Romeo and Juliet Prologue Quiz

Romeo and Juliet Prologue Quiz

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Created by

Philippa Ronan

English

12th Grade

16 plays

Easy

CCSS
RL.11-12.2, L.11-12.5, RL.11-12.3

+4

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet?

The purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet is to provide the audience with a brief overview of the play's plot and to set the stage for the tragic events that will unfold.

The purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet is to introduce the main characters

The purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet is to provide a detailed analysis of the play's themes

The purpose of the prologue in Romeo and Juliet is to offer a comedic relief before the tragic events

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet?

The Capulets and the Borgia

The Montagues and the Medici

The Montagues and the Tudors

The two feuding families in Romeo and Juliet are the Montagues and the Capulets.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the prologue reveal about the fate of Romeo and Juliet?

The prologue reveals that Romeo and Juliet are fated to become rulers of Verona.

The prologue reveals that Romeo and Juliet are fated to live happily ever after.

The prologue reveals that Romeo and Juliet are fated to die tragically.

The prologue reveals that Romeo and Juliet are fated to have a long and prosperous marriage.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What literary device is used in the prologue to Romeo and Juliet?

A limerick

A haiku

A Shakespearean sonnet.

A ballad

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

The setting of Romeo and Juliet is Paris, France.

The setting of Romeo and Juliet is London, England.

The setting of Romeo and Juliet is Athens, Greece.

The setting of Romeo and Juliet is Verona, Italy.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet?

The main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet is the idea of love at first sight.

The main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet is the idea of friendship and loyalty.

The main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet is the idea of revenge and betrayal.

The main theme introduced in the prologue of Romeo and Juliet is the idea of fate and destiny.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lines are in the prologue?

There are 20 lines in the prologue.
There are 10 lines in the prologue.
There are 16 lines in the prologue.
There are 14 lines in the prologue.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the phrase “Star-crossed” mean?

Lovers whose relationship is doomed to fail because those who believe in astrology claim that the stars control human destiny.

The relationship will have a happy ending.

The lovers will be rich.

The Lover have the same star sign

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4