Romeo and Juliet Final Test Do NOT write on this copy! Answer questions on the answer sheet provided!

Matching: Match each character to the correct description. 1.) Romeo 2.) Juliet 3.) Nurse 4.) Friar Laurence 5.) Benvolio 6.) Mercutio 7.) Tybalt 8.) Lord and Lady Capulet 9.) Lord and Lady Montague 10.) Prince Escalus A.) A member of the royal family of Verona B.) Juliets parents C.) Romeos cousin, a peacekeeper D.) Juliets cousin, a fighter E.) A mother figure to Juliet F.) 13-year-old girl who falls in love at a party G.) A priest, a father figure to Romeo H.) Romeos parents I.) Romeos outgoing, entertaining friend J.) A boy who falls in love easily

Multiple Choice: Choose the best answer for each of the following questions. Act I 1.) Romeo and Juliet takes place in A.) London, England B.) Stratford, England C.) Mantua, Italy D.) Verona, Italy 2.) _______ tries to stop the fighting between the Capulet servants and the Montague servants; _______ encourages it. A.) Benvolio, Romeo B.) Lady Capulet, Nurse C.) Benvolio, Tybalt D.) Romeo, Mercutio 3.) Why has Romeo been depressed lately? A.) Hes in love with a girl named Rosaline and she lives far away from him B.) Hes in love with a girl named Rosaline and she does not return his love C.) He wishes that his parents paid more attention to him and listened to him D.) He had a dream that warned him of bad things to come and he is upset about it

4.) Juliets nurse remembers details of Juliets childhood and says its her lifes dream to see Juliet grow up and get married. How does this characterize the nurse? A.) It shows she is intelligent; she remembers many details B.) It shows she cares for Juliet like a mother cares for a daughter C.) It shows she is old and throughout her life she has seen many children, including Juliet, grow up D.) It shows that she is overly concerned with Juliet finding a man and marrying him like she did when she was Juliets age 5.) What does Lady Capulet want Juliet to do at the party? A.) See if she likes Paris B.) See if she likes Romeo C.) Mingle and dance with lots of men D.) Sit quietly in her room 6.) What is most likely the message of Mercutios monologue about dreams? A.) That people dream about things they are afraid of, so Romeo should be afraid of going to the party B.) That peoples dreams can hold a great deal of meaning and should be analyzed C.) That people who say they never have dreams are liars D.) That people dream about things they desire, so Romeo is only fearing the party because he doesnt want to go 7.) Why doesnt Lord Capulet want Tybalt to start a fight with Romeo at the party? A.) Lord Capulet has heard that Romeo is a good kid and hes not causing trouble B.) Lord Capulet doesnt want to cause another Montague/Capulet brawl after the prince just threatened them C.) Lord Capulet doesnt want his party to get ruined by a fight breaking out D.) All of the above 8.) What happens during Romeo and Juliets first conversation with each other? A.) They realize who one another is and start crying B.) They talk about going on a pilgrimages, saying prayers, and holy palmers to show each other that they are religious C.) They flirt for a little bit and then kiss twice D.) They talk about how much they love dancing

Act II 9.) When Benvolio and Mercutio are looking for Romeo after the party, why is it ironic that Mercutio thinks mentioning Rosalines name will get Romeo to come out? A.) Because Romeo no longer loves Rosaline; he loves Juliet, he is about to go tell her B.) Because Mercutio is really the one who loves Rosaline, but hes afraid to admit it C.) Because Romeo has sworn off loving any more girls forever, including Rosaline D.) Because Rosaline is dead 10.) Why does Friar Laurence agree to marry Romeo and Juliet?

A.) He believes that they have truly fallen in love at first sight B.) Romeo threatens him and he is scared C.) He thinks that their marriage may stop the feud between the families D.) He thinks that if they get married, both of them will be less crazy 11.) What is the conflict between Juliet and her nurse about, after her nurse comes back from talking to Romeo? A.) Juliet wants to know what Romeo said, her nurse wont tell her because Romeo didnt have good news B.) Juliet wants to know what Romeo said, her nurse wont tell her to tease her and make her wait C.) Juliet doesnt want to know what Romeo said, her nurse tells her anyway D.) Juliet wants to know what Romeo said, her nurse already forgets 12.) Which element of literature is most likely being used when Friar Laurence gives the warning, These violent delights have violent ends to Romeo and Juliet? A.) Simile B.) Characterization C.) Foreshadowing D.) Alliteration Act III 13.) How do Friar Laurence and Juliets nurse think of Romeos dramatic reaction to his punishment of banishment? A.) They tell him he is overreacting; he should be happy that he is alive and the prince has not given him punishment of death B.) They tell him he is overreacting and he should be worried about getting out of town C.) They tell him they feel bad that he is so upset and they try to comfort him D.) They tell him that he is overreacting and he should be more upset about the death of his friend, Mercutio

Act IV 14.) Which of the following is not part of Friar Laurences original plan?

A.) Romeo and Friar Laurence will get Juliet from the tomb B.) Romeo and Juliet will flee to Mantua together C.) Juliet will appear dead for 42 hours D.) Juliet will drink the potion on Tuesday night

Act V 15.) What does Romeo buy from the apothecary?

A.) Altoids B.) Poison C.) Herbal tea D.) Fish oil

Short Answer: Answer each of the following in 3 or 4 complete sentences. 1.) Describe one example of dramatic irony from Romeo and Juliet. 2.) Choose one of the following questions about conflict to answer in 3 or 4 complete sentences: A.) Describe the conflict between Tybalt and Mercutio in Act III Scene 1. Why do they get into a conflict? What happens? B.) Describe the conflict between Romeo and Tybalt in Act III Scene 1. Why does Romeo go after Tybalt? What happens? C.) Describe the conflicts between Juliet, Lord Capulet, Lady Capulet, and the nurse in Act IIII Scene 5 (when they are discussing her marriage to Paris.) D.) Another specific conflict that you choose.

Quotes: Choose two of the following quotes from Romeo and Juliet. For each quote you choose, identify who says it, describe what it means, and explain why it is important to the play. Did my heart love till now? Forswear it sight! For I neer saw true beauty till this night. Whats in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet. My life were better ended by their hate than death prorogued (postponed) wanting of thy love. A plague aboth your houses! I have more care to stay than will to go. Methinks I see thee, now thou art so low, as one dead in the bottom of a tomb. Either my eyesight fails, or thou lookst pale. 7.) I will not marry yet; and when I do, I swear it shall be Romeo, whom you know I hate, rather than Paris. 8.) Death lies on her like an untimely frost upon the sweetest flower of all the field. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.)