Galena Park Middle GPISD Ms. Husband Language Arts April 2005

Just before he dies, Mercutio turns to Romeo and asks #1 Just before he dies, Mercutio turns to Romeo and asks "Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm." This implies A: Mercutio was wounded by Romeo's sword. B: Romeo is responsible for Mercutio's death. Mercutio wanted Romeo to intervene and stop Tybalt. C: the devil made Mercutio fight Tybalt. D:

B

Whose tragic flaw is being too naive? #2 Whose tragic flaw is being too naive? A: Romeo B: Paris C: Friar Lawrence D: Juliet

D

What is Friar’s tragic flaw? #3 What is Friar’s tragic flaw? A: Too much pride B: Too passive C: Overly optimistic D: Easily manipulated

C

Who said it: "What's in a name? The thing which we call a rose #4 Who said it: "What's in a name? The thing which we call a rose would smell just as sweet if it had any other name." A: Romeo B: Juliet C: Mercutio D: Nurse

B

For how many hours is the play supposed to last #5 For how many hours is the play supposed to last according to the prologue? A: 4 hours B: 1 hour C: 2 hours D: 3 hours

C

Who does Shakespeare lose early in his life #6 Who does Shakespeare lose early in his life that greatly impacted his writing career? A: His son B: Wife C: Daughter Susanna D: Mother

A

Which organ was believed to be most important? #7 Which organ was believed to be most important? A: Liver B: Brain C: Heart D: Lungs

A

Friar Lawrence’s statement, #8 Friar Lawrence’s statement, “In people as well as plants, good and evil lie. But if the evil is more, the plant will die” foreshadows: The feud will lead to Romeo and Juliet’s deaths A: His potion will not work for Juliet B: Juliet’s plan to fake her own death will not work C: Evil will overpower good D:

B

Which of the following was not a humour? #9 Which of the following was not a humour? A: Black bile B: Yellow bile C: Blood D: Saliva

D

Most of Shakespeare’s writings were published #10 Most of Shakespeare’s writings were published post-humously. What does this mean? A: They were published after his death. B: Someone else published them. C: They were published anonymously. D: They were published in an anthology.

A

Many Shakespeare facts are unknown. What was #11 Many Shakespeare facts are unknown. What was this period of his life referred to as? A: Shakespeare’s Mystery B: The Unknown Years C: The Dark Years D: The Lost Years

D

How many years older than William #12 How many years older than William was Anne Hathaway? A: 8 B: 2 C: 1 D: None- she was younger than him

A

In the very first opening fight scene of the play, #13 In the very first opening fight scene of the play, which servants are of the Capulet house? A: Peter and John B: Abraham and Balthasar C: Sampson and Gregory D: Abram and Peter

C

Which of the following is the first #14 Which of the following is the first line of the prologue? A: From ancient grudge break to new mutiny B: Two households both alike in dignity The fearful passage of their death-mark’d love C: D: From forth the fatal loins of these two foes

B

Which of the following is the last line #15 Which of the following is the last line of the prologue? What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend A: A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life B: C: Do with their death bury their parents' strife D: Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage

B

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