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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

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He is concerned about the cost of the party.
B
He is an aged and unhealthy gentleman.
C
He is a man who does not enjoy entertaining.
D
He is a considerate and generous host.
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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

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Tybalt is Capulet’s son. His solemn character provides a foil to the emotional nature of Lord Capulet.
B
Tybalt is Capulet’s nephew. His short-tempered personality provides a foil to the calmer Lord Capulet.
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 enemy. His hatred of the Capulet family is a foil to Lord Capulet’s family loyalty.
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Impulsive, emotional Romeo acts as a character foil for

A
Rosaline, who is unloving and cold.
B
Capulet, who is stern and protective.
C
Nurse, who is wise yet funny.
D
Paris, who is stable yet dull.
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Read the dialogue between Romeo and Mercutio found in Act I, scene iv of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Give me a torch: I am not for this ambling;Being but heavy, I will bear the light.Mercutio: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance.Romeo: Not I, believe me: you have dancing shoesWith nimble soles; I have a soul of leadSo stakes me to the ground I cannot move.

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Romeo is unhappy, and Mercutio is upbeat.
B
Romeo is upbeat, and Mercutio is unhappy.
C
Romeo is nervous, and Mercutio is brave.
D
Romeo is brave, and Mercutio is nervous.
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Which of Juliet’s lines best shows that she understands Romeo’s identity?

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

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