Romeo & Juliet Acts 1-3

Which of these words best describes Tybalt's personality as revealed in Act 1 of Romeo & Juliet?

• A. amiable

• B. lovesick

• C. reflective

• D. aggressive

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According to details in Act 1 of Romeo & Juliet, who is Rosaline?

• A. Tybalt's sister

• B. Lady Capulet

• C. Benvolio's wife

• D. the woman Romeo loves

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If a mutiny occurs in the streets, which of the following would a passerby most likely observe? Base your answer on the meaning of mutiny as it is used in Romeo and Juliet, Act 1.

• A. a group of young people fighting and brawling

• B. a crossing guard holding up traffic for schoolchildren

• C. a crowd cheering on the sidewalks as a parade marches by

• D. a construction crew working busily with drills and heavy equipment

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Which of the following statements best summarizes Romeo's reaction when he first sees Juliet at the Capulet's feast in Act 1? Choose 2 options.

• A. He is dazzled by her earrings

• B. He wonders about her identity

• C. He is puzzled by her appearance

• D. He immediately falls in love with her

• E. He admires her poise and self-confidence

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What is the main purpose of the Prologue to Romeo and Juliet, Act 1?

• A. to quiet down the audience

• B. to praise the noble Prince Escalus

• C. to set the scene for the play as a whole

• D. to explain the history of the Montague-Capulet feud

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The Latin word mittere means "to send". Using this information and your knowledge of Latin prefixes, choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of transmit.

• A. The factory workers demanded better conditions

• B. The girls whispered quietly in the back of the room

• C. The man bought groceries to make dinner for his family

• D. The college student emailed his assignment to the professor

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In Act 1, Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?

• A. He wants to confront Romeo later, when there are not as many people present.

• B. He wants to monitor Romeo and see what Romeo might be scheming to do

• C. He will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.

• D. He is annoyed, but he wants to deal with Romeo in his own way

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What does the Nurse's dialogue in Act 1, Scene 3, reveal about her character? Choose 2 options.

• A. She still grieves for her husband.

• B. She resents her employers

• C. She is devoted to Juliet

• D. She rambles on and on

• E. She is very strict

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What is most clearly revealed about Mercutio in this excerpt from the long speech he makes about Queen Mab in Act 1, Scene iv?

• A. He is practical and manipulative

• B. He is playful and imaginative

• C. He is violent and vindictive

• D. He is jolly but deceitful

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Which of the following lines from Act 1 contains an oxymoron?

• A. Indeed I should have asked you that before

• B. Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate

• C. Thou knowest my daughter's of a pretty age

• D. We'll measure them a measure and be gone

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