Exploring Romeo and Juliet - Act I Scene II

The transcript describes a scene near the Capulet house where Paris seeks Juliet's hand in marriage. Capulet invites guests to a feast, including Paris, to win Juliet's heart. A servant struggles to find the guests, and Romeo, in emotional turmoil over Rosaline, reads the invitation list. Despite his love for Rosaline, Romeo decides to attend the feast, hoping to see her.

At what age is the young girl discussed in the first section considered ready for marriage?

• 12 years

• 14 years

• 18 years

• 16 years

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What condition does the girl's father set for her marriage?

• She must choose her suitor

• She must finish her education

• She must reach 21 years of age

• She must leave her family home

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What event is being planned to introduce the girl to potential suitors?

• A tournament

• A ball

• A feast

• A duel

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who is tasked with reading the list of invitees to the feast?

• A servant

• Tybalt

• Paris

• Romeo

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

What does the servant struggle with while preparing for the feast?

• Decorating

• Reading

• Cooking

• Singing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How does the servant's educational status affect his task?

• He refuses to do it

• He completes it quickly

• He delegates it to another

• He needs help reading

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the outcome of the servant's encounter with Romeo?

• Romeo challenges him to a duel

• Romeo agrees to attend the feast

• Romeo teaches him to read

• Romeo declines the invitation

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CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

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

Who does Romeo discuss his views on love with?

• Juliet

• Mercutio

• His mother

• Benvolio

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What philosophical concept does Romeo explore with Benvolio?

• Justice

• Love

• Wealth

• Power

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main theme of the last section of the transcript?

• Political power

• Family feud

• Educational reform

• Love and destiny

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3