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What does Romeo say to Juliet to try to get permission to kiss her?

Romeo says, "If my lips will let me, I will kiss you."

What does Juliet mean when she says, "My only love sprung from my only hate!"

  • She is confused by her feelings for Romeo, who is her enemy. (correct)
  • She regrets falling in love with Romeo because he is her enemy.
  • She is excited about her love for Romeo, even though he is her enemy.
  • She is afraid of her love for Romeo because it is forbidden.

    • Romeo feels confident that he can change Rosaline's heart.

    False (B)

    Romeo's first lines to Juliet are, "If I profane with my unworthiest hand ______"

    <p>This holy shrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mercutio is encouraging Romeo to forget about Rosaline and pursue Juliet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Romeo's reaction to Tybalt's presence at the ball?

    <p>Romeo tries to avoid conflict and escapes from the party, demonstrating his desire for peace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their relevant actions or phrases.

    <p>Romeo = Proclaims his love for Juliet Juliet = Expresses conflicted emotions about her love for Romeo Tybalt = Recognizes Romeo and vows revenge Mercutio = Makes light of Romeo's love for Rosaline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Mercutio mean when he says, “He jests at scars that never felt a wound.”?

    <p>Romeo is not taking the dangers of his love for Juliet seriously. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Tybalt's words, "But this intrusion shall, Now seeming sweet, convert to bitterest gall."?

    <p>Tybalt's words foreshadow the conflict that will soon erupt between the Montagues and Capulets, turning their initial pleasure into bitter animosity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens after Juliet wakes up from her sleep and sees Romeo dead?

    <p>She takes his dagger and kills herself. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The feud between the Capulets and Montagues continues even after the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Prince of Verona's final statement in the play?

    <p>The Prince states that the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is the most sorrowful story he has ever heard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A soliloquy is a speech where a character speaks to ______, revealing their thoughts and feelings.

    <p>himself or herself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a difference between a soliloquy and a monologue?

    <p>A soliloquy is usually shorter than a monologue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was the main reason for the war between the two empires?

    <p>The war originated from a religious dispute regarding the proper way to break eggs, with one side, the Big-Endians, breaking eggs at the larger end and the other side, the Little-Endians, breaking them at the smaller end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The use of soliloquies became more common in plays as drama transitioned towards realism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Big-Endian exiles have found so much ______ in the emperor of Blefuscu’s court.

    <p>credit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical event does Richard II, the play mentioned in the passage, focus on?

    <p>The play focuses on the last few years of the reign of King Richard II and his eventual overthrow by his cousin, Henry IV.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The war between the two empires had lasted for 36 moons.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Soliloquy = A speech by one character addressed to other characters. Monologue = A spoken comment directed at the audience. Aside = A speech by a character speaking their thoughts or feelings to themselves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the author's stance on the religious dispute regarding egg-breaking?

    <p>He believes the way to break an egg is a matter of personal preference and should not cause conflict. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John of Gaunt, a powerful nobleman in Richard II, delivers a deeply patriotic speech about ______.

    <p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms to their correct meanings:

    <p>Tramecksan and Slamecksan = Political factions in England Blefuscu = France Big-Endians = Supporters of breaking eggs at the larger end Little-Endians = Supporters of breaking eggs at the smaller end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Richard II is considered to be one of Shakespeare's least patriotic plays.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Romeo compare Juliet to the sun?

    <p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Romeo wants Juliet to change her name to escape the feud between their families.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Juliet ask Romeo to do in order to be with her?

    <p>Deny his father and refuse his name (Montague).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juliet says that Romeo's name is the only ______ between them.

    <p>enemy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words/phrases with their meaning in the context of the passage:

    <p>vestal livery = the clothing of a virgin doff = to take off owes = possesses Montague = Romeo's family name</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What point is Juliet making when she says "What's in a name? That which we call a rose/By any other word would smell as sweet;"

    <p>Names don't matter, love should be judged on character. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Juliet is aware of Romeo's presence when she enters the garden.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Romeo referring to when he says "The orchard walls are high and hard to climb, / And the place death, considering who thou art."?

    <p>The danger of Romeo being discovered by the Capulets, given their feud with his family.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Romeo says he is no longer a ______ if Juliet doesn't like him.

    <p>Montague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Juliet's opening line, "Ay me!" suggest?

    <p>She is feeling despair. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary destination of the pilgrims in the passage?

    <p>The shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that the pilgrimages were primarily motivated by religious devotion.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two seasons are referenced in the opening lines of the passage?

    <p>April and March</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, the pilgrims travel to Canterbury to seek the ______ of Thomas Becket.

    <p>shrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following words from the passage with their likely origins (Old English or Norman French).

    <p>shooures = Old English licour = Norman French veyne = Norman French engendred = Old English Zephirus = Norman French holtes = Old English heeth = Old English halwes = Old English shires = Old English wende = Old English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words is NOT mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Jerusalem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The passage suggests that the pilgrims were all from the same region of England.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Contents

    • The book contains various sections on English Literature
    • Each section contains specific extracts from various texts

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