Romeo and Juliet: UNIT Pre-Assessment 2/22/21, 11&59 PM

Romeo and Juliet: UNIT Pre-Assessment

This activity is designed for you to think about what you already know about our upcoming unit, as well as
what you might already think or believe about the "essential questions" we'll be faced with as we read. Take
your time, show us what you know, and be honest!

* Required

1. What is your name? *

OPINIONS AND BELIEFS

The next 5 questions will ask you to agree or disagree with value statements. You will have the option to give some explanation to
your choices as well.

2. "Love at !rst sight is a real thing, and it probably happens all the time." *

I strongly agree with this statement.

I kind of agree with this statement, although maybe it's not all that common.

I kind of disagree with this statement; even if it does exist, it's probably pretty rare.

I strongly disagree with this statement.

3. [OPTIONAL] Explain your last answer.

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4. "13 years old is way too young to be falling in love." *

I strongly agree with this statement.

I kind of agree with this statement. Love is a strong word for a 13-year old.

I kind of disagree with this statement. Anything can happen, and sometimes, when you know, you
know.

I strongly disagree with this statement.

5. [OPTIONAL] Explain your last answer.

6. "The love we have for family members is more impo"ant than any kind of romantic love could
ever be." *

I strongly agree with this statement.

I kind of agree with this statement, although I recognize that everyone's families are different.

I kind of disagree with this statement. Romantic love can sometimes move mountains.

I strongly disagree with this statement.

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7. [OPTIONAL] Explain your last answer.

8. "Revenge is de!nitely justi!able. An eye for an eye." *

I strongly agree with this statement.

I kind of agree with this statement... but I don't want to take anyone's eyes.

I kind of disagree with this statement. Two wrongs don't make a right.

I strongly disagree with this statement.

9. [OPTIONAL] Explain your last answer.

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10. "Parents should have some say about who their children marry." *

I strongly agree with this statement.

I kind of agree with this statement. My parents know me about as well as anyone, so their advice is
probably useful.

I kind of disagree with this statement. My parents aren't marrying them... it's really only my
business.

I strongly disagree with this statement.

11. [OPTIONAL] Explain your last answer.

Pa" Two: Your knowledge, your experiences

Your Knowledge
Remember, it's okay if you don't know these questions! This isn't being graded for correctness; we just want to see what you guys
have already learned in your past English classes. Do NOT look any of these up online please! Just show what you know.

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12. During which time period did William Shakespeare write plays?

The 1600's

The 1700's

The 1800's

The 1900's

No idea.

13. What is the di#erence between a monologue and a soliloquy?

14. What is the di#erence between a metaphor and a simile?

15. How many acts are in a typical play?

16. What are stage directions?

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17. Translate this line of Shakespearean English into plain English: "Alas, that love, so gentle in his
view, should be so tyrannous and rough in proof!"

Your Experience

18. Have you ever read any plays before? If so, which one(s)?

19. How comfo"able would you be reading pa"s from the play out loud during class? *

1 2 3 4

Uncomfortable Very comfortable

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20. What words do you think of when you hear the name "Shakespeare"? (check all that apply)

Interesting
Old
Classic
Boring
Dramatic
Di_cult
Exciting
Other:

21. Please explain the answers you chose for the last question.

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