Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a foil in Act I of the play?

Accepted Answer

Capulet and Montague

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Benvolio and Romeo

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Mercutio and Romeo

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Benvolio and Tybalt

Question 2

What purpose do Benvolio and Mercutio serve as foils to Romeo?

Accepted Answer

They want Romeo to move on from Rosaline because he will find another girl even more beautiful.

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They understand why he is so gloomy and sad regarding Rosaline.

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They want him to think twice about having feelings for a Capulet.

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They want him to see that Rosaline is perfect for him.

Question 3

What function do the secondary characters of Sampson and Gregory have in the play?

Accepted Answer

To show how deep the grudge is between the Capulets and Montagues since even the servants fight over it

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To make Prince Escalus intentionally declare death to the next person who breaks the peace

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To show that Capulet servants are more tolerant of the Montagues than the Montagues are over the Capulets

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To how how fiery Tybalt's temper is

Question 4

Which of the following foreshadows the Prologue that states Romeo and Juliet will take their lives?

Accepted Answer

Before the Capulet party, Romeo states he has a feeling of doom.

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Tybalt has a fiery temper and will Romeo when he appears at the party.

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Prince Escalus says he will punish the next person who disturbs the peace.

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Thrice has Capulet and Montague fighting have disturbed the peace.

Question 5

Why does Romeo speak in the following paradoxes: "feather of lead," "bright smoke," and "cold fire?"

Accepted Answer

He is overwhelmed and confused by emotional anguish of not winning Rosaline's affection.

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He can't handle the sight of the beautiful Juliet.

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He is angry about the Capulet and Montague servants fighting.

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He thinks Mercutio belief in the power of dreams is ridiculous.

Question 6

How does Paris add tension and complication to the plot?

Accepted Answer

He is another man interested in Juliet who may eventually be in the way.

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He will join the Capulets in fighting the Capulets.

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He will punish Romeo if he gets in a fight with Tybalt at the Capulet party.

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He will join the Montagues in fighting the Capulets.

Question 7

Which of the following does NOT describe why the secondary character of the NURSE is important to the text?

Accepted Answer

She hates Paris and thinks he is a terrible choice for Juliet.

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She provides humor and comic relief.

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She allows readers to see how crass or crude the lower classes were.

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She shows how Juliet is closer to her than her mother.

Question 8

What extended metaphor does Lady Capulet use to describe Paris?

Accepted Answer

Book

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Sun and the moon

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Cupid

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Crow instead of a swan

Question 9

Which of the following is a motif Romeo does NOT use to describe the ladies he likes?

Accepted Answer

Goddesses

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Light and Dark (sun and moon)

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Sparkling Diamond

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Temple/shrine

Question 10

What metaphor does the Nurse use to show that she approves of Paris's looks?

Accepted Answer

"He's a man of wax"

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"Borrow{er} of Cupid's wings

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"Good pilgrim"

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"Dear Saint"

Question 11

What creature does Mercutio allude to teach Romeo a lesson about the uselessness of dreams?

Accepted Answer

Queen Mab

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Wind

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Cupid

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Religious Pilgrim

Question 12

How does Act I end with increased tension in the rising action of the plot?

Accepted Answer

Romeo and Juliet find out their identities.

Answer

Tybalt disobeys Lord Capulet and fights Romeo at the party.

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Benvolio and Mercutio have failed in making Romeo forget Rosaline.

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Juliet tells Romeo he is not a good kisser.

Question 13

What important information does the Prologue NOT provide in regards to the exposition?

Accepted Answer

When Romeo and Juliet met

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Setting is Verona

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Central conflict is resolved when Romeo and Juliet take their own lives

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Central conflict revolves around the feuding family

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