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Romeo and Juliet Act 1/2

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

In context, the word mutiny is best defined as...

a)

rebellion

b)

authority

c)

peace

d)

punishment

2.

What point does Juliet make when she speaks these lines in Act 2, scene 2, of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

What's in a name? That which we call a rose

By any other name would smell as sweet.

a)

She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague

b)

She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.

c)

The growing love she feels for Romeo is like a blooming rose.

3.

What does "for this alliance may so happy prove; to turn your households' rancor to pure love," mainly suggest?

a)

Romeo and Juliet will marry and be happy despite their families' hatred toward each other.

b)

Friar Lawrence remains skeptical about Romeo's ability to distinguish true love from a crush.

c)

Friar Lawrence thinks that Romeo and Juliet's love could end their families' lengthy feud.

4.

Which of these is the best example of a transgression?

a)

marriage

b)

theft

c)

travel

d)

exercise

5.

Based on the context of scene 2, what about Romeo causes problems for Juliet?

a)

his strange clothing

b)

his bad breath

c)

his poverty

d)

his name and family

6.

In scene 5, what does the Nurse disclose that she thinks of Romeo?

a)

He is the most amazing man she has ever met

b)

He has an ugly, green birthmark

c)

He is cruel and doesn't really love Juliet

d)

He is handsome and gentle, but doesn't have the best manners.

7.

The Latin word mittere means "to send." Using this information and your knowledge of Latin prefixes, choose a situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of transmit.

a)

The factory workers demanded better conditions.

b)

The girls whispered quietly in the back of the room.

c)

The man bought groceries to make dinner for his family.

d)

The college student e-mailed his assignment to the professor.

8.

In Act 2 of the Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

a)

Romeo and Juliet's decision to get married

b)

Friar Lawrence's discovery of an unusual plant

c)

The search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

d)

The arrival of Tybalt's letter at the Montagues' house.

9.

In Act 1 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet, what penalty does Prince Escalus threaten if further violence breaks out between the Capulets and the Montagues?

a)

a fine on those who participate in the violence

b)

death to those who participate in the violence

c)

loss of the participants' lands and properties

d)

exile of the participants from Verona

10.

Which of these words best describes Tybalt's personality as revealed in Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet?

a)

amiable

b)

lovesick

c)

reflective

d)

aggressive