Literature In English Past Questions and Answers

'From forth the fatal lions of these two foes
A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life...'
These lines from Romeo and Juliet suggest that the

A Tragedy could have been averted
B Tragedy was predestined
C Tragedy was brought on by enmity
D Lovers brought misfortune on themselves.

Question 7:

'O she doth teach the torches to burn bright!
It seems she hangs upon the check of night
As a rich jewel in an Ethiop's ear'
Romeo and Juliet
In these lines Juliet's beauty is presented

A In contrast to the dark night
B As a source of envy to all
C In terms of riches
D As being unparalleled in the kingdom.

Question 8:

'The all-seeing sun
Ne'er saw her match since first the world begun'
The above lines were spoken in Romeo and Juliet by

A Count Paris in praise of juliet
B Romeo in praise of Juliet
C Romeo in praise of Rosaline
D Lady Capuiet in praise of Rosaline.

Question 9:

Which of the following illustrate the element of chance in Romeo and Juliet?

A Friar Lawrence's letter to Romeo
B Rosaline rejection of Romeo's love
C Juliet's confiding in her nurse
D The death of Lady Mountague.

Question 10:

The tragedy in Romeo and Juliet occurs as a result of

A A flaw in the character of Romeo
B A flaw in the character of Juliet
C Friar Lawrence's advice
D Circumstances rather than flaws in character.