Question

from forth the fatal loins of these two foes
a pair of __________-_________ lovers take their life
a. ill - fated
b. star - crossed
c. soul - mate
d. ancient - grudge
what is the main purpose of the prologue to shakespeare’s the tragedy of romeo and juliet?
a. to quiet down the audience
b. to praise the noble prince escalus
c. to set the scene for the play as a whole
d. to explain the history of the montague - capulet feud

Explanation:

For the first question, the phrase is taken directly from the opening lines of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. For the second question, the Prologue of the play establishes the setting, the central feud, and the tragic fate of the main characters, which sets the stage for the entire work.

Answer:

1. b. star-crossed
2. C. to set the scene for the play as a whole