Question

6. Iambic pentameter is often used in _______________.

plays
blank verse
prose
parliament

7. In classical tragedies, what causes the destruction of the hero?

the actions of the villain
the hero’s nobility
the hero’s personal defect in an area
the love interest

8. In Romeo and Juliet, why is Romeo banished?

because he loves a Capulet
because he causes Tybalt’s death
because he causes Mercutio’s death
because he is caught with Juliet

9. In Romeo and Juliet, what rite do Romeo and Juliet perform in secret?

confession with Friar Lawrence
making peace between their families
attending a masquerade party
getting married

10. In Romeo and Juliet, where will Romeo go?

Mantua
Verona
Rome
London

Answer 1

The correct answers are the following:

6. Iambic pentameter is often used in blank verse. Iambic pentameter was nearly always used by Shakespeare.

7. In classical tragedies, the hero's personal defect in an area is what causes his destruction.

8. In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is banished because he causes Tybalt's death. This is how Romeo avenged his best friend's death.

9. In Romeo and Juliet, they get married secretly. They did this before their families found out about their love and prevented them from getting married.

10. In Romeo and Juliet, Romeo will go to Mantua. This is the place where Friar Laurence instructs him to hide.