Romeo and Juliet Act I Prologue

English I Dudley Version B Name: Date: Period: Unit V Test- Romeo and Juliet

Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; Whole misadventured piteous overthrows Do with their death bury their parents' strife. The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love, And the continuance of their parents' rage, Which, but their children's end, nought could remove, Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage; The which if you with patient ears attend, What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend.

1. Which of the following lines from the Prologue of Romeo and Juliet is evidence of the theme of the inevitability of fate? (5.01e) a. Two households, both alike in dignity (1) b. What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend. (14) c. Which, but their children's end, nought could remove (11) d. A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life (6)

Directions: Read the following essay about “Romeo and Juliet” and answer the questions that follow. You may have to refer back to the Prologue of Act I for some of the questions.

Inevitability of Romeo and Juliet's Fate

The story of Romeo and Juliet, the two main characters in Shakespeare’s play, is an inevitable tragedy, which ends in the lamentable suicide of the pair. The play follows the two star-crossed lovers as they meet and fall desperately in love, despite a fierce feud between their families. However, fate, like an evil demon, steps in and pulls them apart, and, with both believing the other to be dead, they take their lives rather than exist without each other. Events, extenuating circumstances and character motivations lead to the fateful and inescapable misfortune which befalls Romeo and Juliet. The “ancient grudge” between the families is a factor which drives the pair to extreme lengths. Fate also plays a significant part in their suicides, as well as their own impulsive and obsessive personalities. (1)

The Capulets and Montagues have been fighting for a generation, and when Romeo realizes that Juliet is a Capulet, it is clear that their love is hardly blessed by destiny. “My only love is sprung from my only hate.” Juliet declares when she too finds out. Throughout the play, the pair must meet in secret, lest they be caught by their families. When Romeo visits Juliet, she expresses her fear for his safety, to which he replies “My life were better ended by their hate, than death prorogued wanting of thy love.” He has no doubt that they will kill him if they find him with her. Romeo is banished for defending his family honor and 1 English I Dudley Version B avenging his friend, Mercutio, and it is this action which inevitably leads to their deaths. The feud is an unavoidable and unalterable factor in their relationship. It foreshadows their love and even without their suicides, they never could have been together; their love was doomed to end tragically. (2)

2. Based on the context clues, which of the following is the best definition for the word lamentable as it appears in paragraph 1? (6.01f) a. annoying b. inexcusable c. unfortunate d. fortunate

3. Which of the following is the purpose of this article? (5.03k) (Be careful! Remember the strategies that YOU used as a test writer when you were making up questions like this.) a. to entertain the reader with a play by William Shakespeare b. to persuade the reader to read Romeo and Juliet c. to inform the reader about one theme of Romeo and Juliet d. to persuade the reader that love is always doomed to end tragically

4. Look back at the underlined words in this text. What effect do these words have on our interpretation of the play? (5.01d) a. they emphasize the extreme sadness of the play, because it is a tragedy b. they emphasize the idea that Romeo and Juliet were destined to die c. they emphasize the idea that Romeo and Juliet were very in love d. they remind us that Romeo and Juliet were happiest when they were together, in spite of the fact that they were going to die

5. There is a simile in paragraph 1. What is it? What two things are being compared? (5.01c)

6. Which of the following is the main idea of paragraph 1? (5.03d) a. Romeo and Juliet, who come together in spite of their feuding families, are destined to die. b. Romeo and Juliet’s families are feuding, which makes it hard for them to get together. c. Romeo and Juliet are impulsive and obsessive, which ultimately leads to their death. d. Romeo and Juliet eventually both commit suicide because they can’t be together.

7. The author of this article was probably writing ______. (5.03k) a. a letter to Shakespeare b. a play c. an essay or article d. a short story

Directions: Read this student rough draft and answer the questions that follow.

Romeo and Juliet Act I, Scene 2 Commentary

Juliet’s parents, like Romeo’s, seem to look out for their child’s best interests, Juliet’s position is clearly subordinate to her father’s political concerns. (1) In the discussion of her marriage, Juliet is primarily a commodity. (2) Paris wants her mainly because of her social status and beauty. (3) Capulet may even be using her youth and innocence as “selling points” to Paris rather than expressing genuine fatherly concern for

2 English I Dudley Version B protecting her from the corruption of the big wide world. (4) No sooner does he insist that Paris win Juliet’s consent than he arranges the feast where Paris may woo her more easily. (5)

Her father’s half-hearted nod too gaining her consent is the last evidence of Juliet being empowered by her family. (6) Hereafter, fate and her family control the puppet strings. (7) Her actions (although not her words) are contrary to the powers that try to control her. (8) Her defiance doesn’t become manifest until she refuses to marry Paris, this passage is both the twilight of her permissive independence and a harbinger of her defiant independence. (9)

This scene presents Paris and Romeo as unwitting rivals for Juliet’s hand Paris is the model suitor-- a well- to-do relative of the prince and notably courteous toward Capulet. (10) Complies with social convention in his public proposal of marriage. (11) Romeo, on the other hand, appears as a fanciful and fashionable young lover, with idealistic concepts of love. (12) Romeo is reckless in his attitude towards love, quickly transferring his affections from Rosaline to Juliet, whereas Paris remains constant in his affection for Juliet. (13) When Romeo falls in love with Juliet, he defies social conventions. (14) Woos her in secret. (15)

8. Which change should be made to correct sentence 1? a. change interests, Juliet’s to interests. Juliets b. change child’s to childs c. change Romeo’s, to Romeo’s. d. change subordinate to to subordinate. To

9. Which change should be made to correct sentence 6? a. change consent is to consent. Is b. change evidence to evidences c. change too to to d. change by to bye

10. What change should be made to correct sentence 8? a. change Paris to paris b. change Paris, this to Paris. This c. change doesn’t to does not d. change to to too

11. Which of the following sentences is a run-on? a. sentence 2 b. sentence 5 c. sentence 10 d. sentence 15

12. Which of the following sentences is a fragment? a. sentence 1 b. sentence 6 c. sentence 7 d. sentence 11

13. Sentence 15 is a fragment. Correct it here: ______

3 English I Dudley Version B A Fountain of Youth M. Stanley Bubien

A man hobbled into the office pushing a vibrant-looking woman in a wheelchair. But as the woman entered, the door closed on a wheel and she was stuck. The man's wrinkles bent. Puffing, he tried to free her. (1)

The nurse hurried over and held the door while the man guided the chair. (2)

Once inside, the woman beamed and patted the man on the shoulder. His frown melted. She lifted her arms and he hugged her. (3)

Eyes bright, the woman wheeled herself to reception while the man bent slowly for a magazine and a seat. "Thank you for your help," the woman said. She glanced at the man, and continued with lowered voice and a wink, "Sometimes I need two navigators." (4)

The nurse grinned. Pulling a chart and nodding to the seated man, she asked, "So, your father's here to see the oncologist?" (5)

"Um," the woman hesitated. "I'm actually the one with the cancer." (6)

"Oh!" the nurse said with her hand over her mouth. "I'm sorry. I just assumed..." (7)

"That's okay. But... Um... He's also not my father." (8)

"Excuse me." (9)

"That man is my husband." (10)

The nurse's eyes went wide. "I'm terribly---" (11)

"No, no. Quite alright." (12)

"It's just... You look so young." (13)

"Well," the woman said, batting her eyelids humorously. "Thank you." (14)

Looking back at the wrinkle-faced man, the nurse shook her head and said, "I have to ask... What's your secret?" (15)

The woman's smile grew. "I guess I just enjoy my life." (16)

"Hmm," the nurse replied. "That's quite a secret." (17)

"Well, yes. I guess it is." (18)

14. Based on the context clues, what is the best definition of the word oncologist as it appears in paragraph 5? (6.01f) a. doctor for elderly people b. doctor who treats patients with cancer c. a form of cancer d. navigator 4 English I Dudley Version B

15. What can you infer about why the nurse came to two wrong conclusions in paragraph 5? (1.03f) a. She has not been in the nursing profession for very long. b. She has spent a lot of time working with cancer patients. c. She assumed that the man was sick and old because of the way he looked. d. She knows this couple very well.

16. What can we infer about the way the nurse is feeling when her eyes go wide in paragraph 11? (1.03f) a. She is angry at the woman in the wheelchair. b. She is embarrassed by what she has just said. c. She is afraid that the woman with cancer is going to die. d. She knows that the woman in the wheelchair is lying.

17. Which of the following best serves the purpose of this text? (1.03k) a. to inform readers about a fountain of youth that kept the woman in the wheelchair looking young and vibrant b. to persuade readers to go to the doctor if they might have cancer c. to entertain readers with a short story d. to inform readers about the dangers of cancer

18. What is the effect of the word hobbled in the first sentence? (5.01d) a. It tells us immediately that the man in the story is rather old and feeble. b. It sets the mood as very sad. c. It foreshadows the ending of the story. d. It establishes the setting.

19. Which of the following sentences establishes the setting of this text? (5.02h) a. A man hobbled into the office pushing a vibrant-looking woman in a wheelchair. b. "Um," the woman hesitated. "I'm actually the one with the cancer." c. Eyes bright, the woman wheeled herself to reception while the man bent slowly for a magazine and a seat. d. "Oh!" the nurse said with her hand over her mouth. "I'm sorry. I just assumed..."

20. What effect does the setting of this text have on the mood? (5.01d) a. It causes the mood to be lighthearted and amusing. b. It establishes the mood as serious and somber. c. It creates an mood of suspense. d. It establishes a mood that is sarcastic and witty.

21. In paragraph 3, what can you infer about why the man’s frown melted? (1.03f) a. He too had discovered the fountain of youth. b. He recognized the nurse and felt comfortable with the fact that his wife was about to see her. c. He loves his wife and she made him feel nice in spite of the fact that he had trouble getting her in the door. d. He was glad that the nurse had helped him with the door.

5 English I Dudley Version B Stinging Nettles by RD Ashby

They strike when least expected, by the gentlest brush of hand near the heart-shaped green of leaf, causing you to flinch violently, disbelief; then, in the stare back, the guiltless (4) vegetation unfazed, the stinging starts. Pain is quick, in the panic for relief, to metamorphose1 into a belief of self-infliction: the nettle's defenses (8) aren't to blame, the stupidity is yours; one scurries about, trying this then that emollient2, totally under siege; and later, to forget, to lay small store (12) by the event: that in one's sphere of contact a brush of hand is heart-shaped, nettles sting.

22. The conflict in this poem is: (5.01b) a. internal: human vs. human b. external: human vs. nature c. internal: human vs. nature d. external: human vs. human

23. Please provide one example of end rhyme from this poem. How did you know these words rhymed? (5.01c) ______

24. Please provide one example of alliteration from this poem. How did you know these words alliterated? (5.01c)

25. Which of the following was the author’s purpose in writing this text? (1.03k) a. to entertain you by telling you about the time he was scratched by a stinging nettle b. to inform you about the dangers of stinging nettles c. to entertain you with a poem about getting scratched by a stinging nettle d. to persuade you to dig up the stinging nettles in your backyard

26. “They strike when least expected” (line 1) is an example of which of the following? (5.01c) a. simile b. metaphor c. personification d. hyperbole

1 change or transform 2 a substance that softens or soothes the skin 6