AnswersLanguage Arts 9Characters and Conflict in Romeo and Juliet, Part 3

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Read the lines from 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. Which statement about the structure of these lines is true?

A
Romeo’s lines make up one quatrain, which uses an abab rhyme scheme.
B
Juliet’s lines make up one stanza, which uses an aabb rhyme scheme.
C
Juliet’s lines make up one couplet, which uses an abab rhyme scheme.
D
Romeo’s lines make up one sonnet, which uses an aabb rhyme scheme.
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Read this dialogue spoken by Lord Capulet in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . You are welcome, gentlemen! Come, musicians, play. A hall! a hall! give room, and foot it, girls. [Music plays, and they dance.] More light, ye knaves! and turn the tables up, And quench the fire, the room has grown too hot Based on these lines, which conclusion can be drawn about Lord Capulet?

A
He is a man who does not enjoy entertaining.
B
He is an aged and unhealthy gentleman.
C
He is concerned about the cost of the party.
D
He is a considerate and generous host.
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When Romeo and Juliet first meet in Act I, scene v, a sonnet structure is used because

A
the sonnet explains the couple’s awkwardness.
B
sonnets convey the shyness of a first encounter.
C
the sonnet shows their romantic connection.
D
sonnets are a simple pattern to write.
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This question has two parts. First, answer Part 1. Then, answer Part 2. Part 1 What conclusion can be drawn about Tybalt from Act 1, scene v of Romeo and Juliet ?

A
He will pursue revenge on Romeo and his friends for crashing the party.
B
He only wants to look out for the well-being of his cousin, Juliet.
C
He feels ashamed for not listening to his uncle, Lord Capulet.
D
He has decided to drop the issue because Romeo is behaving well.
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Part 2 Which lines from the scene best support the correct answer to Part 1?

A
“You are a saucy boy. Is’t so indeed? This trick may chance to scathe you.”
B
“I will withdraw, but this intrusion shall, Now seeming sweet, convert to bitt’rest gall.”
C
“And to say truth, Verona brags of him To be a virtuous and well-governed youth.”
D
“It is my will, the which if thou respect, Show a fair presence and put off these frowns.”
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Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so? Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at our solemnity this night. Capulet: Young Romeo, is it? Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo. Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone: He bears him like a portly gentleman Which best describes the relationship between Tybalt and Capulet?

A
Tybalt is Capulet’s nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.
B
Tybalt is Capulet’s enemy. His hatred of the Capulet family is a foil to Lord Capulet’s family loyalty.
C
Tybalt is Capulet’s son-in-law. His love for Juliet provides a foil to Lord Capulet’s cold personality.
D
Tybalt is Capulet’s son. His solemn character provides a foil to the emotional nature of Lord Capulet.
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Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Juliet: Then have my lips the sin that they have took. Romeo: Sin from my lips? O trespass sweetly urg’d! Give me my sin again. Juliet: You kiss by the book. Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to

A
explain the great differences between feuding families.
B
demonstrate the playful affection of a new relationship.
C
contrast Romeo’s impulsiveness with Juliet’s calm.
D
persuade readers that kissing is sinful behavior.
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Read the dialogue from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Capulet: Why, how now, kinsman! wherefore storm you so? Tybalt: Uncle, this is a Montague, our foe; A villain that is hither come in spite, To scorn at our solemnity this night. Capulet: Young Romeo, is it? Tybalt: ’Tis he, that villain Romeo. Capulet: Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone: Based on these lines, which statement is true?

A
Tybalt is less impulsive, and Lord Capulet is ready to fight.
B
Tybalt is downcast, and Lord Capulet is light-hearted.
C
Tybalt is ready to fight, and Lord Capulet is less impulsive.
D
Tybalt is light-hearted, and Lord Capulet is downcast.
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Read the lines from Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Have not saints lips, and holy palmers too? Juliet: Ay, pilgrim, lips that they must use in prayer. Romeo: O! then, dear saint, let lips do what hands do; They pray, grant thou, lest faith turn to despair. Shakespeare uses the structure of these lines to develop

A
Juliet’s character as she acts shy with Romeo.
B
Juliet’s character as she describes her religion.
C
Romeo’s character as he persuades Juliet to kiss him.
D
Romeo’s character as he encourages Juliet to pray.
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Which of Juliet’s lines best shows her respect for her mother?

A
I’ll look to like, if looking liking move;
B
And stint thou too, I pray thee, nurse, say I.
C
Go, ask his name.—If he be married,
D
And palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss.
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Which of Juliet’s lines best shows that she understands Romeo’s identity?

A
My only love sprung from my only hate!
B
You kiss by the book.
C
It is an honour that I dream not of.
D
But no more deep will I endart mine eye

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