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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Disparage?
To speak down to another in an insulting and rude manner
To be understanding and appreciative
To listen carefully before making any decisions
To physically hurt or injure another person
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Fortune in the context of Romeo & Juliet?
When a patriarchal figures such as Lord Capulet decides you will marry against your will
The role of luck in Elizabethan society which they believed was divine
Something that is written in the stars and out of their control
When a gypsy lady will tell you your future
- 3. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Which character says "O I am fortune's fool!"
- 4. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Capricious?
Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour
Being steady and calm in all matters
Offering help and support as an intermediary for your friends and confidants
Not planning ahead or considering the consequences of your actions
- 5. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Which figure in Elizabethan superstition would have been Capricious?
Lady Luck (also called Fortuna)
Juliet
Lady Capulet
Death
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Malcontent?
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
A person who is dissatisfied and rebellious
A person who helps two parties with a view to reconciling differences between them
An innocent or unsophisticated young person unable to lie
- 7. Fill in the Blank
BONUS: What is the Latin root word for Malcontent and what does it reveal about the meaning of the word?
- 8. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Who is considered the Malcontent throughout the play?
Romeo
Friar Lawrence
Tybalt
Prince Escalus
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Antagonist?
A character who lies and sows distrust throughout a story
A character who rarely is involved in the action but used to emphasise the qualities of other characters
A character who actively opposes or is hostile to the protagonist
A character who takes centre stage and is key to the development of the plot in a story
- 10. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Who behaves in an Antagonistic way in Act 3 Scene 1?
Tybalt
Mercutio
Benvolio
Romeo
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Solemnity
A formal, dignified rite or ceremony
A raucous party with over the top celebration
To behave irresponsibly
To behave correctly and with decorum given the situation
- 12. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Which character is concerned about Romeo and his friends coming "hither covered with an antic face, to fleer and scorn at our solemnity"
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Rogue?
A character who behaves in a principle manner even in trying or difficult circumstances
A dishonest or unprincipled villain
A person who cheats at card games
A loveable and slightly cheeky character
- 14. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Which of these are synonyms used by the characters for Rogue?
Villain
Scoundrel
Pilgrim
Knave
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Objectify?
To degrade something or someone to the status of a mere object, not seeing their full worth
The verb for to pick up and use an object in its intended purpose
To create something using your own hands and skill
Making something or someone feel worthwhile in the manner in which you treat them
- 16. Multiple Choice
BONUS: How is Juliet objectified as a female throughout the play? Select all the answers you believe to be correct
Her father forces her to marry Paris against her will as he has ultimate control over her future
Romeo compares her to worshipping a saint and therefore places her on a pedestal of unachievable and unrealistic expectations
Tybalt defends their family honour by killing Romeo but doesn't stop to speak to his cousin about it first
The nurse encourages her just to marry Paris instead and forget about Romeo therefore not taking into consideration her emotions and attachments
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Virtuous?
Being very good at playing a musical instrument
Physically strong and able to protect those weaker than them when it is needed
Having a high degree of morality; used to describe well behaved daughters
Having a low degree of morality; used to describe poorly behaved daughters
- 18. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of Portent?
A superstitious sign of something about to happen
A sign that leads the way or highlights a direction that a character could take
A change in weather or behaviour that is unexpected and has disastrous consequences
A sudden reversal in fortunes or change in a character's choices
- 19. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Select all of the quotations that reveal a portent to conflict and potentially death in the play
Juliet: "Then have my lips the sin that they have took" Act 1 Scene 4
Romeo: "For my mind misgives some consequence yet hanging in the stars" Act 1 Scene 4
Romeo: "fall upon the ground, as I do now, Taking the measure of an unmade grave" Act 3 Scene 3
Juliet: "I have an ill-divining soul. Methinks I see thee now, thou art so low As one dead in the bottom of a tomb" Act 3 Scene 5
- 20. Multiple Choice
BONUS: Select all the ways in which Juliet remains virtuous throughout the play
She kisses Romeo before they are married
She encourages him to take her hand in a "holy palmer's kiss" instead of kissing him
She marries him rather than elope or have a relationship outside of wedlock
She refuses to marry Paris because she will be breaking her vows to Romeo
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