What is th emain purpose of the Prologue to Shakespeare's play?
to set the scene for the play as a whole
Which of the following is the best definition of dialogue?
conversation between or among characters
According to Prince Escalus in Act I, Scene I, what will be the penalty for Capulet and Montague if further violence between the families breaks out?
death
In Act I, which of the folowing best describes Tybalt's personality?
aggressive
In Act I, Scene iii, in Lady Capulet's speech to Juliet, to which of the following does Lady Capulet compare Paris?
a book
In Act I of Shakespeare;s play, who is Rosaline?
the lady for whom Romeo is love-sick
In a play, a dramatic foil is a character who contrasts with or sets off the personality or traits of another character. In Act l, Scene v, how is Capulet a dramatic foil for Tybalt?
Capulet's tolerance of the Montagues contrasts wit Tybalt's outrage.
In Act I, Scene v, why does Capulet allow Romeo to remain at the feast?
Capulet will not allow a well-mannered guest to be insulted in his home.
What is Benvolio's main function in Act l of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?
he shows concern for romeo and tries to keep the peace between families.
The following passage is an example of an? (scene iii. A room in capulet's house.)[ Enter capulet's wife,and nurse]
stage directions
Which of the following best describes Romeo's reaction when he first glimpses Juliet at the Capulets' party?
He immediately falls in love with her
Which of the following correctly defines blank verse?
unrhymed verse written in iambic pentameter.
In Act ll, which of the following is the most importantdevelopment in the plot of Romeo and Juliet?
the decision by Romeo and Juliet to get married.
In reding these lines, where should you pause?
at the end of lines 2 and 7
In Act ll, Friar Lawrence is best described as which of the following?
Romeo's spiritual advisor
Whom does Juliet send as a messenger ro Romeo to find out about Romeo's intentions?
Nurse
In Act ll, which of the following best describes the personalityoof Mercutio?
fanciful
Which of these lines varies the usual metrical pattern of blank verse?
line 3
Which of the following plays a part in Friar Lawrence's decision to marry Romeo and Juliet?
he thinks the marraige may help end the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues.
When you summarize a peice of writting, which or the following do you do?
breifly state the main points in a piece of writing
Who wrote the letter that Benvolio and Mercutio discuss in Act ll, Scene iv?
Tybalt
In Act ll, Scene iii, Romeo tells Friar Lawrence of his love for Juliet. Which of the following best summarizes Friar Lawrence's advice to Romeo?
Love moderately