Romeo and Juliet | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Prologue

1. How does the word dignity in line 1 of the prologue suggest both houses are alike?

In social standing.

2. Where does the play take place?

Verona, Italy.

3. The grudge between feuding families is described as _______.

Ancient.

4. The feud between the Capulets and Montagues has caused ______________.

Violence and death in both families.

5. Romeo and Juliet are ______________.

From feuding families.

6. What ultimately ends the feud between the Capulets and Montagues?

The deaths of Romeo and Juliet.

7. In Act 1, Prologue, the chorus asks the audience to be what?

Patient.

8. The prologue is supposed to ______________.

Give a brief overview of the story.

9. Romeo and Juliet's love is described as star-crossed, which means ____________.

Ill-fated.

10. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?

Two hours.

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