Suspense in Romeo and Juliet, Part 7 — Unit test

Question 1

Read these lines from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.Two households, both alike in dignity,In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge break to new mutiny,Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean.

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Two feuding families shed blood over an ancient grudge.

Question 2

Read the excerpt from Act II, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Juliet: The clock struck nine when I did send the nurse; In half an hour she promis’d to return. Perchance she cannot meet him: that’s not so. 5O! she is lame: love’s heralds should be thoughts,

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She is nervous because the nurse is bringing her big news about Romeo.

Question 3

antagonistfoilaudiencecast

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audience

Question 4

imaginary city in Englandpretty city called Veronastage in an ancient theaterhouse of the Verona family

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pretty city called Verona

Question 5

in modern languageto revise the pointto capture the soundin the author’s style

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in modern language

Question 6

Read the paragraph.As the names for the honor roll were announced, Omar heard his name. His posture straightened. He nodded and stifled a smile as his legs bounced a subtle beat beneath his desk. He closed his eyes briefly, silently willing himself to save his reaction for later.

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pride.

Question 7

Read the excerpt from Act III, scene v of Romeo and Juliet. Juliet: Madam, I am not well. Lady Capulet: Evermore weeping for your cousin’s death?75What! wilt thou wash him from his grave with tears? And if thou couldst, thou couldst not make him live; Therefore, have done: some grief shows much of love; But much of grief shows still some want of wit.

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She suggests that Juliet’s crying is excessive.

Question 8

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

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an outside pressure that escalates a conflict

Question 9

Read this excerpt from a short story.The set committee had labored for weeks constructing a background to recreate a 1950s New York City neighborhood. The students in charge of costumes had scoured thrift shops for well-worn denim and leather. The cast had rehearsed lines and performed their songs until each member could recite their part forwards and backwards. But nobody wanted to perform for an empty house. The only remaining hurdle was the promotion of the play. As Pine Valley High’s first spring production, the student body would need to be convinced that West Side Story should not be missed.

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The students must work to promote the play.

Question 10

Read this line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet.Is now the two hours’ traffick of our stage;

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performance

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