An Introduction to Shakespeare and Romeo and Juliet, Part 1 — Quiz
Question 8 • English 9 CR SUSD (EX)
Read this excerpt from the prologue of Romeo and Juliet . Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. In addition to introducing two families in the play, this excerpt helps
Answer
A
describe the children of the families.
B
build interest about what happens in the story.
C
foreshadow who dies at the end of the story.
D
detail the part of Verona where the action takes place.
Explanation
The lines introduce a long-standing feud between two families and suggest that it will lead to violence in Verona. This creates suspense about how the conflict will unfold, so the excerpt helps build interest in the story. It does not describe the families’ children or identify who dies.
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