Carr Vocabulary Unit 8D

Which of the following is a great representation of infamous?

• An artist who is widely acclaimed for his pastoral setting

• A renowned rapper who claims to represent the West Side

• An honor student

• Michael Jordan

Mercutio is shocked by Romeo's refusal to fight Tybalt. Mercutio looks at Romeo and mockingly says, "O calm, dishonorable, vile submission" Which of the following choices best explains Mercutios perspective of Romeo at this point?

• Submissive

• Forceful

• Laudable

• Dishonorable

• Entertaining

Which of the following words represents an antonym of the word: Portentous

• Encouraging

• Threatening

• Foreboding

• Ominous

Romeo committed a dishonorable act. His friends believe that he:

• Fell in love and should become a mature husband

• Broke the pact between friends and is no longer worthy of trust

• Betrayed his family and should die

• Protected Tybalt and should become a Capulet

The Prince of Verona has forbidden fighting in the streets. He forbade the families to prevent needless bloodshed. The Prince should be:

• Lauded

• Revered

• Infamous

• Executed

Romeo attempted to pursue peace with Tybalt, yet this attempt came at the cost of Mercutio's life. Romeo's effort should be considered:

• Vile

• Repugnant

• Dishonorable

• Laudable

Benvolio found Romeo's lovesickness repugnant. Select the word that establishes the same tone as repugnant.

• Smelly

• Rotten

• Offensive

• Unacceptable

Romeo's attempt at peace proved him to be a man of exemplary character. What type of man was Romeo?

• An example to be imitated

• Hypocritical

• Friendly

• Nice

The streets of Verona were filled with peril. Which word is closest in meaning to the word, peril?

• Family

• Foes

• Danger

• Sword

The love affair between Romeo and Juliet spurred on a new mutiny, creating a problem for the Prince

• Challenge

• Revolt

• Problem

• Rebellion

Answer explanation

In political terms, rebellion and revolt are often distinguished by their different aims. While rebellion generally seeks to evade and/or gain concessions from an oppressive power, a revolt seeks to overthrow and destroy that power, as well as its accompanying laws. The foes do not seek to overthrow the Prince, they simply wish to evade the laws that forbid public fighting.