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Read the exchange between Romeo and Nurse in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Bid her devise Some means to come to shrift this afternoon; And there she shall at Friar Laurence’ cell, Be shriv’d and married. Here is for thy pains. Nurse: No, truly, sir; not a penny. Romeo: Go to; I say, you shall. Nurse: This afternoon, sir? well, she shall be there. Which plot detail adds to the mood of anticipation?

A
Nurse refuses to take money from Romeo.
B
Romeo offers money to Nurse for her help.
C
Nurse agrees to help Romeo and Juliet marry.
D
Romeo reviews a meeting time and place.
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Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you? Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive? Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy. Mercutio: That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams. Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy. Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it. Romeo: A most courteous exposition. Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

A
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
B
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.
C
It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
D
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Enter Nurse and PETER. Mercutio: A sail, a sail! Benvolio: Two, two; a shirt and a smock. Nurse: Peter! Peter: Anon! Nurse: My fan, Peter. Mercutio: Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan’s the fairer face. Which is true about the scene?

A
Mercutio uses puns to make fun of Nurse’s appearance.
B
Mercutio uses a pun to complain about his clothing.
C
Nurse uses puns to mock Benvolio and Mercutio.
D
Nurse uses puns to request her fan from Peter.
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Read the dialogue found in Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Romeo: Good morrow to you both. What counterfeit did I give you? Mercutio: The slip, sir, the slip; can you not conceive? Romeo: Pardon, good Mercutio, my business was great; and in such a case as mine a man may strain courtesy. Mercutio: That’s as much as to say, such a case as yours constrains a man to bow in the hams. Romeo: Meaning—to curtsy. Mercutio: Thou hast most kindly hit it. Romeo: A most courteous exposition. Mercutio: Nay, I am the very pink of courtesy. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

A
It creates an unsettled mood as Mercutio questions Romeo seriously about his absence.
B
It creates a sentimental mood as Mercutio hears all about Romeo’s new romance.
C
It creates a thoughtful mood as Romeo encourages his friend to be more courteous.
D
It creates a mischievous mood as Mercutio and Romeo banter about Romeo’s disappearance.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Mercutio: Well said; follow me this jest now till thou hast worn out the pump, that, when the single sole of it is worn, the jest may remain after the wearing sole singular. Romeo: O single-soled jest! solely singular for the singleness. Which word is used as a pun in these lines?

A
remain
B
follow
C
sole
D
worn
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Romeo: Thou wast never with me for anything when thou wast not here for the goose. Mercutio: I will bite thee by the ear for that jest. Romeo: Nay, good goose, bite not. How does the wordplay in these lines affect the mood?

A
The play on words creates a mood of confusion as Romeo seems to believe Mercutio is a goose.
B
The play on words creates a tense mood as Romeo angrily argues with his friend, Mercutio.
C
The play on words creates a light-hearted mood as Romeo teasingly compares Mercutio to a goose.
D
The play on words creates a loving mood as Romeo affectionately refers to Mercutio as a goose.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet . Enter Nurse and PETER. Mercutio: A sail, a sail! Benvolio: Two, two; a shirt and a smock. Nurse: Peter! Peter: Anon! Nurse: My fan, Peter. Mercutio: Good Peter, to hide her face; for her fan’s the fairer face. Which is true about the scene?

A
Nurse uses puns to request her fan from Peter.
B
Mercutio uses a pun to complain about his clothing.
C
Mercutio uses puns to make fun of Nurse’s appearance.
D
Nurse uses puns to mock Benvolio and Mercutio.
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Read the lines from Act II, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio: Where the devil should this Romeo be? Came he not home to-night? Benvolio: Not to his father’s; I spoke with his man. Mercutio: Why that same pale hard-hearted wench, that Rosaline, Torments him so, that he will sure run mad. Benvolio: Tybalt, the kinsman of old Capulet, Hath sent a letter to his father’s house. Which plot detail adds to the suspenseful mood?

A
Tybalt is a relative of the Capulet family.
B
Benvolio and Mercutio cannot find Romeo.
C
Mercutio has harsh feelings for Rosaline.
D
Rosaline is the source of Romeo’s pain.
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Review Friar Laurence’s soliloquy in Act II, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Which statements about Friar Laurence’s soliloquy are true? Choose two correct answers.

A
Friar Laurence explains to the audience his use for herbs.
B
Friar Laurence provides advice for cooking with herbs.
C
Friar Laurence warns Romeo against eating certain herbs.
D
Friar Laurence contrasts the good and bad uses of herbs.
E
Friar Laurence describes to the audience his role as friar.
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A soliloquy is used in drama to

A
develop a strong relationship between two characters.
B
allow the audience direct access to a character’s feelings.
C
insert humor and lightness into a dramatic scene.
D
persuade readers toward a specific political viewpoint.

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