Question

1. Which of these activities is the best example of cunning?

A. asking an insightful question

B. writing a gossipy letter

C. running an efficient business

D. telling a convincing lie

2. If a friend says that she wants a confidence with you, what does she mean? Base your answer on the meaning of confidence as it appears in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Act II.

A. She wants to accompany you to an appointment.

B. She wants you to help her with a project.

C. She wants you to join a group she belongs to.

D. She wants to speak to you privately.

3. What is the meaning of the Latin prefix counter-?

A. create

B. against

C. react

D. return

4. The Latin word mandare means “to order.” Choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of countermand. Base your answer on your knowledge of the Latin prefix counter-.

A
The general commanded his troops to hold their position.

B
The county supervisors reversed the city’s decision to halt the project.

C
The public demanded an answer as to why the power went out.

D
The teacher sent the disruptive student to the principal’s office.

5. In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, which of these events is the most important development?

A
Romeo and Juliet’s decision to get married

B
Friar Laurence’s discovery of an unusual plant

C
the arrival of Tybalt’s letter at the Montagues’ house

D
the search for Romeo by Benvolio and Mercutio

6. In Act II of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, what role does Friar Laurence mainly serve?

A
a brilliant but frustrated botanist

B
Romeo’s spiritual advisor

C
an influential relative of the Capulets

D
an influential advisor to the Prince

Answer 1

I think this is right but I'm not sure but I'll try my best

1) D because cunning refers to skill in deceit and trickery, and telling a convincing lie is the only option that involves both skill and deceit.

2) D because to speak to somebody in confidence means that you want to be confident that the information shared is between the group you share confidence with. Nurse wishes to speak to Romeo in confidence that he will not tell anybody because it is a secret and she wishes only for Romeo to know.

3) B because to counter something means to go against that thing. An example is a counter-argument, or an argument against another argument.

4) B because that is the act against someone. All the other options demonstrate a command, but not a countermand, if you get my gist.

5) A (i think) because the decision to get married was an unwise and hasty decision made of young lust, and ulimately caused the great tragedy. If Romeo and Juliet had taken things slower, things might've been possible renegotiated or at least thought over.

6) B because Friar Lawrence is really Romeo's 'father figure' because his father is so often absent in his life. He acts as a mentor and tries to help Romeo get married to his love.