AnswersCMS 2025-2026 English I CREDIT RECOVERYLove, Tragedy, and Drama: An Introduction to Shakespeare

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Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Capulet : O brother Montague! give me thy hand: This is my daughter’s jointure, for no more Can I demand. Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is best supported by this excerpt?

A
Tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.
B
Tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other.
C
Tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another.
D
Tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart.
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Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy does the character of Paris represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet ?

A
a character who falls from his social status
B
an outside pressure that escalates a conflict
C
the cause of a significant miscommunication
D
the hero whose character flaw brings him down
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What complication is introduced in the excerpt?

A
The costumes do not reflect the play’s time period.
B
The cast members struggle to memorize lines.
C
The students must work to promote the play.
D
The set committee must repair the background.
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Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet . Benvolio: Tut! man, one fire burns out another’s burning, One pain is lessen’d by another’s anguish; Turn giddy, and be helped by backward turning; One desperate grief cures with another’s languish: 45 Take thou some new infection to thy eye, And the rank poison of the old will die. According to Benvolio, what will cure Romeo’s heartache?

A
Romeo’s heartache will be healed by a potion.
B
Romeo’s heartache will lessen as he gets older.
C
Romeo’s heartache will be healed by going to the party.
D
Romeo’s heartache will go away if he meets another girl.
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Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet . One fairer than my love! the all-seeing sun 80 Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun. Which is the best paraphrase of Romeo’s lines?

A
I would love to meet a girl who is more beautiful than Rosaline.
B
There are many girls in the world more beautiful than Rosaline.
C
I would never love a girl as much as I love the fair Rosaline.
D
There has never been a girl more beautiful than Rosaline.
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Read the excerpt from Act I, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet . Tybalt : Romeo: One fairer than my love! the all-seeing sun (8) Ne’er saw her match since first the world begun. Benvolio : Tut! you saw her fair, none else being by, Herself pois'd with herself in either eye; But in that crystal scales let there be weigh'd Your lady's love against some other maid (85) That I will show you shining at this feast, And she shall scant show well that now shows best. How does Benvolio support the archetype of devoted friend in the excerpt?

A
by offering poetic images to praise Romeo’s love interest
B
by telling Romeo that he is too young to be romantically involved
C
by forcing Romeo to admit his faults and seek forgiveness
D
by encouraging Romeo to think logically and consider his options
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Read this dialogue between Nurse and Lady Capulet in Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Nurse: A man, young lady! lady, such a man As all the world—why, he’s a man of wax. Lady Capulet: Verona’s summer hath not such a flower. Nurse: Nay, he’s a flower; in faith, a very flower. Lady Capulet: What say you? can you love the gentleman? What is revealed through dialogue about the women’s feelings toward Paris? Choose three correct answers.

A
Lady Capulet hopes Juliet will be interested in Paris.
B
Nurse thinks Paris is too old for Juliet.
C
Lady Capulet feels Paris is too young and impoverished for Juliet.
D
Nurse thinks Paris is extremely handsome.
E
Lady Capulet feels Paris would be a good match for her daughter.
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Read the dialogue between the two main characters in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: [To JULIET.] If I profane with my unworthiest hand This holy shrine, the gentle sin is this; My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss. Juliet: Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much, Which mannerly devotion shows in this; For saints have hands that pilgrims’ hands do touch, And palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss. Based upon this dialogue, Romeo is

A
heartbroken over Rosaline.
B
reserved and introspective.
C
impulsive and affectionate.
D
feeling shy around a Capulet.
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Read these lines from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet . Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. What is the best way to paraphrase these lines?

A
Two feuding families in Verona have an ancient grudge.
B
Two feuding families shed blood over an ancient grudge.
C
Two families fight over whom pretty Verona shall marry.
D
Two old families in Verona fight and get themselves dirty.
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Read this line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet . Is now the two hours’ traffick of our stage; Which best paraphrases "two hours’ traffick”?

A
performance
B
conclusion
C
intermission
D
opening
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Read this excerpt from Act III, scene i of Romeo and Juliet . Benvolio : Here comes the furious Tybalt back again. Romeo : Alive! in triumph! and Mercutio slain! Away to heaven, respective lenity, And fire-ey’d fury be my conduct now! 90 Now, Tybalt, take the villain back again That late thou gav’st me; for Mercutio’s soul Is but a little way above our heads, Staying for thine to keep him company: Either thou, or I, or both, must go with him. 95 Tybalt : Thou wretched boy, that didst consort him here, Shalt with him hence. Romeo : This shall determine that. [They fight: TYBALT falls.] How does this complication contribute to the central conflict of the play?

A
When Romeo kills Tybalt, he increases the friction with Juliet’s family.
B
When Romeo avenges Mercutio’s death, Romeo is injured.
C
When Romeo avenges Mercutio’s death, the prince is grateful.
D
When Romeo kills Tybalt, he impresses friends with his bravery.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet . Juliet: O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo? Deny thy father, and refuse thy name; Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, And I’ll no longer be a Capulet. Shakespeare uses this soliloquy to portray Juliet’s

A
overwhelming shyness.
B
unbearable sadness.
C
scheming nature.
D
hopefulness and longing.
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In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet , Romeo is a protagonist because he is a

A
devoted friend to the play’s main character.
B
sympathetic main character facing a challenge.
C
romantic character from the 1700s.
D
frustrating character who creates conflict in the play.
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A paradox is a literary device often used to

A
provide hints or clues about events that occur later in a story.
B
explain a character’s reason for doing or saying something.
C
emphasize or make readers think about important ideas.
D
help readers draw a conclusion based on information provided.
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The literary device that provides clues or hints to suggest what will occur later in a story is called:

A
Foreshadowing
B
Flashback
C
Allusion
D
Metaphor
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Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Capulet : O brother Montague! give me thy hand: This is my daughter’s jointure, for no more Can I demand. Which theme of Romeo and Juliet is best supported by this excerpt?

A
Tragedy is often caused by people misunderstanding each other.
B
Tragedy is often necessary in order for people to forgive one another.
C
Tragedy causes people to blame one another and drive each other apart.
D
Tragedy can cause people who are enemies to forgive each other.

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