Romeo and Juliet Act I-III Review

What is the definition of a sonnet in poetry?

• a) A poem with fourteen lines
• b) A poem with ten lines
• c) A poem with twelve lines
• d) A poem with sixteen lines

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What is the setting of the play "Romeo and Juliet"?

• a) Verona, Italy
• b) Athens, Greece
• c) London, England
• d) Paris, France

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What is the relationship between the two households mentioned in the play?

• a) They are business partners
• b) They are friends
• c) They are enemies
• d) They are related by marriage

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What does Shakespeare mean by "star-crossed lovers" in the play?

• a) They are in love with each other but cannot be together
• b) They are from different social classes
• c) They are related by blood
• d) They are in a forbidden relationship

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What happens to the lovers in the play?

• a) They get married and live happily ever after
• b) They die tragically
• c) They break up and move on with their lives
• d) They elope and start a new life together

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About how long does the Chorus assume the play will be staged?

• a) Three hours
• b) Two hours
• c) One hour
• d) Four hours

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Who is fighting at the beginning of the first scene?

• a) The Montagues and the Capulets
• b) The Montagues and the Prince 's army
• c) The Capulets and the citizens of Verona
• d) The Montagues and the citizens of Verona

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Who tries to break up the fighting in the first scene?

• a) Lord Montague
• b) Lord Capulet
• c) Benvolio
• d) The Prince

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What threat does the Prince make to Lord Montague and Lord Capulet?

• a) They will be fined heavily if there is another disturbance of the peace
• b) They will be thrown in jail if there is another disturbance of the peace
• c) The next person who disturbs the peace of Verona will die
• d) The Prince will personally punish them if there is another disturbance of the peace

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What do Benvolio and Montague say about Romeo's behavior?

• a) He has been partying too much
• b) He has been fighting with other young men
• c) He has been hiding in his room and crying
• d) He has been studying hard for his exams

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