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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 4, Romeo describes love as ________.
(a) Too heavy.
(b) Too rough.
(c) Too tender.
(d) Too gentle.

2. Juliet's behavior toward her mother could be described as __________.
(a) Rebellious.
(b) Hostile.
(c) Obedient.
(d) Indifferent.

3. In lines 11 and 12, Romeo says, "Give me a torch, I am not for this ambling./Being but heavy, I will bear the light." This is an example of what?
(a) Personification.
(b) A simile.
(c) An allegory.
(d) A pun.

4. How long does the prologue predict the play will be?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Four hours.
(c) Three hours.
(d) One hour.

5. Why is Romeo down as the men travel to the Capulet party?
(a) Romeo is angry that his friends are teasing him.
(b) Romeo feels guilty for crashing the Capulet party.
(c) Romeo is still upset over Rosaline.
(d) Romeo is upset that Juliet is a Capulet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are Romeo and his friends going during Act 1, Scene 4?

2. Civil blood has made civil hands unclean because ____________.

3. How does the word dignity in line 1 of the prologue suggest both houses are alike?

4. Capulet allows that his consent is one part of the courtship agreement, but the other part is ___________.

5. Prince Escalus declares that the next time the families disturb the peace, they will pay ________.

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