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The Two Noble Kinsmen Vocabulary Quiz

When Emilia says “maid,” she means

Child

Unmarried woman

Wife

Servant

None

“Fair lady” in courtly speech means

Young servant

Noble queen

Beautiful woman

Faithful wife

None

“Beseech” in the play means

Fight bravely

Beg earnestly

Declare truthfully

Challenge boldly

None

The word “betwixt” in the dialogue means

Between

Before

Behind

Beyond

None

When Theseus calls for “justice,” he seeks

Holy judgment

Fair treatment

Political peace

Royal loyalty

None

“Dwell” in Elizabethan English most nearly means

Sleep or rest

Live or reside

Argue or complain

Rule or command

None

When Arcite speaks of “bond,” he means

Physical chain

Religious vow

Connection or promise

Trade agreement

None

“Chivalry” in the context of Theseus’s court refers to

Courtly dance

Political alliance

Code of knightly behavior

Religious ritual

None

The word “noble” in the title primarily refers to

Bravery in battle

Religious devotion

Wealth and power

High social rank and virtue

None

The word “thee” translates to

You

She

They

Him

None

The word “melancholy” in Shakespeare’s vocabulary means

Jealousy

Confusion

Sadness

Anger

None

The word “fidelity” as applied to Palamon means

Fearlessness

Joyfulness

Cunning

Faithfulness

None

The word “madness” in the play refers to

Rebellion in war

Passion in love

Loss of reason

Fear of death

None

The term “piteous heart” describes someone who is

Foolish

Jealous

Compassionate

Greedy

None

The word “virtue” as used in the play most nearly means

Moral excellence

Royal privilege

Military rank

Physical beauty

None

When Arcite speaks of “fortune,” he refers to

Victory and honor

Loyal friendship

Fate or destiny

Money and wealth

None

“Alas” is best translated as

An expression of sorrow

A greeting

A command

A question

None

In the play, the word “kinsmen” most nearly means

Relatives or close family members

Enemies or rivals

Servants or attendants

Judges or rulers

None

When the Jailer’s Daughter calls Palamon “gracious,” she means

Strong and fierce

Royal and wealthy

Kind and courteous

Religious and pious

None

“Foe” as used in battle scenes means

Messenger

Friend

Enemy

Advisor

None

The term “piteous” as used by the Jailer’s Daughter means

Suspicious or secret

Filled with pride

Fearless and bold

Deserving sympathy

None

The term “wooer” in the play means

Servant to a noble

Suitor seeking love

Spy for the court

Messenger of war

None

When Emilia says “fancy,” she means

Love or affection

Music or poetry

Imagination or art

Wealth or splendor

None

“Lament” in context means

Seek revenge

Express sorrow

Swear an oath

Celebrate victory

None

When the Jailer’s Daughter says “I am undone,” she means

Ruined or lost

Defeated in war

Married unwillingly

Captured by enemies

None

When Arcite speaks of “valor,” he refers to

Courage and bravery

Anger and pride

Wisdom and patience

Deceit and cunning

None

The phrase “gentle blood” refers to

Kind speech

Noble lineage

Peaceful nature

Good manners

None

The term “resolve me” in Shakespeare’s language means

Punish me

Praise me

Explain to me

Free me

None

When characters speak of “honor,” they mean

Romantic affection

Victory in war

Family wealth

Moral integrity and reputation

None

“Visage” in the play most closely means

Dream or vision

Rank or title

Voice or tone

Face or appearance

None

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