Romeo and Juliet Act 1/2

In context, the word mutiny is best defined as...

• rebellion

• authority

• peace

• punishment

What point does Juliet make when she speaks these lines in Act 2, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

What's in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet.

• She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague

• She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.

• The growing love she feels for Romeo is like a blooming rose.

What does "for this alliance may so happy prove; to turn your households' rancor to pure love," mainly suggest?

• Romeo and Juliet will marry and be happy despite their families' hatred toward each other.

• Friar Lawrence remains skeptical about Romeo's ability to distinguish true love from a crush.

• Friar Lawrence thinks that Romeo and Juliet's love could end their families' lengthy feud.

Which of these is the best example of a transgression?

• marriage

• theft

• travel

• exercise

Based on the context of scene 2, what about Romeo causes problems for Juliet?

• his strange clothing

• his bad breath

• his poverty

• his name and family

In scene 5, what does the Nurse disclose that she thinks of Romeo?

• He is the most amazing man she has ever met

• He has an ugly, green birthmark

• He is cruel and doesn't really love Juliet

• He is handsome and gentle, but doesn't have the best manners.

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

• The factory workers demanded better conditions.

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

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

• The college student e-mailed his assignment to the professor.

In Act 2 of the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

• Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

• Friar Lawrence's discovery of an unusual plant

• The search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

• The arrival of Tybalt's letter at the Montagues' house.

In Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

• a fine on those who participate in the violence

• death to those who participate in the violence

• loss of the participants' lands and properties

• exile of the participants from Verona

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

• amiable

• lovesick

• reflective

• aggressive