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Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" — Unit test Answers

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Which line best adds to a threatening mood in Act II, scene ii of Romeo and Juliet?

A
What’s Montague? It is nor hand, nor foot,
B
Call me but love, and I’ll be new baptiz’d;
C
Thou know’st the mask of night is on my face,
D
If they do see thee they will murder thee.
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Which is an example of dramatic irony in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet?

A
Romeo thought Juliet was dead when he poisoned himself, but the audience knew she was alive.
B
Balthasar agreed to deliver Romeo’s letter, and the audience knew the contents of the letter.
C
Juliet knew Romeo was dead when she awakened, and the audience knew that she was correct.
D
Friar Laurence thought his plan would help Romeo and Juliet, but the audience knew he had evil intentions.
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In Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet, how does Romeo react when he hears someone in Juliet’s tomb?

A
He tries to discover the intruder’s identity.
B
He attempts to greet the intruder.
C
He kills the intruder immediately.
D
He begs the intruder to leave.
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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.What further woe conspires against mine age?

A
What other pain must I suffer through as I get older?
B
What is the reason only older people experience pain?
C
What does getting older have to do with suffering?
D
What has caused me to feel as if I am getting older?
8

Which phrases from the passage are oxymorons? Select 2 options.

A
true love’s hand
B
happy dagger
C
good Juliet
D
lips are warm
E
timeless end
9

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

A
Lady Capulet: O me! this sight of death is as a bell,That warns my old age to a sepulchre.
B
Prince: See what a scourge is laid upon your hate,That heaven finds means to kill your joys with love;
C
Romeo: Hold, take this letter; early in the morningSee thou deliver it to my lord and father.
D
Montague: O thou untaught! what manners is in this,To press before thy father to a grave?
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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 yesternightReturn’d my letter back.

A
He delivered Friar Laurence’s letter to the wrong person.
B
He continually forgot to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter.
C
He made the choice not to deliver Friar Laurence’s letter.
D
He was prevented from delivering Friar Laurence’s letter.
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Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: Well, in that hit you miss: she’ll not be hit With Cupid’s arrow; she hath Dian’s wit;And, in strong proof of chastity well arm’d,From love’s weak childish bow she lives unharm’d.

A
longing for the woman he is describing.
B
disdain for Benvolio’s intrusive questions.
C
wish that Benvolio could also experience love.
D
skepticism about the idea of being in love.
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What is the purpose of the prologue of Romeo and Juliet? Select 3 options.to introduce the audience to important charactersto inform the audience where the story takes placeto set up the central conflict between the familiesto invoke feelings of sympathy in the audienceto lay out specific details about different plot points

A
to introduce the audience to important characters
B
to inform the audience where the story takes place
C
to set up the central conflict between the families
D
to invoke feelings of sympathy in the audience
E
to lay out specific details about different plot points
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Read the excerpt from Act I, scene i of Romeo and Juliet.If ever you disturb our streets againYour lives shall pay the forfeit of the peace.

A
Romeo and Juliet meeting at a wild party
B
Romeo and Juliet disobeying their parents
C
Romeo and Juliet’s secret wedding
D
Romeo and Juliet’s tragic deaths
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loyal friendstar-crossed loverhonorable mentorgentle caretaker

A
loyal friend
B
star-crossed lover
C
honorable mentor
D
gentle caretaker
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Which best describes the primary conflict of Act IV, scenes iii-v of Romeo and Juliet?

A
Juliet fakes her own death using a potion.
B
Capulet bosses around Juliet’s nurse.
C
Peter argues with Juliet’s wedding musicians.
D
Friar Laurence lies to Juliet’s family.
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Read the excerpt from Act IV, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Paris: Have I thought long to see this morning’s face,And doth it give me such a sight as this?

A
He’s angry that the friar gave her poison.
B
He’s relieved that the wedding is canceled.
C
He’s sympathetic toward her parents.
D
He’s devastated that he cannot marry her.

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