AnswersNC-English Language Arts 9 CRSuspense in Romeo and Juliet, Part 7

Themes and Resolution in Romeo and Juliet, Part 8 Answers

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Which elements cause the catastrophe in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet? Select 3 options.Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead when he sees her lying in the tomb.The prince scolds both the Capulet and Montague families for their behavior.Juliet acts rashly after she awakens and finds Romeo's lifeless body next to her.Friar Laurence does not reach Romeo in time to tell him that Juliet is alive.Romeo writes a letter to Balthasar explaining his decision that he shows to the families.

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Romeo mistakenly believes Juliet is dead when he sees her lying in the tomb.
B
The prince scolds both the Capulet and Montague families for their behavior.
C
Juliet acts rashly after she awakens and finds Romeo's lifeless body next to her.
D
Friar Laurence does not reach Romeo in time to tell him that Juliet is alive.
E
Romeo writes a letter to Balthasar explaining his decision that he shows to the families.
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In Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet, what role does the Apothecary play in the catastrophe?

A
He tells Romeo that Juliet has died.
B
He sells Romeo the fatal poison.
C
He accompanies Romeo to Juliet’s tomb.
D
He fails to deliver a letter to Romeo.
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Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Montague: Alas! my liege, my wife is dead to-night;Grief of my son’s exile hath stopp’d her breath.

A
Misunderstandings can lead to forgiveness.
B
Reckless behavior can bring people together.
C
Mix-ups are usually the fault of a single person.
D
Rash behavior can have severe consequences.
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Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet.Capulet: As rich shall Romeo by his lady lie; Poor sacrifices of our enmity!

A
Hatred is born when people give up what they love.
B
Hatred is not as powerful a force as love.
C
Hatred causes people to lose what they love.
D
Hatred cannot be dissolved with forgiveness.
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In Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar John play in the catastrophe?

A
He creates a quarantine, which impacts Romeo.
B
He secretly performs Romeo and Juliet’s wedding.
C
He mistakenly tells Balthasar that Juliet is dead.
D
He fails to deliver an important letter to Romeo.
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In Act V, scene i of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Balthasar play in the catastrophe?

A
He tells Romeo that Juliet is dead.
B
He convinces Romeo to visit Juliet’s tomb.
C
He forgets to deliver a letter to Romeo.
D
He suggests that Romeo buy poison.
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How does Friar Laurence contribute to the catastrophe in Romeo and Juliet? Select 2 options.He convinces Juliet not to marry Paris.He informs the families about the marriage.He marries Romeo and Juliet in secret.He reveals to Romeo that Juliet is dead.He provides Juliet with the potion.

A
He convinces Juliet not to marry Paris.
B
He informs the families about the marriage.
C
He marries Romeo and Juliet in secret.
D
He reveals to Romeo that Juliet is dead.
E
He provides Juliet with the potion.
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Which detail from Act V, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the way that fate contributes to the catastrophe?

A
Friar John purposefully does not deliver important news to Romeo.
B
Friar Laurence is disappointed that Romeo has not read his letter.
C
Friar Laurence does not tell Friar John what is written in the letter.
D
Friar John is prevented from delivering the letter due to a quarantine.

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