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Honors ELA 9 Final Exam

Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

a play of serious actions that ends unhappily

a)

blank verse

b)

dramatic irony

c)

tragedy

d)

comedy

2.

poetry with ten syllables per line, alternating an unstressed one with a stressed one

a)

run-on line

b)

iambic pentameter

c)

sonnet

d)

blank verse

3.

several lines spoken by one character alone on stage

a)

sonnet

b)

monologue

c)

soliloquy

d)

aside

4.

14 lines of poetry that rhymes and is written in iambic meter

a)

sonnet

b)

soliloquy

c)

blank verse

d)

end-stopped line

5.

two lines of poetry in a row that rhyme

a)

duo rhyme

b)

couplet

c)

consecutive lines

d)

iambic meter

6.

an expression that combines contradictory ideas together

a)

dramatic irony

b)

tragedy

c)

oxymoron

d)

tragic flaw

7.

a main character in a tragedy

a)

flat character

b)

round character

c)

monologue

d)

tragic hero

8.

poetry that's written in iambic meter but doesn't rhyme

a)

poem

b)

couplet

c)

blank verse

d)

sonnet

9.

the character trait that brings about a sad ending

a)

dramatic irony

b)

tragic flaw

c)

dramatic personality

d)

couplet

10.

one character speaks multiple lines in a row to others on stage

a)

monologue

b)

sonnet

c)

soliloquy

d)

oxymoron

11.

a line of poetry that ends with no punctuation

a)

dramatic foil

b)

run-on line

c)

end-stopped line

d)

couplets

12.

when the audience knows something a character on stage does not know

a)

tragic flaw

b)

drama

c)

tragedy

d)

dramatic irony

13.

lines spoken to the audience as if other actors can't hear them

a)

oxymoron

b)

aside

c)

exuent

d)

run-on line

14.

Check all the answers that apply to Benvolio.

a)

He is a Montague

b)

He is Romeo's best friend

c)

He is a Capulet

d)

He is calm and level-headed

15.

Check all the answers that apply to Tybalt.

a)

He is a Montague

b)

He is a Capulet

c)

He is a strong and fierce fighter

d)

He is Juliet's cousin

16.

Check all the answers that apply to Mercutio.

a)

He is related to the Prince

b)

He is a jokester and goof

c)

He has a short temper

d)

He is not a Montague, but is very close friends with them

17.

Juliet is closest to...

a)

Her mother

b)

Her father

c)

Her nurse

d)

Her teacher

18.

Why is Romeo so sad in Act I?

a)

He is in love with a girl who doesn't love him back

b)

He is in love with a girl that his parents won't approve

c)

He just broke up with his longtime girlfriend

d)

His parents are moving the family to another city

19.

Benvolio has a suggestion for Romeo to move on from his broken heart. He suggests...

a)

Romeo should get a new hobby, like knitting

b)

Romeo should find a new girl to love at the Capulet party

c)

Romeo should meet his friend's sister, Juliet

d)

Romeo should try harder to get the girl to love him back

20.

The girl Romeo likes won't return his love because...

a)

She is engaged to someone else

b)

She hates Montagues

c)

She has no interest in dating anyone at all

d)

She heard scandalous rumors about Romeo

21.

Who is Paris?

a)

He is Juliet's cousin

b)

He wishes to marry Juliet

c)

He is Romeo's best friend

d)

He is the Prince of Verona

22.

We know the play takes place in the town of Verona. Where is Verona?

a)

England

b)

Italy

c)

Canada

d)

Scotland

23.

The prologue of the play is written in what special way?

a)

a sonnet

b)

a riddle

c)

a limerick

d)

a joke

24.

Check the adjectives that best describe Romeo.

a)

emotional

b)

romantic

c)

violent

d)

angry

25.

Why do the Capulets and Montagues fight so much?

a)

Years ago, the Capulets stole from the Montagues

b)

No one even remembers why they are fighting

c)

Decades ago, the Montagues betrayed the trust of the Capulets

d)

One of the Montague boys egged the Capulet house

26.

Both Juliet's parents want her opinion on marrying Paris. What is Juliet's opinion?

a)

She will try to love Paris and give him a chance, for her parents.

b)

She is excited to marry Paris right away.

c)

She never wants to marry, much less marry a stranger

d)

She is already in love with Romeo, so she declines Paris

27.

What do you call a character whose purpose is to accentuate or draw attention to the qualities of another character, most often the protagonist?

a)

Foil

b)

Plastic

c)

Throne

d)

Croissant

28.

Which of the following accurately describes a pair of foil characters in Romeo and Juliet?

a)

Friar Laurence, who is calm, is a foil to the Nurse, who is always upset

b)

Tybalt, who is always ready to fight, is a foil to Benvolio, who tries to keep the peace

c)

Romeo, who is emotional, is a foil to Juliet, who doesn’t show her feelings

d)

Lord Capulet, who hates the Montagues, is a foil to Lord Montague, who wants to end the feud

29.

Who was the first person to die in the play Romeo and Juliet

a)

Tybalt - Romeo's sword

b)

Mercutio - Tybalt's sword

c)

Tybalt - Mercutio's sword

d)

Romeo - Tybalts's sword

30.

Romeo belongs to the family of the _________ and Juliet belongs to the family of the _____________

a)

Montagues and Capulets

b)

Capulets and Montagues

31.

When did Romeo and Juliet meet?

a)

At a Capulet party

b)

At a Montague party

c)

When Romeo gatecrashed a Capulet party

d)

At Friar Laurence's Monastery

32.

Who gave Juliet the potion and what does it do?

a)

Friar Laurence - Suppresses all signs of life

b)

The Nurse - Puts her in a deep slumber

c)

The Nurse - Suppresses all signs of life

d)

Friar Laurence - Puts her to sleep

33.

In the end what united both families?

a)

The marriage of their two children

b)

Grief over their dead children

c)

Friar Laurence

d)

Tybalt's death

34.

What literary device is the following sentence


'It is the east, and Juliet is the sun...'

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Allusion

35.

What genre is this play?

a)

Shakesperean Tragedy

b)

Shakespearean Tragicomedy

c)

Shakespearean Comedy

36.
What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to take care of his lovesick problem?
a)
Look at other women
b)
Ask her to marry him
c)
Force himself on her
37.
What makes Romeo decide to go to the party?
a)
Because his friends pressure him to go
b)
Because Rosaline will be there
c)
Because he wants to fight the Capulets
38.
How do Romeo and friends plan to hide their identity at the Capulet's party?
a)
Wearing masks
b)
Painting their faces
c)
Nothing, no one will recognize them
39.
Who recognizes first that Romeo is at the party?
a)
Capulet
b)
Tybalt
c)
Peter
40.
How does Juliet find out Romeo is a Montague?
a)
Her Nurse tells her
b)
A servant tells her.
c)
Her father tells her.
d)
Tybalt tells her
41.
What is the setting of the play?
a)
Mantua
b)
Verona
c)
Venice
d)
Rome
42.
What is the conflict in the play?
a)
Juliet does not want to marry Paris.
b)
Nurse refuses to help Juliet.
c)
The Capulets and Montagues are in a feud that prevents Romeo and Juliet from expressing their love.
d)
Juliet is in love with Tybalt, which is forbidden by her parents.
43.
What is hyperbole?
a)
Figurative language that compares two unlike objects.
b)
Figurative language that exaggerates.
c)
Figurative language that puts human-like qualities on inanimate objects.
d)
Figurative language that compares two unlike objects using "like" or "as".
44.

Why does Romeo at first try to stop the fight with Tybalt?

a)

Romeo wants peace between his own family and his new wife's relatives.

b)

Romeo fears that Mercutio will be severely injured or killed.

c)

Romeo fears fighting will force him into exile from his new wife.

d)

Romeo admires Tybalt, even though he is a Capulet.

45.

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?

a)

Curse both the Capulets and the Montagues. Their feud has killed me.

b)

I am too weak to enter any of the houses. Tybalt and his friends have killed me.

c)

My wounds are like a plague spreading in people's houses. They will kill me.

d)

The feud between the two families is like a plague whose germs are like fat worms.

46.

Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III?

a)

Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.

b)

Tybalt threatens Benvolio.

c)

Tybalt kills Mercutio.

d)

Tybalt is a Capulet.

47.

Why does Romeo ultimately kill Tybalt in Act III?

a)

Tybalt calls Romeo a villain.

b)

Tybalt threatens Benvolio.

c)

Tybalt kills Mercutio.

d)

Tybalt is a Capulet.

48.

In Act III, Juliet delivers a long speech directed to the Nurse. What is the correct term for this type of speech?

a)

aside

b)

monologue

c)

foil

d)

soliloquy

49.
To what does Juliet not want Romeo to swear his love?
a)
a light in the dark
b)
the sun
c)
the moon
d)
a rose
50.
At the beginning of scene 3, what is Frair Lawrence doing?
a)
gathering herbs and flowers
b)
praying to pilgrims
c)
reading a book about herbology
d)
eating and drinking with pilgrims
51.
According to Friar Lawrence, how are humans like plants?
a)
They both need sunlight and water to grow.
b)
Humans need to eat plants to survive.
c)
They both have medicine and poison.
d)
They both can heal the sick and curse the evil.
52.
In the Prologue, what does the chorus say will happen to the two lovers?
a)
They will marry.
b)
They will die.
c)
They will be forced apart.
d)
They will live happily ever after.
53.
What does Prince Escalus say he will do to anyone who fights in the future?
a)
Put them in jail.
b)
Make them live together.
c)
Punish them with death.
d)
banish them from Verona
54.
What does Benvolio suggest to Romeo to take care of his lovesick problem?
a)
Look at other women
b)
Ask Rosaline to marry him
c)
Force Rosaline to be with him
d)
Become a priest
55.
What makes Romeo decide to go to the party?
a)
His friends pressure him to go
b)
Rosaline will be there
c)
He wants to fight the Tybalt
d)
He has to spy on the Capulets for his father
56.
How does Tybalt know Romeo is at the party?
a)
He sees Romeo without his mask on.
b)
He recognizes his voice.
c)
A servant tells him.
d)
The nurse tells him
57.
When Tybalt tells Lord Capulet that Romeo is at the party, Lord Capulet tells him to _____.
a)
calm down
b)
go kill Romeo
c)
throw Romeo out of the party
d)
Call for the Prince
58.
At the beginning of the play, Romeo's parents are worried about him because he ___________.
a)
is too friendly with their enemies
b)
has involved himself with rowdy friends
c)
seems unaccountably sad and gloomy
d)
is too hot-tempered and quick to anger
59.

Who said it?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other name would smell as sweet."

a)

Friar Laurence

b)

Juliet

c)

Romeo

d)

Benvolio

60.

Who said this?

"If ever you disturb the quiet of our streets again/Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace."

a)

Prince Escalus

b)

Paris

c)

Sampson

d)

Lady Capulet

61.

Who said this?

"Wise and slow. Thou stumblest who run fast."

a)

Paris

b)

Mercutio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Friar Laurence

62.

Who said this?

"Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man."

a)

Benvolio

b)

Mercutio

c)

Tybalt

d)

Paris

63.

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!"

a)

He means he hates Rosaline now.

b)

He means he cannot love so he's going to hate everything.

c)

He means he doesn't understand the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.

d)

He means he hates Benvolio

64.

Who said it?

"For this alliance may so happy prove,/To turn your households’ rancor to pure love."

a)

Friar Laurence

b)

Paris

c)

Prince Escalus

d)

Lord Capulet

65.

Who said it?

"But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart,/My will to her consent is but a part."

a)

Prince Escalus

b)

Lord Montague

c)

Lord Capulet

d)

Mercutio

66.

Who said this about what?

"It is an honor that I dream not of."

a)

Juliet about going to the Capulet ball.

b)

Juliet about being the queen of the Capulet ball.

c)

Juliet about becoming a nun.

d)

Juliet about getting married.

67.

Who said this to whom?

"What, drawn, and talk of peace! I hate the word,/As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee."

a)

Tybalt to Benvolio

b)

Tybalt to Romeo

c)

Tybalt to Mercutio

d)

Sampson to Abraham

68.

Who said this to whom?

"O, swear not by the moon, the inconstant moon,/That monthly changes in her circled orb"

a)

Lady Capulet to Paris

b)

Juliet to Romeo

c)

Nurse to Mercutio

d)

Juliet to Tybalt

69.
Who says, "A plague o' both your houses!"
a)
Prince Escalus
b)
Tybalt
c)
Mercutio
d)
Friar Laurence
70.
Who says, "What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee"?
a)
Romeo
b)
Capulet
c)
Tybalt
d)
Montague
71.
Who says, "If ever you disturb our streets again, Your lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace"?
a)
Capulet
b)
Montague
c)
Prince Escalus
d)
Friar Laurence
72.
Who says, "Here’s much to do with hate but more with love"?
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
Nurse
73.
Who says, "But woo her, gentle Paris, get her heart. My will to her consent is but a part"?
a)
Capulet
b)
Lady Capulet
c)
Nurse
d)
Juliet
74.
Who says, "Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, Which mannerly devotion shows in this"?
a)
Juliet
b)
Romeo
c)
Benvolio
d)
Friar Laurence
75.
Who says, "But soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun"?
a)
Romeo
b)
Juliet
c)
Capulet
d)
Nurse
76.
Who says, "O, swear not by the moon, th' inconstant moon, That monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable"?
a)
Juliet
b)
Romeo
c)
Friar Laurence
d)
Nurse
77.
Who says, "Tybalt, the reason that I have to love thee Doth much excuse the appertaining rage To such a greeting".
a)
Capulet
b)
Romeo
c)
Mercutio
d)
Juliet
78.
Who says, "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm"?
a)
Tybalt
b)
Romeo
c)
Mercutio
d)
Benvolio
79.
Who says, " Oh, I am fortune’s fool!"?
a)
Friar Laurence
b)
Juliet
c)
Romeo
d)
Nurse
80.

1.) Why does Julio refuse to hide from The Family?

a)

He has learned that you cannot run from your problems.

b)

He is trying to impress Romi.

c)

He doesn’t want to look like a wimp in front of Ben.

d)

He is afraid that another gang will start causing problems.

81.

Why don’t Romi or Julio tell the police or their parents about the gang’s threats?

a)

They think they will get in trouble.

b)

They think that no one will believe them.

c)

They think that things will get worse if the gang knows they told.

d)

They think it will be easy enough to handle on their own.

82.

How do the Montagues and the Cappelles first react to the news of their children’s disappearance?

a)

The Montagues are angry, and the Cappelles are scared

b)

The Cappelles are angry, and the Montagues are scared.

c)

The fathers are angry and blame the other person’s child. The mothers are more understanding.

d)

Cornell Cappelle starts a fight. Luis Montague is scared. The mothers are angry with each other.

83.

Which of the following quotes best supports the theme of the story?

a)

“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?”

b)

“I know [the gangs] are there. Most of the students and all of the teachers pretend that they aren’t.”

c)

“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. . . “

d)

“Stay away from Romiette, or we’ll hurt you. That’s a promise.”

84.

What causes the fight between Julio and Ben?

a)

Ben calls Julio “Chico.”

b)

Julio accidentally hits Ben in the face

c)

Ben thought Julio was in a gang.

d)

Ben accidentally knocks Julio over.

85.

What does Julio’s reaction to The Family’s first threat reveal about him?

a)

He is desperate to join a gang.

b)

He is tough and not afraid to fight.

c)

He is ashamed of being different.

d)

He is extremely homesick.

86.

What is Malaka’s motive for lying to Mrs. Cappelle?

a)

She is afraid of getting in trouble.

b)

She is hoping to impress Tyrell.

c)

She hates Mrs. Cappelle and doesn’t want to help her.

d)

She is forced to lie by the DevilDogs.

87.

Which sentence from the story suggests that Malaka was looking for acceptance from the gang?

a)

“Some other folks, now – they might give a care.”

b)

‘The Devildogs. They the baddest gang in the city right now,’ Malaka boasted.”

c)

“I don’t talk to her much anymore since she started hanging with that foreigner.”

d)

“I was just ridin’ in the car with my boyfriend and some of his friends.”

88.

How does the mood change when the Devildogs show up at London Woods the night Romi and Julio implement their plan?

a)

From humorous to frightening.

b)

From angry to romantic.

c)

From romantic to suspenseful.

d)

From suspenseful to terrifying.

89.

Throughout the novel, we read what Romiette writes in her journal. What effect does this have on the reader?

a)

The reader is able to gain a better understanding of Romiette.

b)

The reader learns more about how Julio feels.

c)

The reader learns about Romiette’s family.

d)

The reader can better understand Romiette and Destiny’s friendship.

90.

How does the author’s portrayal of Malaka in the boutique create suspense?

a)

Romi couldn’t figure out why Malaka was hanging around and asking questions about Julio.

b)

Malaka acts like she doesn’t like any of the jewelry even though she does.

c)

Malaka acts like she is going to steal from the boutique.

d)

Romi realizes she misses having Malaka as a friend.

91.

Why does Draper most likely include Nannette Norris in the story?

a)

To show that many news reporters are inept.

b)

She adds humor to the story.

c)

She adds suspense to the story.

d)

To show that a news reporter’s job is difficult.

92.

How do Mr. Montague’s comments about his past experience with a group of African American boys increase the tension in the story?

a)

Julio sympathizes with this dad’s experience and starts to feel differently about Romi.

b)

Romi is hurt by his feelings and worried Julio will feel the same way.

c)

Julio is angry with his dad for his prejudice against Romi.

d)

Mr. Montague says cruel things to Romi, which angers Julio.

93.

This story is told from the point of view of various characters. What effect does that have on the story?

a)

The reader is often confused about who the story is about

b)

The reader is able to know more about each character’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.

c)

The reader knows what every character thinks and feels.

d)

The reader has a better understanding of the mood.

94.

Which statement best supports how a character’s point of view changed during the story?

a)

“Do what you want. Can’t even have a conversation with you no more.”

b)

“I would be proud if you’d consider me your friend, Luis.”

c)

“He’s Hispanic.” “So?” “And I’m black.” “So?” “Neither one of us noticed.” “ Good, that’s the way the world ought to be.”

d)

“I’m sorry all of this happened, but I’m not sorry for caring for Romi.”

95.

How do the Montagues and the Cappelles first react to the news of their children’s disappearance?

a)

The Montagues are angry, and the Cappelles are scared.

b)

The Cappelles are angry, and the Montagues are scared.

c)

The fathers are angry and blame the other person’s child. The mothers are more understanding.

d)

Cornell Cappelle starts a fight. Luis Montague is scared. The mothers are angry with each other.

96.

What is Malaka’s motive for lying to Mrs. Cappelle?

a)

She is afraid of getting in trouble.

b)

She is hoping to impress Tyrell.

c)

She hates Mrs. Cappelle and doesn’t want to help her.

d)

She is forced to lie by the DevilDogs.

97.

What wish did Ben and Destiny make at 5:55?

a)

that Julio and Romiette would be safe

b)

that Julio and Romiette would be found alive

c)

that he and Destiny were dating

d)

that he and Destiny were eating breakfast

98.

What was Ben's extra wish?

a)

for Destiny

b)

for himself

c)

for Julio

d)

for Romiette

99.

How did Romi feel when she was being tied to the boat?

a)

She was terrified

b)

She was anxious

c)

She didn't worry

d)

She was too focused on Julio to care

100.

What new possibility did Captain Escaluski think about in Romi and Julio's situation?

a)

He thought they might have committed suicide together

b)

He thought they might have run away together

c)

He thought they might have hurt the Devildogs

d)

He thought they might have went into hiding

101.

Why were the fathers finally able to speak cordially to each other?

a)

They were more worried about their children

b)

Their wives made them

c)

They became friends

102.

What are the Devildogs charged with?

a)

possession of firearms

b)

felony murder

c)

kidnapping charges

103.

Why don’t Romi or Julio tell the police or their parents about the gang’s threats?

a)

They think they will get in trouble.

b)

They think that no one will believe them.

c)

They think that things will get worse if the gang knows they told.

d)

They think it will be easy enough to handle on their own.

104.

What item does Romiette give Julio after he gives her one?

a)

stuffed lion

b)

teddy bear

c)

yellow hair bow

d)

golden key ring

105.

Who came and visited during Romiette and Julio's lunch time and ruined the mood?

a)

Rashad and Terrell

b)

Rashad and Travis

c)

Raymond and Terrell

d)

Destiny and Ben

106.

What "issue" did Luis Montague have with Julio's friendship with Romiette?

a)

she was African-American

b)

she was Hispanic

c)

she was in a gang

d)

she was only online, not a real person

107.

What instrument DOESN'T Ben play?

a)

vibes

b)

mandolin

c)

saxophone

d)

trumpet

108.

What type of dog did Julio have back in Texas?

a)

German Shepard

b)

Pitbull

c)

Labrador

d)

Poodle