Day 7 Activities

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Acts IV, V Comprehension Check Worksheet

Romeo and Juliet Act IV 1. In Scene 1, what does Juliet threaten to do if the friar can’t help her? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 2. What is the friar’s plan for getting Romeo and Juliet together? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. In Scene 2, another complication comes up. What change does Lord Capulet make in the wedding plans? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. What is the situation in the Capulet house at the end of Act IV? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Act V

1. What news does Romeo’s servant bring him in Scene 1? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 2. Why does Romeo buy the poison? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 3. Why doesn’t Romeo receive the friar’s letter explaining the latest plans? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 4. What does Romeo find when he enters the tomb? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ 5. What finally happens to Romeo and then to Juliet? ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________

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Homework: Vocabulary Words Romeo and Juliet Directions: Write a short story in which you use each of the following vocabulary words at least once. Underline the words where you use them. Your story can be about anything you want, (keep it appropriate), as long as you use all the words. Also, study these vocabulary words, as they will appear on the unit test! (Hint: Try making flashcards to help you study.) Apothecary – druggist, similar to modern-day pharmacist Banishment – exile Cell – small living quarters of a monk, friar or nun Nurse – nanny, servant who helps raise the children Palmer – pilgrim to the tomb of a saint Procure – get, provide Rapier – long, slender two-edged sword Shroud – burial cloth for a dead body Wherefore – why Woo – seek someone’s love or hand in marriage, to court

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