Romeo and Juliet Prologue Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "ancient" mean in the context of the prologue?

• Related to old people

• Very old; belonging to the very distant past

• A type of writing

• Related to history

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the meaning of "grudge" as used in the prologue?

• A type of medieval weapon

• A feeling of ill will or resentment

• A sudden loud noise

• A formal complaint

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

The term "mutiny" in the prologue refers to what?

• A musical instrument

• Open rebellion against authority

• A secret meeting

• A type of ship

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

What does "star-crossed" imply in the prologue?

• Guided by the stars

• Having bad luck

• Destined to meet

• Lost in space

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

In the context of the prologue, what does "strife" mean?

• A strong wind

• A long journey

• Angry or bitter disagreement

• A type of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The word "foes" in the prologue refers to what?

• Types of plants

• Family members

• Enemies

• Old laws

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "misadventured" suggest in the prologue?

• Well-planned

• Unfortunate

• Exciting

• Misunderstood

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

The term "piteous" in the prologue most closely means what?

• Joyful

• Deserving or arousing pity

• Angry

• Hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

What does "overthrows" imply in the context of the prologue?

• To win a game

• To decorate over something

• To end the rule of; to defeat

• To throw something too far

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

In the prologue, "naught" means what?

• A type of boat

• Nothing

• Night

• A knot

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4