In Act 1 Scene 4, Mercutio gives a monologue about Queen Mab. Based on the Queen Mab speech, what can the reader infer about Mercutio?

The reader can infer that Mercutio is an imaginative character who can go off on tangents about dreams and desires.

The reader can infer that Mercutio is a witty character who is always causing trouble.

The reader can infer that Mercutio is a descriptive character who loves to tell stories about real people.

Reread the following excerpt from Act 1, Scene 4: ROMEO I fear too early, for my mind misgives Some consequence yet hanging in the stars Shall bitterly begin his fearful date With this night’s revels, and expire the term Of a despised life closed in my breast… What event is foreshadowed in this excerpt?

The event that is foreshadowed in this excerpt is that Romeo will die an early death.

The event that is foreshadowed in this excerpt is that the party will be boring.

The event that is foreshadowed in this excerpt is that Romeo will begin a relationship.

The event that is foreshadowed in this excerpt is that Romeo will be punished for missing his curfew.

In Act 1, Scene 5, Romeo and Juliet meet and the lovers’ dialogue forms a sonnet. Within this sonnet, there is an extended metaphor. What do Romeo and Juliet compare themselves to?

Romeo compares himself to a worshiper, while Juliet compares herself to a saint.

Romeo compares himself to a book, while Juliet compares himself to a reader.

Romeo compares himself to a priest, while Juliet compares herself to a prayer.

What is Romeo comparing love to?

Romeo is comparing love to a student who leaves school happily, but goes to school sadly.

Romeo is comparing love to a student doing school work which is very difficult.

Romeo is comparing love to a student who graduates, but feels unaccomplished.

Romeo is comparing love to a student who attends detention which is very boring.

At the end of Act 2, Scene 3, Friar Lawrence agrees to marry Romeo and Juliet. What is the character’s motivation to marry the young couple?

Friar Lawrence believes that Romeo and Juliet’s marriage will end their family’s fighting.

Friar Lawrence believes that the marriage of Romeo and Juliet will be a better union than Romeo and Rosaline.

Friar Lawrence believes that because Romeo loves Juliet, he should marry her before he changes his mind.

Friar Lawrence believes that Romeo and Juliet have kissed and therefore they need to be married soon.

In Act 2, Scene 6, Friar Lawrence speaks to Romeo and expresses concerns about the sudden nuptials. Select one of the following quotes that shows Friar Lawrence’s dread?

“So smile the heavens upon this holy act, / That after-hours with sorrow chide us not!”

“Here comes the lady. O, so light a foot / Will ne’er wear out the everlasting flint.”

“Romeo shall thank thee, daughter, for us both.”

“Come, come with me, and we will make short work, / For, by your leaves, you shall not stay alone.”

What is the double meaning of “grave” in the last sentence?

Grave refers to death and seriousness.

Grave refers to sadness and loneliness.

Grave refers to intense and selfishness.

Grave refers to simple and uniqueness.

In Act 3, Scene 2, why does Juliet repeat the word “banished?”

Juliet repeats the word “banished” because she feels despair that she will be separated from Romeo.

Juliet repeats the word “banished” because she doesn’t know what the word means.

Juliet repeats the word “banished” because she thinks Tybalt is not dead but banished.

Juliet repeats the word “banished” because she hates the word and never wants to hear it again.

In Act 3, Scene 3, who pays a visit to Friar Lawrence and Romeo at Friar Lawrence’s cottage? What is the reason for this person’s visit?

The Nurse visits to deliver a message from Juliet.

Juliet visits to confess her love.

Paris visits to arrange his wedding with Juliet.

Benvolio visits to warn Romeo about the Prince.

In Act 3, Scene 3, which is NOT part of Friar Lawerence’s plan for Romeo?

Romeo will fake his own death then secretly escape to Mantua.

Romeo will spend his wedding night with Juliet.

Romeo will leave in the morning and stay exiled in Mantua.

Romeo will beg for the Prince’s forgiveness and be able to return to Verona.

According to Lady Capulet, what is Lord Capulet's motivation for marrying Juliet to Count Paris?

According to Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet wants Juliet to be less sad, so he has arranged a marriage to make her happy.

According to Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet wants Juliet to have another party so he has arranged her marriage.

According to Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet wants Juliet to leave Romeo so he wants her to have a new husband.

According to Lady Capulet, Lord Capulet wants Juliet to marry someone before she gets too old to marry.

In Act 4, Scene 1, which is NOT part of Friar Lawerence’s plan for Juliet?

Juliet will marry Paris to appease her parents but then secretly run away with Romeo.

Juliet will tell her parents that she will agree to marry Count Paris.

Juliet will take a potion that will put her in a death-like sleep.

Juliet will be put in the family vault and wait for Romeo to bring her to Mantua.

In Act 4, Scene 3, why is Juliet hesitant to drink Friar Lawrence’s potion?

Juliet is hesitant because she doesn’t think the potion will work.

Juliet is hesitant because she thinks that Friar Lawrence is trying to poison her.

Juliet is hesitant because she is scared to wake up in her family’s tomb.

In Act 5, Scene 1, Romeo’s servant tells him that Juliet is dead. Romeo says, “Is it e’en so? Then I defy you, stars!” From the beginning of the play, William Shakespeare mentions “star-crossed” and now defying the “stars.” What does the mention of stars tell the reader about the theme of destiny and fate?

The mention of stars tells the reader that destiny and fate are core beliefs for the characters.

The mention of stars tells the reader that destiny and fate are more important than free will.

The mention of stars tells the reader that destiny and fate cannot be fought.

In Act 5, Scene 1, what is the Apothecary’s motivation to sell Romeo the poison?

The Apothecary’s motivation to sell Romeo the poison is that he is poor and needs the money.

The Apothecary’s motivation to sell Romeo the poison is that it is the law to sell poison.

The Apothecary’s motivation to sell Romeo the poison is that he is afraid of Romeo.

The Apothecary’s motivation to sell Romeo the poison is that he wants to be a helpful merchant.

Reread the following excerpt from Act 5, Scene 2: Friar John Going to find a barefoot brother out, One of our order, to associate me, Here in this city visiting the sick, And finding him, the searchers of the town, Suspecting that we both were in a house Where the infectious pestilence did reign, Sealed up the doors and would not let us forth, So that my speed to Mantua there was stayed. Why was Friar John unable to deliver Friar Lawrence’s letter to Romeo?

Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because there was a plague and quarantine.

Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because Romeo is a fugitive of the law.

Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because there was no mail on Wednesday.

Friar John was unable to deliver the letter to Romeo because he read the letter himself.

In Act 5, Scene 3, why do Count Paris and Romeo fight outside of the Capulet family vault?

Count Paris believes that Romeo has come for revenge on the Capulets.

Count Paris believes that Romeo has come to steal Juliet from her tomb.

Count Paris believes that Romeo has come to desecrate the family vault.

Count Paris believes that Romeo has decided to die in the Capulet family vault.

What does Romeo notice about Juliet while she is “dead” and laying in the family vault?

Romeo notices that Juliet is still beautiful, even in death.

Romeo notices that Juliet is not dead, but faking her death.

Romeo notices that Juliet is unattractive in death.

Romeo notices that Juliet is wearing make-up.

What is the message that the Prince tells the feuding families and the reader?

The Prince tells the families and the reader that their hatred is what led their children to die.

The Prince tells the families and the reader that their love could have solved all their problems.

The Prince tells the families and the reader that love and death are punishment enough.

The Prince tells the families and the reader that hatred was always the answer.

How many people have died as a result of the events of the play?

Six people (Mercutio, Tybalt, Count Paris, Romeo, Juliet, and Lady Montague)

Four people (Mercutio, Tybalt, Romeo, and Juliet)

Five people (Mercutio, Tybalt, Count Paris Romeo, and Juliet)

Seven people (Mercutio, Tybalt, Count Paris, Romeo, Juliet, Lady Montague, and Friar Lawerance)

Most of the plot is driven by…

Miscommunication and dramatic irony

Miscommunication and situational irony

Miscommunication and verbal irony

What is the predominant theme of Romeo and Juliet?

Love is a powerful force that is capable of bringing people together or tearing people apart.

Love is a violent act that people should only enter cautiously.

Love is the solution to all the problems in society.

Love is an act of resistance and should be considered rebellious.

What lesson do both the Capulet and Montague families learn by the end of the play?

Both families learned that their fighting resulted in the death of their children and pain for the citizens of Verona.

Both families learned that their fighting will never truly end and that the feud will get even worse now.

Both families learned that their fighting was necessary to keep their family names in good standing even if it meant losing their children.

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Authored by STEFANIE A KIRK

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Romeo and Juliet begins with a prologue. What is the purpose of the prologue?

The purpose of the prologue is to introduce the characters to the audience.

The purpose of the prologue is to establish the setting to the audience.

The purpose of the prologue is to show the conflict to the audience.

All of the above

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According to the prologue, what is the setting of Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo and Juliet takes place in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Romeo and Juliet takes place in London.

Romeo and Juliet takes place in Verona.

Romeo and Juliet takes place in Mantua.

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What event is foreshadowed in the prologue?

Romeo and Juliet’s marriage.

Romeo and Juliet’s meeting.

Romeo and Juliet’s births.

Romeo and Juliet’s deaths.

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Who started the fight in Romeo and Juliet Act 1, Scene 1?

The Capulet servants

The Montague servants

Benvolio

Tybalt

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A foil is a character who contracts with another character. How are Benvolio and Tybalt foils?

Benvolio is the peacemaker, while Tybalt is the fighter.

Benvolio is the lover, while Tybalt doesn’t believe in love.

Benvolio is easy to anger, while Tybalt is slow to anger.

Benvolio is unreliable, while Tybalt is trustworthy.

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What literary device is used in this excerpt?

Metaphor

Simile

Personification

Alliteration

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In the extended metaphor, what item does Lady Capulet compare Count Paris to?

Lady Capulet compares Count Paris to a container.

Lady Capulet compares Count Paris to a book.

Lady Capulet compares Count Paris to a concert.

Lady Capulet compares Count Paris to a hairstyle.

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