Final Review R&J English 9

When Mercutio says, "Ask for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man," (page 231 lines 90-92) he uses a pun to express the fact that he (a)  

• is upset with Romeo.
• finds the family feud ridiculous.
• has been mortally wounded.
• is serious about killing Tybalt.

Mercutio's repeated declaration, "A plague o' both your houses!" underscores the central idea that

• the Montagues and Capulets are cursed

• Mercutio will seek revenge for Romeo.

• the Montagues and Capulets deserve what they get.

• Mercutio no longer considers Romeo a friend.

What purpose does Mercutio's death serve in the plot?

• It underscores the pointlessness of hatred.

• It creates an issue for Tybalt with the Prince.

• It incites Romeo to action in fighting for his friend's honor.

• It serves as the climax of the battle between the Montagues and Capulets.

In the Prologue, the Chorus

• offers insights into the characters.

• introduces the story line.

• provides a musical interlude.

• provides comic relief.

In Act 1, In Scene 2, Benvolio suggests that Romeo go to a party that Rosaline will also attend and “with unattainted eye / Compare her face with some that I shall show.” Benvolio hopes to show Romeo that

• Rosaline is the most beautiful woman in the Capulet family.

• Juliet is far more beautiful than Rosaline.

• the Montague women are more beautiful than the Capulets.

• there are many beautiful women in the world besides Rosaline.

The conversation between Tybalt and Lord Capulet at the party reveals that Tybalt's characteristic is

• aggressive.

• amusing.

• sentimental.

• frightened.

During Juliet’s soliloquy in Scene 2, Romeo asks, “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” (line 37). Shakespeare uses this aside to show that Romeo

• has decided to ask Juliet to marry him.

• does not know if he should reveal his presence to Juliet.

• has heard quite enough from Juliet.

• does not understand the meaning of Juliet’s speech.

Friar Laurence says, “These violent delights have violent ends / And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, / Which, as they kiss, consume” (Scene 6, lines 9–11). What might these lines foreshadow?

• Gunpowder will cause the deaths of several characters

• The marriage kiss will put a final end to the feud between the two families.

• Romeo and Juliet’s love will not end happily.

• Love will triumph, and Friar Laurence will be rewarded for ending the violent feud.

Speaking about Romeo in her soliloquy in Scene 2, Juliet says, “Deny thy father and refuse thy name! / Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, / And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” What does this reveal about Juliet’s idea of love?

• Juliet believes that all lovers should not keep their last names.

• Juliet believes that people should place family ties first over any other relationship.

• Juliet believes Romeo is not a Montague and that he can become a Capulet.

• Juliet believes that true love must take precedence over family ties. If Romeo will not renounce his family, she is willing to renounce hers.

Which of the following are character foils?

• Tybalt and Benvolio
• Nurse and Juliet
• Romeo and Juliet
• Lady Capulet and Lord Capulet

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