Vocabulary Quiz: Romeo and Juliet

What does the verb "bite" mean?

• To increase or make something larger

• To cut, wound, or sting with teeth

• To engage in a noisy, violent fight

• To hit or attack someone or something

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following is a noun that means a fight or a noisy argument?

• Fray

• Choler

• Rancor

• Livery

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What is the meaning of the noun "foes"?

• Friends or allies

• Enemies or opponents

• Supporters of a cause

• Servants or soldiers

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the noun "choler" refer to?

• A state of calm

• Anger or irritable behavior

• A violation of a rule

• A uniform worn by soldiers

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which word means an argument or disagreement, often involving anger?

• Mutiny

• Quarrel

• Peace

• Augment

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the noun "mutiny" mean?

• A noisy, violent fight

• Rebellion against authority or control

• A way of doing something

• Bold, impudent behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the meaning of the noun "disgrace"?

• Loss of honor, respect, or reputation

• A state of calm or absence of conflict

• Bitter, long-lasting resentment

• Easily irritated or annoyed

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Who are "partisans"?

• Enemies or opponents

• Strong supporters of a particular party, cause, or person

• People who engage in a noisy, violent fight

• People who wear a uniform or distinctive clothing

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What does the verb "strike" mean?

• To increase or make something larger

• To hit or attack someone or something

• To engage in a noisy, violent fight

• To cut, wound, or sting with teeth

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

What does the adjective "tetchy" mean?

• Easily irritated or annoyed

• Harsh or violent in manner

• Doomed by fate

• Bold, impudent behavior

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E