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Question 1

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . Prince: A glooming peace this morning with it brings; The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head: Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things: Some shall be pardon’d, and some punished: For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo. Which words best help the reader understand the tone of the play’s conclusion? Choose three correct answers.

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A: woe; B: sorrow; E: sad

Question 2

In Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet , how does Romeo react when he hears someone in Juliet’s tomb?

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D: He begs the intruder to leave.

Question 3

Beth is writing an essay based on what she read in "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 1" and "The Most Dangerous Game, Part 2" Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford is a skilled hunter?

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C: He executed a series of intricate loops; he doubled on his trail again and again, recalling all the lore of the fox hunt, and all the dodges of the fox.

Question 4

Elva is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford and Zaroff have some common ideas?

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D: “Life is for the strong, to be lived by the strong, and, if needs be, taken by the strong.”

Question 5

Zahra is writing an essay about "The Most Dangerous Game." Which excerpt from the story best supports her idea that Rainsford is a rational individual who does not panic under pressure?

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A: A certain cool-headedness had come to him; it was not the first time he had been in a tight place.

Question 6

Read Friar Laurence’s dialogue from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet . But he which bore my letter, Friar John, Was stay’d by accident, and yesternight Return’d my letter back. Based on these lines, what role did Friar John play in the catastrophe?

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A: He was prevented from delivering Friar Laurence’s letter.; D: He delivered Friar Laurence’s letter to the wrong person.

Question 7

Which is an example of dramatic irony in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet ?

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A: Friar Laurence thought his plan would help Romeo and Juliet, but the audience knew he had evil intentions.; D: Romeo thought Juliet was dead when he poisoned himself, but the audience knew she was alive.

Question 8

Read the excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet. Friar Laurence: Stay not to question, for the watch is coming; Come, go, good Juliet.—[ Noise again. ] I dare no longer stay. Juliet: Go, get thee hence, for I will not away. [ Exit FRIAR LAURENCE.] What’s here? a cup, clos’d in my true love’s hand? Poison, I see, hath been his timeless end. O churl! drunk all, and left no friendly drop To help me after! I will kiss thy lips; Haply, some poison yet doth hang on them, To make me die with a restorative. [ Kisses him. ] Thy lips are warm! First Watch: [ Within. ] Lead, boy: which way? Juliet: Yea, noise? then I’ll be brief. O happy dagger! [ Snatching ROMEO’S dagger. ] Which phrases from the passage are oxymorons? Choose two correct answers.

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D: timeless end; E: happy dagger

Question 9

Which element of a Shakespearean tragedy does Romeo represent in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet ?

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A: a devious trickster; D: a flawed hero

Question 10

Which excerpt from Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet best reflects the play’s overall theme?

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B: Prince:  See what a scourge is laid upon your hate,  
That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love;

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