The Tragedy of Romeo and JulietCritical Reading Identify the leiter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

Which event in Romeo and Juliet does the Prologue foreshadow?A. the deaths of Romeo and JulietB. the marriage of Romeo and JulietC. the deaths of Paris and RomeoD. the marriage of Paris and Juliet

2. The setting of Act I of Romeo and Juliet is which of the following cities?A. VeniceB. VeronaC. MantuaD. Rome

3. In these lines from Act I, Scene i, what is Prince Escalus's message to Capulet and Montague?If ever you disturb our streets again,You live shall pay the forfeit of the peace.

A. Capulet and Montague have been responsible for three brawls.B. The city streets have heen much disturbed.C. Ancient citizens of Verona have been forced to take up arms.D. Capulet and Montague will pay with their lives If there are further disturbances.

4. InAct I, Scene i, what detail ahout Montague helps to make him a round, complex character thatgoes beyond the stereotype of an angry old curmudgeon?

A. the description of his homeB. the concern he shows over his son's unhappinessC. the description of his relationship with his wifeD. the way he treats Benvolio

5. At the end of Scene iv, how does Romeo explain his reluctance to go to the Capulets' party?A. He is afraid of angering Capulel.B. He has had a premonition of his own death.C. He is afraid of upsetting his father.D. Mercutio has warned him against going.

Act II6. What point does Juliet make when she speaks these lines in Act II, Scene ii?

What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet,

A. She thinks that Romeo has a sweet-sounding name.B. She wishes that Romeo would change his name.C. She loves Romeo even though he is a Montague.D. The love she feels for Romeo reminds her of a rose.

7. In agreeing to marry Romeo and Juliet, Friar Lawrence shows that heA. makes independent judgements.B. favors young lovers.C. dislikes the Capulets.D. Looks beyond the immediate event,

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8. In Act II, Scene iv, Benovlio and Mercutio are concerned about the letter has arrived at Romeo'sfather's house because they

A. are worried that Romeo is dead.B. doubt Romeo's ability to win a duel with Tybalt.C. know Romeo is too distracted to fight well.D. think Romeo should wait to get married.

9. Why does Friar Lawrence advise Romeo to "love moderately" just before Juliet arrives?A. He has seen Romeo in and out oflove before and hopes that Romeo is not acting too

hastily.B. It is his duty as a Friar to advise caution and moderation in all things.C. He assumes there will be trouble between the families because of the marriage and does

not want Romeo to forget that.D. He is doubtful as to whether Juliet will show up and wants to prepare Romeo for the

possible disappointment.

10. Reading the following speech by Juliet in Act Il, Scene v:Now is the sun upon the highmost hillOf this day'sjoumey, an from nine to twelveIs three long hours; yet she is not come.Had she affections and warm youthful blood,She would be as swift in motion as a ball ....

Which ofthe following is the best sununary of this speech?A. She may be doing the best she can, but she is still taking a long time.B. It has been three hours since she left. If she were young and in love, she would move faster.C. From nine to twelve is three hours, and she still has not returned.D. Older people can not be expected to move a fast as young lovers, so it is understandable that

she had not come.

ActID11. What event does Benvolio's lines from the opening of Act III, Scene i hint at, or foreshadow?

And, if we meet, we shall not 'scape a brawl,For now, these hot days, is the mad blood stirring.

A. the conversation the young men have later about Benvolio's quick temperB. the argument Juliet has with her fatherC. the fight in which Mercutio and Tybalt are killedD. the duel in which Romeo is killed

12. In Act III, Scene i, Romeo is motivated to kill Tybalt because Tybalt hasA. called Romeo in villain. C. killed MercutioB. killed Romeo D. challenged Romeo to a duel

13. Which ofthe following speeches is a soliloquy?A. In Scene i, Benvolio gives a long explanation to the Prince of the "blood fray."B. In Scene ii, Juliet, alone in her room, expresses her impatience and anxiety.C. In Scene iii, the Friar and Romeo are alone when the Friar tells Romeo of his banishment.D. In Scene v, the conversation between Juliet and Capulet is full of double meanings.

14. In Act III of Romeo and Juliet, the central issue is a choice betweenA. death and banishment.B. obedience and disobedienceC. vengeance and forgivenessD. romantic love and family loyalty

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15. In an aside, a character speaks toA. one other character, though others may be presentB. a group of other characters.C. the audience while alone on stage.D. the audience while other characters are on stage.

ActN16. In Act IV, Scene i, when Paris comes to discuss his sudden wedding plans with Friar Lawerence,

the friar tells him, "You say you do not know the lady's mind. !Uneven is the course; I like it not."Why does Friar Lawrence not like the plans?

A. The plans are too rushed.B. Juliet is already married to Romeo.C. Juliet will be dead before the wedding.D. He does not like Paris.

17. The plot events in Act IV are mainly aboutA. Capulet's plans for Juliet's wedding.B. Capulet's plans for Juliet's funeral.C. Juliet's plan to avoid marrying Paris.D. Paris's concern that Juliet does not love him.

18. InAct IV, Scene i, Paris tells Friar Lawrence, "Immoderately she weeps for Tybalt's death, I Andtherefore have I little talked of love." What makes Paris's conunent an example of dramaticirony?

A. Juliet is saddened by the death of Tybalt.B. Juliet is actually weeping over Romeo's banishment.C. Juliet is pretending to cry in order to avoid seeing Paris.D. Juliet was in love with her cousin Tybalt.

19. Which word best describes Friar Lawrence's role in dealing with Juliet in Act IV?A. judgeB. advocateC. enemyD. ally

20. In her soliloquy in Act N, Scene iv, Juliet expresses her anxieties about taking the potion. Whichof the following is not one of Juliet's anxieties about taking the potion?

A. Romeo, who is in Mantua, will not receive word of the scheme.B. The mixture may not work at all.C. The potion may be a real poison that will actually kill her.D. She may suffocate in the foul air of the tomb.

Act V21. What causes Friar Lawrence's important message to Romeo to go astray?

A. Romeo is not where Friar Lawrence thinks he is.B. His messenger in unexpectedly detained for a day.C. The distance from Verona to Mantua is too far to accomplish the trip in the required time.D. He sends Balthsaar, who misunderstands him and delivers the wrong message.

22. Which of the following events is the most direct cause of both Romeo's and Juliet's death?A. Mercutio's deathB. Friar John's delayC. Paris's presence at the tombD. Romeo's mother's death

23. Which statement best describes the theme, message about life and people, conveyed by the eventsin The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet?

A. Hatred between two families can rob people of what they hold dearest.B. Young people in love are foolish and totally irresponsible.C. Love is fleeting and must be pursued at all costs.D. Misunderstandings can happen at any age and must be forgiven.

24. Which ofthe following statements about tragedy is not true?A. The central character in a tragedy is a person of noble stature.B. A tragic hero's downfall is usually the result offate, a serious character flaw, or some

combination of both.C. A tragedy involves disaster or great misfortune.D. The sadness in tragedy is always varied by touches of comic relief.

25. Which ofthe following character traits is the flaw that causes Romeo's downfall?A. moodinessB. indecisivenessC. impulsivenessD. vengefulness

26. Compare and contrast the actions and/or motives of Romeo and/or Juliet. Would you define theiractions as being rational and/or irrational? Use specific details to support your argument.

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