend.

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What purpose does Mercutio's death serve in the plot?

• It underscores the pointlessness of hatred.

• It creates an issue for Tybalt with the Prince.

• It incites Romeo to action in fighting for his friend's honor.

• It serves as the climax of the battle between the Montagues and Capulets.

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In the Prologue, the Chorus

• offers insights into the characters.

• introduces the story line.

• provides a musical interlude.

• provides comic relief.

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In Act 1, In Scene 2, Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to a party that Rosaline will also attend and “with unattainted eye / Compare her face with some that I shall show.” Benvolio hopes to show Romeo that

• Rosaline is the most beautiful woman in the Capulet family.

• Juliet is far more beautiful than Rosaline.

• the Montague women are more beautiful than the Capulets.

• there are many beautiful women in the world besides Rosaline.

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The conversation between Tybalt and Lord Capulet at the party reveals that Tybalt's characteristic is

• aggressive.

• amusing.

• sentimental.

• frightened.

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During Juliet’s soliloquy in Scene 2, Romeo asks, “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” (line 37). Shakespeare uses this aside to show that Romeo

• has decided to ask Juliet to marry him.

• does not know if he should reveal his presence to Juliet.

• has heard quite enough from Juliet.

• does not understand the meaning of Juliet’s speech.

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Friar Laurence says, “These violent delights have violent ends / And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, / Which, as they kiss, consume” (Scene 6, lines 9–11). What might these lines foreshadow?

• Gunpowder will cause the deaths of several characters

• The marriage kiss will put a final end to the feud between the two families.

• Romeo and Juliet’s love will not end happily.

• Love will triumph, and Friar Laurence will be rewarded for ending the violent feud.

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Speaking about Romeo in her soliloquy in Scene 2, Juliet says, “Deny thy father and refuse thy name! / Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, / And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” What does this reveal about Juliet’s idea of love?

• Juliet believes that all lovers should not keep their last names.

• Juliet believes that people should place family ties first over any other relationship.

• Juliet believes Romeo is not a Montague and that he can become a Capulet.

• Juliet believes that true love must take precedence over family ties. If Romeo will not renounce his family, she is willing to renounce hers.

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Which of the following are character foils?

• Tybalt and Benvolio
• Nurse and Juliet
• Romeo and Juliet
• Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet

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