An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 — Quiz
Question 3 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)
Read this line from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet . A pair of star-cross’d lovers take their life; Having heard this line in the prologue, the audience can
Answer
A
wonder what finally happens to the characters of Romeo and Juliet.
B
know which characters act as enemies of Romeo and Juliet.
C
understand why Romeo and Juliet kill themselves in the play.
D
predict that Romeo and Juliet do not survive at the end of the play.
Explanation
The line says that the “star-cross’d lovers” take their lives, which reveals the tragic ending before the play unfolds. The audience can therefore predict that Romeo and Juliet do not survive, but this line does not explain why they die or identify their enemies.
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