R&J Act I quiz

Which of these is the best example of a transgression?

• exercise

• theft

• travel

What is the most likely meaning of heretics in the following sentence? The people who left the cult were shunned by the remaining members and treated as heretics.

• people who do not believe in a given set of religious rules

• people who constantly break the law

• people who share an ethnic background

If a mutiny occurs in the streets, which of the following would a person most likely observe? Base your answer on the meaning of mutiny as it is used in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I.

• a crossing guard holding up traffic for school children

• a group of people fighting and brawling

• a crowd cheering on the sidewalks as a parade marches by

The Latin prefix trans- means:

• across

• under

• within

• above

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

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

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

• The factory workers demanded better conditions.

In Act I, scene i of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

• death to those who participate in the violence

• loss of the participants’ lands and properties

• a fine on those who participate in the violence

Which of these words best describes Tybalt’s personality as revealed in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• Aggressive

• Reflective

• Lovesick

• Griddy

Which word best describes Romeo in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• aggressive

• reflective

• lovesick

According to the details in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, who is Rosaline?

• A) Lady Capulet

• B) Benvolio's wife

• C) the woman Romeo loves

Which statement is the best summary of Benvolio’s role in Act I of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

• He tries to defend Romeo and threatens to challenge Tybalt to a duel.

• He discusses Romeo’s private feelings with his uncle, Romeo’s father.

• He shows concern for Romeo and tries to calm the fighting families.