When we first meet Romeo, what kind of a mood is he in and why?(1 point)

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He is happy because he is excited for the Capulet's party.
He is happy because he is excited for the Capulet's party.

He is depressed because Rosalind, the girl he likes, does not like him.
He is depressed because Rosalind, the girl he likes, does not like him.

He is angry because he was not invited to the Capulet's party.
He is angry because he was not invited to the Capulet's party.

He is depressed because Juliet is a Capulet and they cannot be together.

How do Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio plan to get into the Capulet's party?(1 point)
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They will disguise themselves as servants.
They will disguise themselves as servants.

They will go to the party with the Prince.
They will go to the party with the Prince.

The party is a masquerade ball, so they will all be wearing masks.
The party is a masquerade ball, so they will all be wearing masks.

They will bring an expensive gift for Lord Capulet.

Before the Capulet's party, how does Juliet respond to her mother's suggestion that Juliet marry Paris?(1 point)
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She refuses to even consider marrying Paris.
She refuses to even consider marrying Paris.

She is excited to marry Paris.
She is excited to marry Paris.

She is angry that her mother would even suggest marriage to her.
She is angry that her mother would even suggest marriage to her.

She is not enthusiastic but tells her mother she will see if she can like Paris.
She is not enthusiastic but tells her mother she will see if she can like Paris.

What does Juliet's attitude toward marriage reveal about her character?(1 point)
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That she will never be married.
That she will never be married.

That she is respectful of her parents but wants to make her own decisions.
That she is respectful of her parents but wants to make her own decisions.

That she is disrespectful to her parents and their wishes.
That she is disrespectful to her parents and their wishes.

That she only wants to marry someone her parents do not approve of.

When Juliet discovers Romeo's identity, what does this reveal about the conflict she will face?(1 point)
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That Juliet will have to turn Romeo into the authorities for disrespecting her family.
That Juliet will have to turn Romeo into the authorities for disrespecting her family.

That she will be solely responsible for ending the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.
That she will be solely responsible for ending the feud between the Montagues and Capulets.

That she will be torn between her love for Romeo and her love for her family.
That she will be torn between her love for Romeo and her love for her family.

That she will have to tell Paris she wants to marry Romeo.

What does Juliet mean when she says,"What's in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet"? (Check all that apply.)(2 points)
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That the names of things do not affect what they are.
That the names of things do not affect what they are.

That she cannot love Romeo because he is a Montague.
That she cannot love Romeo because he is a Montague.

That Romeo's name does not change the essence of who he is or her love for him.
That Romeo's name does not change the essence of who he is or her love for him.

That names are the only thing that matter.

What plans do Romeo and Juliet make by the end of Act 2 Scene 2?(1 point)
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To tell their parents they are in love.
To tell their parents they are in love.

To get married as soon as possible.
To get married as soon as possible.

To run away together to live in Mantua.
To run away together to live in Mantua.

To hide their feelings and never see each other again.

Answer 1

Here are the correct answers for each question based on Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet":

1. When we first meet Romeo, what kind of a mood is he in and why?

   • He is depressed because Rosalind, the girl he likes, does not like him.

2. How do Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio plan to get into the Capulet's party?

   • The party is a masquerade ball, so they will all be wearing masks.

3. Before the Capulet's party, how does Juliet respond to her mother's suggestion that Juliet marry Paris?

   • She is not enthusiastic but tells her mother she will see if she can like Paris.

4. What does Juliet's attitude toward marriage reveal about her character?

   • That she is respectful of her parents but wants to make her own decisions.

5. When Juliet discovers Romeo's identity, what does this reveal about the conflict she will face?

   • That she will be torn between her love for Romeo and her love for her family.

6. What does Juliet mean when she says, "What's in a name? That which we call a rose/ By any other name would smell as sweet"? (Check all that apply.)

   • That the names of things do not affect what they are.
   • That Romeo's name does not change the essence of who he is or her love for him.

7. What plans do Romeo and Juliet make by the end of Act 2 Scene 2?

   • To get married as soon as possible.

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