Romeo And Juliet 5.3
Use the passage attached to the Google Classroom post to take this quiz.
- 1.
In the beginning of the scene(the part we read in class), Romeo's tone toward Paris could best be described as:
- A.
Contemptuous
- B.
Compassionate
- C.
Indifferent
- D.
Angry
Correct Answer
B. CompassionateExplanation
In the beginning of the scene, Romeo's tone toward Paris could best be described as compassionate. This is evident when Romeo tries to intervene and prevent the fight between Mercutio and Tybalt, showing concern for their well-being. Additionally, Romeo expresses sympathy for Tybalt's death and acknowledges the tragedy it brings. This compassionate tone suggests that Romeo is more understanding and empathetic towards others, even those he may not necessarily like or agree with.Rate this question:
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- 2.
The underlined words for question 2 are an example of:
- A.
Simile
- B.
Dramatic irony
- C.
Situational irony
- D.
Verbal irony
Correct Answer
B. Dramatic ironyExplanation
The underlined words in question 2 are an example of dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience or reader knows something that the characters in the story do not. In this case, the underlined words suggest that there is a situation where the audience or reader has information that the characters are unaware of, creating a sense of tension or suspense.Rate this question:
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- 3.
In this passage, Romeo expresses his jealousy of:
- A.
Paris
- B.
Tybalt
- C.
Death
- D.
Romeo is not jealous
Correct Answer
C. DeathExplanation
In this passage, Romeo expresses his jealousy of Death. This suggests that Romeo sees Death as a rival or competitor in some way. He may feel envious of Death's ability to end suffering and bring peace, while Romeo himself is caught in the turmoil of his love for Juliet and the feuding between their families. This jealousy of Death could also reflect Romeo's desire for an escape from his current circumstances, as he sees Death as a means to be reunited with Juliet in the afterlife.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The meaning of "unthrifty" underlined for question 4 is most likely:
- A.
Wasteful
- B.
Dangerous
- C.
Unfortunate
- D.
Unkown
Correct Answer
C. UnfortunateExplanation
The word "unthrifty" is most likely to mean "unfortunate" because it suggests a lack of financial prudence or success. Someone who is "unthrifty" is likely experiencing financial difficulties or setbacks, which can be seen as unfortunate circumstances. The word does not imply wastefulness or danger, and there is no indication that it is unknown or unfamiliar. Therefore, "unfortunate" is the best fit for the meaning of "unthrifty" in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The underlined section for question 5 is an example of which of the following:
- A.
Dramatic irony
- B.
Situational irony
- C.
Verbal irony
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Situational ironyExplanation
The underlined section in question 5 is an example of situational irony. Situational irony occurs when there is a contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually happens. In this case, the underlined section likely presents a situation where the outcome is unexpected or contrary to what was anticipated, leading to situational irony.Rate this question:
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- 6.
In the underlined section for question 6, the reader can infer that Friar Lawrence attributes the failure of his plan to:
- A.
God
- B.
Chance
- C.
The family feud
- D.
His own pride
Correct Answer
A. GodExplanation
In the underlined section, Friar Lawrence attributes the failure of his plan to God. This suggests that he believes that the outcome was not in his control and that it was ultimately determined by a higher power. This implies that Friar Lawrence sees the events as part of a larger divine plan and accepts that his own efforts were not enough to change the outcome.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Juliet most likely refers to the poison as "restorative" because she believes:
- A.
It will bring Romeo back to life
- B.
It is the same substance the friar gave to her
- C.
It will enable her to be with Romeo again
- D.
It will keep her alive
Correct Answer
A. It will bring Romeo back to lifeExplanation
Juliet most likely refers to the poison as "restorative" because she believes it will bring Romeo back to life. This can be inferred from the fact that Juliet is willing to take the poison herself in order to be with Romeo again, indicating her belief that it will revive him.Rate this question:
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