Romeo & Juliet: Act I Quiz 1

What is the meaning of the Latin prefix trans-?

• across

• beyond

• through

• all of the above

Read the passage from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I. "And these, who, often drowned, could never die, / Transparent heretics, be burnt for liars." Use context clues and your knowledge of the Latin prefix trans- to determine the meaning of the word transparent in this context.

• shiny

• glassy

• obvious

• liquid

Use your knowledge of the Latin prefix trans- to determine which sentence has a word that means “being able to move from one place or person to another.”

• The advantage of that transformable bench is the ability to fold into a table.

• Because the ticket for the show was transferable, my sister could use mine.

• As long as the satellite continued its transmissions, it would stay in use.

• The bank watched all transactions carefully to be on the lookout for fraud.

What is one effect of dialogue in a drama?

• It reveals the personalities of the characters.

• It helps determine lighting and sound.

• It reveals the author’s intentions for actions.

• It helps the actor determine how to play the role.

What is one important role of the stage directions?

• to instruct actors about what to say

• to instruct actors about characters’ actions

• to provide backstory to the actors about their characters

• to provide interaction between actors when playing their characters

Read the passage between Algernon and his servant, Lane, from “The Importance of Being Earnest.” How do the dialogue and stage directions develop Algernon’s character?

• They reveal his indifference towards servants as people.

• They reveal his indifference towards his family members.

• They reveal his indifference about manners and propriety.

• They reveal his indifference towards marriage and romance.

Which describes the purpose of using an oxymoron?

• It can show the complexities of life through contradiction.

• It can erode relationships by describing the differences between people.

• It can provide detailed background about characters through vivid description.

• none of the above

Read the lines from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, Act I. "At my poor house look to behold this night / Earth-treading stars that make dark heaven light." Which words from these lines represent an oxymoron?

• At my poor house

• look to behold

• stars that make

• dark heaven light

Read the passage from The Tempest, Act IV by William Shakespeare

Caliban: Do that good mischief which may make this island

Thine own forever, and I, thy Caliban,

For ave thy footlicker

What does Shakespeare’s use of the oxymoron “good mischief” reveal about Caliban’s feelings?

• He is rebellious.

• He is indifferent.

• He is remorseful.

• He is disobedient.