Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" — Unit test
Question 5 • AZ-English Language Arts 9 B
Read the dialogue between the two main characters in Act I, scene v of Romeo and Juliet.Romeo: [To JULIET.] If I profane with my unworthiest handThis holy shrine, the gentle sin is this;My lips, two blushing pilgrims, ready stand To smooth that rough touch with a tender kiss.Juliet: Good pilgrim, you do wrong your hand too much,Which mannerly devotion shows in this;For saints have hands that pilgrims’ hands do touch,And palm to palm is holy palmers’ kiss.
Answer
h
heartbroken over Rosaline.
f
feeling shy around a Capulet.
i
impulsive and affectionate.
r
reserved and introspective.
Explanation
Romeo quickly turns his first meeting with Juliet into a playful exchange about touching hands and sharing a kiss. Calling his lips “pilgrims” and Juliet’s hand a “holy shrine” shows his affectionate, impulsive way of expressing attraction. The best choice is “impulsive and affectionate.”
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