Romeo And Juliet Act III Vocabulary Quiz
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The word "appertaining" is used as an adjective to describe rage in Act III. What is its meaning?
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Deceiving--"a rage that deceives."
- B.
Earnest--"a rage that is in earnest."
- C.
Progressing slowly--"a rage that progresses very slowly to the boiling poin.t"
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To belong as a proper function or part--"a rage that is a proper part of something."
Correct Answer
D. To belong as a proper function or part--"a rage that is a proper part of something." -
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The word "beguiled" is used when Juliet has just heard that Romeo has been exiled from Verona. She turns to the cords Romeo was to use to ascend to her wedding chamber and says, "Poor ropes, you are beguiled/Both you and I, for Romeo is exiled." What does she mean by this?
- A.
She and the ropes are cloaked and hidden from Romeo now.
- B.
She and the ropes are now companion/partner, since Romeo cannot get to her to be her husband now that he has been exiled.
- C.
She and the ropes have been deceived/tricked. The ropes will never be used for their purpose of bringing Romeo to her bedroom now, and she will never be a wife to Romeo.
- D.
She and the ropes will now belong together as a proper function or part because Romeo will use them to escape.
Correct Answer
C. She and the ropes have been deceived/tricked. The ropes will never be used for their purpose of bringing Romeo to her bedroom now, and she will never be a wife to Romeo.Explanation
Juliet's statement "Poor ropes, you are beguiled/Both you and I, for Romeo is exiled" means that she and the ropes have been deceived or tricked. The ropes were intended to be used by Romeo to ascend to her wedding chamber, but now that he has been exiled, they will never fulfill their purpose. Juliet realizes that she will never be able to be with Romeo as his wife, and this realization is symbolized by the deception of the ropes.Rate this question:
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In Act III, the word "beseech" is used in the line, "Good Father, I beseech you on my knees,/Hear me with patience but to speak a word." What is meant by this?
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The speaker is begging the Friar to listen.
- B.
The speaker is tricking the Friar.
- C.
The speaker is well grounded.
- D.
The speaker rejects the Friar vehemently.
Correct Answer
A. The speaker is begging the Friar to listen.Explanation
The word "beseech" indicates a plea or request, often made in a humble or desperate manner. In this line, the speaker is addressing the Friar and asking him to listen patiently and attentively. The use of the phrase "on my knees" emphasizes the speaker's sincerity and urgency in wanting the Friar's attention. Therefore, the correct answer is that the speaker is begging the Friar to listen.Rate this question:
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- 4.
In Act III, Tybalt says Mercutio is "consorting" with Romeo. Mercutio is neither Montague nor is he a Capulet. What is he talking about?
- A.
Tybalt is observing that Mercutio has joined the Capulet side and may fight on his side to kill Romeo.
- B.
Tybalt is accusing Mercutio of joining the Montague side and hanging out with the enemy.
- C.
Tybalt is telling Mercutio that he is only worthy of joining Romeo on the Montague side of the field.
- D.
Tybalt is telling Mercutio that he should remain neutral and not fight on either side of the feud so that Romeo doesn't hurt him.
Correct Answer
B. Tybalt is accusing Mercutio of joining the Montague side and hanging out with the enemy.Explanation
Tybalt is accusing Mercutio of joining the Montague side and hanging out with the enemy. This suggests that Tybalt believes Mercutio has aligned himself with the Montagues, despite not being a Montague himself. Tybalt sees this as a betrayal and accuses Mercutio of consorting with the enemy.Rate this question:
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In which of the following sentences from Act III does "mantle" fit appropriately?
- A.
More "mantle"/More honorable state, more courtship, lives.
- B.
Oh, how my heart "mantles"/To hear him named and cannot come to him
- C.
With thy black "mantle" till strange love grown bold/Think true love acted simple modesty
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Thou, wretched boy that did "mantle" him here
Correct Answer
C. With thy black "mantle" till strange love grown bold/Think true love acted simple modesty -
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In which sentence from Act III does the word "abhors" fit appropriately?
- A.
Oh, how my heart "abhors"/ To hear him named and cannot come to him
- B.
More "abhors"/More honorable state, more courtship, lives
- C.
Thou, wretched boy, that didst "abhor" him here
- D.
So "abhor" is this day/As is the night before some festival/To an impatient child that hath new robes.
Correct Answer
A. Oh, how my heart "abhors"/ To hear him named and cannot come to himExplanation
The word "abhors" means to regard with disgust or hatred. In the sentence "Oh, how my heart 'abhors'/ To hear him named and cannot come to him," the word fits appropriately because it conveys the speaker's strong negative feelings towards hearing the person's name and not being able to be with them. The word "abhors" accurately describes the intensity of the speaker's emotions in this context.Rate this question:
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Which of the words below means the opposite of "exuberant"?
- A.
Validity
- B.
Appertaining
- C.
Abhors
- D.
Tedious
Correct Answer
D. TediousExplanation
The word "exuberant" means full of energy, excitement, and enthusiasm. The word "tedious" means boring, monotonous, and lacking excitement. Therefore, "tedious" is the opposite of "exuberant" as it represents something dull and lacking enthusiasm.Rate this question:
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Which of the words from the Act III word list below means the same as "despise"?
- A.
Consort
- B.
Beguiled
- C.
Abhors
- D.
Appertaining
Correct Answer
C. AbhorsExplanation
The word "abhors" means to regard with disgust or hatred, which is similar in meaning to "despise". Both words convey a strong negative feeling towards someone or something. Therefore, "abhors" can be considered as the word from the Act III word list that means the same as "despise".Rate this question:
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Which of the words from Act III below means the same as "genuineness"?
- A.
Beseech
- B.
Mantle
- C.
Beguiled
- D.
Validity
Correct Answer
D. ValidityExplanation
The word "validity" means the quality or state of being genuine or authentic. It refers to something that is based on truth, fact, or logic. In the context of the question, "validity" is the word that has the closest meaning to "genuineness."Rate this question:
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Which of the words below means the opposite of "forthright, truthful"?
- A.
Validity
- B.
Mantle
- C.
Beguiled
- D.
Beseech
Correct Answer
C. BeguiledExplanation
The word "beguiled" means to deceive or trick someone, which is the opposite of being forthright and truthful. When someone is beguiled, they are being dishonest or misleading. Therefore, "beguiled" is the correct answer as it is the word that means the opposite of "forthright, truthful".Rate this question:
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Which of the following words means "to be with a companion or partner"?
- A.
Consort
- B.
Abhors
- C.
Validity
- D.
Appertain
Correct Answer
A. ConsortExplanation
The word "consort" means "to be with a companion or partner."Rate this question:
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Which of the following words could also be used for "a cape"?
- A.
Beseech
- B.
Consort
- C.
Mantle
- D.
Beguile
Correct Answer
C. MantleExplanation
The word "mantle" could also be used for "a cape". A mantle is a loose, sleeveless cloak or cape that is worn over other clothing. It is often used as a synonym for cape or cloak. Therefore, "mantle" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Which of the following words could be used when someone is speaking in a monotone voice for a long period of time, and you are without escape from the speech?
- A.
Abhors
- B.
Consort
- C.
Appertaining
- D.
Tedious
Correct Answer
D. TediousExplanation
The word "tedious" is the correct answer because it means something that is boring, dull, and repetitive. When someone speaks in a monotone voice for a long period of time, it can become monotonous and uninteresting, making it feel like there is no escape from the speech.Rate this question:
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Which of the following words would be used when you really want to go to the mall and your mother has the only means of transportation?
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Beseech
- B.
Consort
- C.
Validity
- D.
Beguiled
Correct Answer
A. BeseechExplanation
The word "beseech" means to ask someone urgently and fervently to do something. In this scenario, when you really want to go to the mall and your mother has the only means of transportation, you would use the word "beseech" to plead with your mother to take you to the mall.Rate this question:
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Which word could be used when looking at the power cord that goes with your laptop and figuring out how it works?
- A.
Abhors
- B.
Consort
- C.
Mantle
- D.
Appertaining
Correct Answer
D. AppertainingExplanation
The word "appertaining" can be used when looking at the power cord that goes with your laptop and figuring out how it works. "Appertaining" means to be connected or related to something, so in this context, it suggests that the power cord is associated with or relevant to the laptop's functioning.Rate this question:
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