The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet- Practice Quiz

What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• to quiet down the audience

• to set the scene for the play as a whole

• to explain the causes of the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets

• to praise Prince Escalus

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Interpretation

From the dialogue and stage directions in Act I, Scene i of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet,

what can you conclude about Abram and Balthasar?

• They are police constables.

• They are Tybalt's cousins.

• They are the Montagues' servants.

• They are the Capulets' servants.

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue and Stage Directions

What does this stage direction in Act I, Scene i of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet show about

the character of Prince Escalus?

[Enter PRINCE ESCALUS, with his Train.]

• He is an important figure in Verona.

• He serves as a mentor to many young

  men.

• He is an effective leader.

• He is a weak leader.

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue and Stage Directions

In Act I, Scene i of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

• a heavy fine on those who participate in the violence

• exile from Verona

• death to those who participate in the violence

• loss of the participants' lands and properties

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue

Which of these words best describes Tybalt's personality as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of

Romeo and Juliet?

• reflective

• love-sick

• amiable

• aggressive

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Interpretation

According to the details in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, who is Rosaline?

• Tybalt's sister

• the lady for whom Romeo is pining

• Lady Capulet

• Benvolio's wife

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Comprehension

What does the Nurse's dialogue in Act I, Scene iii of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet reveal

about her character?

• She is devoted to Juliet.

• She is very strict.

• She talks very little.

• She resents her employers.

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue and Stage Directions

Which answer choice best summarizes this speech about Paris that Lady Capulet makes to Juliet in Act I, Scene iii of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

"Read o'er the volume of young Paris' face,

And find delight writ there with beauty's pen;

Examine every married lineament,

And see how one another lends content;

And what obscured in this fair volume lies

Find written in the margent of his eyes."

• Paris is a large but handsome man

• Paris is like a beautiful book.

• Paris is already married.

• Paris' eyes are very revealing.

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Summarize

Which statement is the best summary of Benvolio's role in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and

Juliet?

• He shows concern for Romeo and tries to calm the fighting families.

• He tries to defend Romeo and threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.

• He discusses Romeo's private feelings with his uncle, Romeo's father.

• He agrees to accompany Romeo to the masked feast at the Capulets' home.

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue and Stage Directions

Summarize

What can you conclude about Mercutio from the long speech he makes about Queen Mab in

Act I, Scene iv of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• He is playful and imaginative.

• He is jolly but deceitful.

• He is violent and vindictive.

• He is practical and manipulative.

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Literary Analysis: Dialogue and Stage Directions