West Side

What does Maria ask Tony to do when he comes to the dress shop?

• move to San Juan with her

• stop the rumble

• go to the movies

• become a Shark

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Where is the balcony scene from "Romeo and Juliet" recreated in "West Side Story"?

• in a tree

• on a fire escape

• from the window in a building

• in a park

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Match the following

• Loud and confident. She is Bernardo's girlfriend and tries to look out for Maria.

• Bernardo

• Wants to leave the Jets and find something more in his life.

• Maria

• Just moved from Puerto Rico. She sews at the bridal shop and wants people to love each other.

• Riff

• Leader of the Jets. Bored and looking for trouble. Tony's best friend.

• Anita

• Leader of the Sharks. He hates the "Anglos" in his neighborhood with a passion.

• Tony

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Reorder the following

• Anita helps Maria with her dress. We learn that Chino does not make Maria feel anything.

• The Sharks and Jets meet at the coffee pot to plan the big fight.

• The Jets throw stink-bombs into stores. The Sharks pierce Baby-John's ear with an ice pick.

• Tony leaves the Jets

• Tony Meets Maria at the dance.

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Match the following characters to their strongest trait in the story

• Full of passionate hatred

• Riff

• Wants everyone to love more

• Tony

• Xenophobic and racist

• Maria

• Hoping for something more in life

• Bernardo

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At the bottom of page 116, Action says to Bernardo, "Who asked you to move here?" Why does Action say this?

• He's just making a joke to make Bernardo laugh.

• Action is just being friendly, and Riff wants to know the answer.

• He really wants to know who asked Bernardo to move to New York.

• Action, a Jet, wants Bernardo, a Puerto Rican Shark, to leave New York.

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The stage directions on page 118 say, (They shake). Why do the Jets and Sharks shake hands?

• They're trying to make Officer Schrank think they're getting along.

• They are agreeing on their plan for the time and location of the rumble.

• They're agreeing to disagree.

• They're trying to get along.

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What is the primary theme explored in 'West Side Story'?

• Love and conflict

• Adventure and discovery

• Mystery and suspense

• Friendship and loyalty

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Which character in 'West Side Story' is equivalent to Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

• Anita

• Maria

• Tony

• Bernardo

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In 'West Side Story', what is the significance of the song 'Tonight'?

• It represents the hope for a better future.

• It is a farewell song.

• It signifies the end of a relationship.

• It is a song about friendship.

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