Romeo And Juliet Connections

1. In both “Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia” and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet—

Characters named Romeo and Juliet die

Innocent lovers die because of a larger conflict

The destructiveness and pointlessness of war are described

Young people are rejected by their families because of a feud

In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the larger conflict is the feud between the two families. In "Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia," the larger conflict is the civil and ethnic wars being fought in their country.

Explanation

About This Quiz

This quiz tests your understanding of the two articles: "Dear Juliet" and "Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia."

2. Which of the following statements best expresses the main idea of “Dear Juliet”?

Many people all over the world fall in love with someone their parents hate.

Many people with problems relating to love look to Romeo and Juliet for answers.

It is important to answer letters promptly to help people with their problems.

Giulio Tamassia helps everyone who writes to him as best he can.

The article is about the large number of people who write to Juliet in Verona looking for answers or advise about their own love problems.

Explanation

The article is about the large number of people who write to Juliet in Verona looking for answers or advise about their own love problems.

3. Which element in “Dear Juliet” offers the strongest parallel to both Romeo and Juliet and “Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia”?

The plight Hala describes in her letter

Tamassia’s sympathy for the letter writers

The need of people to write to Juliet

The fact that the letters come from all over the world

Hala's story is similar to the story of Bosko and Admira because it involves a division between two groups.

Explanation

Hala's story is similar to the story of Bosko and Admira because it involves a division between two groups.

4. Which statement synthesizes themes from Romeo and Juliet, “Dear Juliet,” and “Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia”?

Conflict often destroys love.

People in love look to others for help.

Loyalty makes love strong.

People in love often face difficulties.

Because of conflict, Admira and Bosko's lives end in death. Also, many letters writers mention problems or conflicts that keep them from being with the ones they love.

Explanation

Because of conflict, Admira and Bosko's lives end in death. Also, many letters writers mention problems or conflicts that keep them from being with the ones they love.

5. What is Bob Herbert’s main purpose in writing “Romeo and Juliet in Bosnia”?

To point out parallels between the story of Admira and Bosko and the story of Shakespeare’s lovers

To show that love can triumph over death

To highlight the universal madness of conflicts like the one in Bosnia

To show that love is universal

Herbert wants to show that all of the hatred in both the play and real life leads to is death and destruction.

Explanation

Herbert wants to show that all of the hatred in both the play and real life leads to is death and destruction.

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