WorksheetsHonors ELA 9 Final Exam
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 54mins
a play of serious actions that ends unhappily
blank verse
dramatic irony
tragedy
comedy
poetry with ten syllables per line, alternating an unstressed one with a stressed one
run-on line
iambic pentameter
sonnet
blank verse
several lines spoken by one character alone on stage
sonnet
monologue
soliloquy
aside
14 lines of poetry that rhymes and is written in iambic meter
sonnet
soliloquy
blank verse
end-stopped line
two lines of poetry in a row that rhyme
duo rhyme
couplet
consecutive lines
iambic meter
an expression that combines contradictory ideas together
dramatic irony
tragedy
oxymoron
tragic flaw
a main character in a tragedy
flat character
round character
monologue
tragic hero
poetry that's written in iambic meter but doesn't rhyme
poem
couplet
blank verse
sonnet
the character trait that brings about a sad ending
dramatic irony
tragic flaw
dramatic personality
couplet
one character speaks multiple lines in a row to others on stage
monologue
sonnet
soliloquy
oxymoron
a line of poetry that ends with no punctuation
dramatic foil
run-on line
end-stopped line
couplets
when the audience knows something a character on stage does not know
tragic flaw
drama
tragedy
dramatic irony
lines spoken to the audience as if other actors can't hear them
oxymoron
aside
exuent
run-on line
Check all the answers that apply to Benvolio.
He is a Montague
He is Romeo's best friend
He is a Capulet
He is calm and level-headed
Check all the answers that apply to Tybalt.
He is a Montague
He is a Capulet
He is a strong and fierce fighter
He is Juliet's cousin
Check all the answers that apply to Mercutio.
He is related to the Prince
He is a jokester and goof
He has a short temper
He is not a Montague, but is very close friends with them
Juliet is closest to...
Her mother
Her father
Her nurse
Her teacher
Why is Romeo so sad in Act I?
He is in love with a girl who doesn't love him back
He is in love with a girl that his parents won't approve
He just broke up with his longtime girlfriend
His parents are moving the family to another city
Benvolio has a suggestion for Romeo to move on from his broken heart. He suggests...
Romeo should get a new hobby, like knitting
Romeo should find a new girl to love at the Capulet party
Romeo should meet his friend's sister, Juliet
Romeo should try harder to get the girl to love him back
The girl Romeo likes won't return his love because...
She is engaged to someone else
She hates Montagues
She has no interest in dating anyone at all
She heard scandalous rumors about Romeo
Who is Paris?
He is Juliet's cousin
He wishes to marry Juliet
He is Romeo's best friend
He is the Prince of Verona
We know the play takes place in the town of Verona. Where is Verona?
England
Italy
Canada
Scotland
The prologue of the play is written in what special way?
a sonnet
a riddle
a limerick
a joke
Check the adjectives that best describe Romeo.
emotional
romantic
violent
angry
Why do the Capulets and Montagues fight so much?
Years ago, the Capulets stole from the Montagues
No one even remembers why they are fighting
Decades ago, the Montagues betrayed the trust of the Capulets
One of the Montague boys egged the Capulet house
Both Juliet's parents want her opinion on marrying Paris. What is Juliet's opinion?
She will try to love Paris and give him a chance, for her parents.
She is excited to marry Paris right away.
She never wants to marry, much less marry a stranger
She is already in love with Romeo, so she declines Paris
What do you call a character whose purpose is to accentuate or draw attention to the qualities of another character, most often the protagonist?
Foil
Plastic
Throne
Croissant
Which of the following accurately describes a pair of foil characters in Romeo and Juliet?
Friar Laurence, who is calm, is a foil to the Nurse, who is always upset
Tybalt, who is always ready to fight, is a foil to Benvolio, who tries to keep the peace
Romeo, who is emotional, is a foil to Juliet, who doesn’t show her feelings
Lord Capulet, who hates the Montagues, is a foil to Lord Montague, who wants to end the feud
Who was the first person to die in the play Romeo and Juliet
Tybalt - Romeo's sword
Mercutio - Tybalt's sword
Tybalt - Mercutio's sword
Romeo - Tybalts's sword
Romeo belongs to the family of the _________ and Juliet belongs to the family of the _____________
Montagues and Capulets
Capulets and Montagues
When did Romeo and Juliet meet?
At a Capulet party
At a Montague party
When Romeo gatecrashed a Capulet party
At Friar Laurence's Monastery
Who gave Juliet the potion and what does it do?
Friar Laurence - Suppresses all signs of life
The Nurse - Puts her in a deep slumber
The Nurse - Suppresses all signs of life
Friar Laurence - Puts her to sleep
In the end what united both families?
The marriage of their two children
Grief over their dead children
Friar Laurence
Tybalt's death
What literary device is the following sentence
'It is the east, and Juliet is the sun...'
Simile
Metaphor
Personification
Allusion
What genre is this play?
Shakesperean Tragedy
Shakespearean Tragicomedy
Shakespearean Comedy
Why does Romeo at first try to stop the fight with Tybalt?
Romeo wants peace between his own family and his new wife's relatives.
Romeo fears that Mercutio will be severely injured or killed.
Romeo fears fighting will force him into exile from his new wife.
Romeo admires Tybalt, even though he is a Capulet.
After he is wounded, Mercutio says, "A plague a both your houses! They have worms' meat of me." Which of these statements is the best paraphrase of Mercutio's words?
Curse both the Capulets and the Montagues. Their feud has killed me.
I am too weak to enter any of the houses. Tybalt and his friends have killed me.
My wounds are like a plague spreading in people's houses. They will kill me.
The feud between the two families is like a plague whose germs are like fat worms.
Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III?
Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.
Tybalt threatens Benvolio.
Tybalt kills Mercutio.
Tybalt is a Capulet.
Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III?
Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.
Tybalt threatens Benvolio.
Tybalt kills Mercutio.
Tybalt is a Capulet.
In Act III, Juliet delivers a long speech directed to the Nurse. What is the correct term for this type of speech?
aside
monologue
foil
soliloquy
Who said it?
"What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet."
Friar Laurence
Juliet
Romeo
Benvolio
Who said this?
"If ever you disturb the quiet of our streets again/Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."
Prince Escalus
Paris
Sampson
Lady Capulet
Who said this?
"Wise and slow. Thou stumblest who run fast."
Paris
Mercutio
Tybalt
Friar Laurence
Who said this?
"Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man."
Benvolio
Mercutio
Tybalt
Paris
What does it mean?
Romeo says, "Here’s much to do with hate, but more with love./Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate!"
He means he hates Rosaline now.
He means he cannot love so he's going to hate everything.
He means he doesn't understand the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.
He means he hates Benvolio
Who said it?
"For this alliance may so happy prove,/To turn your households’ rancor to pure love."
Friar Laurence
Paris
Prince Escalus
Lord Capulet
Who said it?
"But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,/My will to her consent is but a part."
Prince Escalus
Lord Montague
Lord Capulet
Mercutio
Who said this about what?
"It is an honor that I dream not of."
Juliet about going to the Capulet ball.
Juliet about being the queen of the Capulet ball.
Juliet about becoming a nun.
Juliet about getting married.
Who said this to whom?
"What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word,/As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."
Tybalt to Benvolio
Tybalt to Romeo
Tybalt to Mercutio
Sampson to Abraham
Who said this to whom?
"O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,/That monthly changes in her circled orb"
Lady Capulet to Paris
Juliet to Romeo
Nurse to Mercutio
Juliet to Tybalt
1.) Why does Julio refuse to hide from The Family?
He has learned that you cannot run from your problems.
He is trying to impress Romi.
He doesn’t want to look like a wimp in front of Ben.
He is afraid that another gang will start causing problems.
Why don’t Romi or Julio tell the police or their parents about the gang’s threats?
They think they will get in trouble.
They think that no one will believe them.
They think that things will get worse if the gang knows they told.
They think it will be easy enough to handle on their own.
How do the Montagues and the Cappelles first react to the news of their children’s disappearance?
The Montagues are angry, and the Cappelles are scared
The Cappelles are angry, and the Montagues are scared.
The fathers are angry and blame the other person’s child. The mothers are more understanding.
Cornell Cappelle starts a fight. Luis Montague is scared. The mothers are angry with each other.
Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the story?
“I didn’t pick him. It just happened! You don’t pick who you fall for. You just fall, and when you pick yourself up, he’s part of your life. Can’t you understand that?”
“I know [the gangs] are there. Most of the students and all of the teachers pretend that they aren’t.”
“The water thundered into her ears, forced itself down her throat, and burned its way into her nose, her lungs, her brain. The water was fierce and deadly. . . “
“Stay away from Romiette, or we’ll hurt you. That’s a promise.”
What causes the fight between Julio and Ben?
Ben calls Julio “Chico.”
Julio accidentally hits Ben in the face
Ben thought Julio was in a gang.
Ben accidentally knocks Julio over.
What does Julio’s reaction to The Family’s first threat reveal about him?
He is desperate to join a gang.
He is tough and not afraid to fight.
He is ashamed of being different.
He is extremely homesick.
What is Malaka’s motive for lying to Mrs. Cappelle?
She is afraid of getting in trouble.
She is hoping to impress Tyrell.
She hates Mrs. Cappelle and doesn’t want to help her.
She is forced to lie by the DevilDogs.
Which sentence from the story suggests that Malaka was looking for acceptance from the gang?
“Some other folks, now – they might give a care.”
‘The Devildogs. They the baddest gang in the city right now,’ Malaka boasted.”
“I don’t talk to her much anymore since she started hanging with that foreigner.”
“I was just ridin’ in the car with my boyfriend and some of his friends.”
How does the mood change when the Devildogs show up at London Woods the night Romi and Julio implement their plan?
From humorous to frightening.
From angry to romantic.
From romantic to suspenseful.
From suspenseful to terrifying.
Throughout the novel, we read what Romiette writes in her journal. What effect does this have on the reader?
The reader is able to gain a better understanding of Romiette.
The reader learns more about how Julio feels.
The reader learns about Romiette’s family.
The reader can better understand Romiette and Destiny’s friendship.
How does the author’s portrayal of Malaka in the boutique create suspense?
Romi couldn’t figure out why Malaka was hanging around and asking questions about Julio.
Malaka acts like she doesn’t like any of the jewelry even though she does.
Malaka acts like she is going to steal from the boutique.
Romi realizes she misses having Malaka as a friend.
Why does Draper most likely include Nannette Norris in the story?
To show that many news reporters are inept.
She adds humor to the story.
She adds suspense to the story.
To show that a news reporter’s job is difficult.
How do Mr. Montague’s comments about his past experience with a group of African American boys increase the tension in the story?
Julio sympathizes with this dad’s experience and starts to feel differently about Romi.
Romi is hurt by his feelings and worried Julio will feel the same way.
Julio is angry with his dad for his prejudice against Romi.
Mr. Montague says cruel things to Romi, which angers Julio.
This story is told from the point of view of various characters. What effect does that have on the story?
The reader is often confused about who the story is about
The reader is able to know more about each character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
The reader knows what every character thinks and feels.
The reader has a better understanding of the mood.
Which statement best supports how a character’s point of view changed during the story?
“Do what you want. Can’t even have a conversation with you no more.”
“I would be proud if you’d consider me your friend, Luis.”
“He’s Hispanic.” “So?” “And I’m black.” “So?” “Neither one of us noticed.” “ Good, that’s the way the world ought to be.”
“I’m sorry all of this happened, but I’m not sorry for caring for Romi.”
How do the Montagues and the Cappelles first react to the news of their children’s disappearance?
The Montagues are angry, and the Cappelles are scared.
The Cappelles are angry, and the Montagues are scared.
The fathers are angry and blame the other person’s child. The mothers are more understanding.
Cornell Cappelle starts a fight. Luis Montague is scared. The mothers are angry with each other.
What is Malaka’s motive for lying to Mrs. Cappelle?
She is afraid of getting in trouble.
She is hoping to impress Tyrell.
She hates Mrs. Cappelle and doesn’t want to help her.
She is forced to lie by the DevilDogs.
What wish did Ben and Destiny make at 5:55?
that Julio and Romiette would be safe
that Julio and Romiette would be found alive
that he and Destiny were dating
that he and Destiny were eating breakfast
What was Ben's extra wish?
for Destiny
for himself
for Julio
for Romiette
How did Romi feel when she was being tied to the boat?
She was terrified
She was anxious
She didn't worry
She was too focused on Julio to care
What new possibility did Captain Escaluski think about in Romi and Julio's situation?
He thought they might have committed suicide together
He thought they might have run away together
He thought they might have hurt the Devildogs
He thought they might have went into hiding
Why were the fathers finally able to speak cordially to each other?
They were more worried about their children
Their wives made them
They became friends
What are the Devildogs charged with?
possession of firearms
felony murder
kidnapping charges
Why don’t Romi or Julio tell the police or their parents about the gang’s threats?
They think they will get in trouble.
They think that no one will believe them.
They think that things will get worse if the gang knows they told.
They think it will be easy enough to handle on their own.
What item does Romiette give Julio after he gives her one?
stuffed lion
teddy bear
yellow hair bow
golden key ring
Who came and visited during Romiette and Julio's lunch time and ruined the mood?
Rashad and Terrell
Rashad and Travis
Raymond and Terrell
Destiny and Ben
What "issue" did Luis Montague have with Julio's friendship with Romiette?
she was African-American
she was Hispanic
she was in a gang
she was only online, not a real person
What instrument DOESN'T Ben play?
vibes
mandolin
saxophone
trumpet
What type of dog did Julio have back in Texas?
German Shepard
Pitbull
Labrador
Poodle
