Romeo and Juliet 1.2 Performance: Capulet, Lines 20-33

The transcript is a poetic invitation to a gathering, highlighting the beauty of the night and the joy of youth. It also touches on themes of inheritance and making choices based on merit. The host warmly welcomes guests, inviting them to enjoy the evening and make choices about whom they favor.

What is the speaker's attitude towards the guest they have invited?

• Hostile and unwelcoming

• Suspicious and cautious

• Indifferent and uninterested

• Affectionate and welcoming

How does the speaker describe the night in their invitation?

• As a night of complete silence

• As a night with stars that brighten the sky

• As a night filled with sorrow

• As a stormy and dark night

What season is metaphorically overcoming winter in the speaker's description?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

What does the speaker suggest about observing others?

• To appreciate the merits of many, not just one

• To like those whose merits are most evident

• To appreciate those with the most wealth

• To ignore their merits

What does the speaker imply about true value?

• It is always immediately obvious

• It may not be apparent at first glance

• It is irrelevant in social gatherings

• It is determined by wealth